Firesheep is an add on for Firefox which isn't as friendly as the name might suggest. It is a free addition that anyone can download and it easy to use which is great except if Firesheep didn't do what it does. It takes advantage of open WiFi networks allowing users to grab other peoples log-in information, from many popular sites like Facebook or G-mail.
When someone on the same network log-in to the site Firesheep knows, the user image will appear and with one click you are log on to someone else Facebook account. Anyone who can use a computer can use this add on and hack into any ones account.
With any internet threat their is always away to block it, Force TLS and Fire Shepard will help combat anyone who tries to Firesheep your social networking.
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