How to Install Firesheep - How to Protect Your Account - First of all, you'll need to download WinPcap version 4.1.2 to get Firesheep to work in Windows:
Download and run the executable.
Follow the instructions on the screen. The installation wizard will automatically detect the operating system and install the correct drivers.
The WinPcap-based applications are now ready to work.
To remove WinPcap from the system:
Go to the Control Panel, click on "Add/Remove programs" and then select "WinPcap."
Next, install Firesheep:
Download Firesheep 0.1 and save on your desktop to easily locate it later.
In your Firefox, click Tools > Add-ons; a pop-up window will appear.
Drag firesheep-0.1-1.xpi into that window.
Restart your Firefox. After installing the extension you'll see a new sidebar.
To uninstall Firesheep:
In your Firefox, click Tools > Add-ons > Extensions and then click Uninstall.
How to Protect Your Account :
Now, for those who want to protect their Facebook or Twitter account, take the following as our advise:
DO NOT log in to your Facebook or Twitter account over open, unsecured Wi-Fi.
AVOID using social networking sites at internet shops with unsecured Wireless Area Network (WAN) temporarily or until a workaround for web security is released.
If you're in the US, and just in case you really need to access your account remotely, use Facebook’s new feature called “One-Time Passwords” on the go. Just text “otp” to 32665 from your mobile phone. You’ll immediately receive a temporary password that can only be used once and will expire in 20 minutes.
Download and run the executable.
Follow the instructions on the screen. The installation wizard will automatically detect the operating system and install the correct drivers.
The WinPcap-based applications are now ready to work.
To remove WinPcap from the system:
Go to the Control Panel, click on "Add/Remove programs" and then select "WinPcap."
Next, install Firesheep:
Download Firesheep 0.1 and save on your desktop to easily locate it later.
In your Firefox, click Tools > Add-ons; a pop-up window will appear.
Drag firesheep-0.1-1.xpi into that window.
Restart your Firefox. After installing the extension you'll see a new sidebar.
To uninstall Firesheep:
In your Firefox, click Tools > Add-ons > Extensions and then click Uninstall.
How to Protect Your Account :
Now, for those who want to protect their Facebook or Twitter account, take the following as our advise:
DO NOT log in to your Facebook or Twitter account over open, unsecured Wi-Fi.
AVOID using social networking sites at internet shops with unsecured Wireless Area Network (WAN) temporarily or until a workaround for web security is released.
If you're in the US, and just in case you really need to access your account remotely, use Facebook’s new feature called “One-Time Passwords” on the go. Just text “otp” to 32665 from your mobile phone. You’ll immediately receive a temporary password that can only be used once and will expire in 20 minutes.
