From 0bf7768b58848bf24b296e76ec71e4ec7effde36 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: mfwmyfacewhen <94880365+mfwmyfacewhen@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:22:46 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] remove mention of lock icon

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 docs/basics/vpn-overview.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/docs/basics/vpn-overview.md b/docs/basics/vpn-overview.md
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@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ VPNs can't provide anonymity. Your VPN provider will still see your real IP addr
 
 Encryption offered by VPN providers is between your devices and their servers. It guarantees that this specific link is secure. This is a step up from using unencrypted proxies where an adversary on the network can intercept the communications between your devices and said proxies and modify them. However, encryption between your apps or browsers with the service providers are not handled by this encryption.
 
-In order to keep what you actually do on the websites you visit private and secure, you must use HTTPS. This will keep your passwords, session tokens, and queries safe from the VPN provider. Always check for the lock icon in your browser's URL bar to mitigate downgrade attacks like [SSL Strip](https://www.blackhat.com/presentations/bh-dc-09/Marlinspike/BlackHat-DC-09-Marlinspike-Defeating-SSL.pdf).
+In order to keep what you actually do on the websites you visit private and secure, you must use HTTPS. This will keep your passwords, session tokens, and queries safe from the VPN provider. You can enable HTTPS-only mode in your browser (if it's supported) to mitigate downgrade attacks like [SSL Strip](https://www.blackhat.com/presentations/bh-dc-09/Marlinspike/BlackHat-DC-09-Marlinspike-Defeating-SSL.pdf).
 
 ## Should I use encrypted DNS with a VPN?