Online security is getting key importance due to increasing dependence on online services. People prefer safety during online payment of telephone bill, electricity bill, etc. But do you know that you can be victimized at anytime. Hackers might try to steal your personal information for creating fake accounts on social networking sites. To help you protect your online identity, here are few useful and practical tips from us;
1. Use Chrome without linking you Gmail account with Google
Most of us use Google Chrome for internet surfing as it is slick and faster than other browsers but it also helps Google Inc. to collect user data which ultimately helps them to make precise business strategy. Collected user data can be used to serve better ads and to gain more attention of users.
To protect yourself from being traced, we suggest you to unlink your Gmail account from Google Chrome. Same can be done for other browsers. To sign out your Gmail account in Chrome, open Google Chrome > click on Customize button > Select Settings > Change settings in Sign In tab.
2. Do not leave accounts open.
When you keep your Google+, Facebook, Instagram and other social networking account open and surf internet on other tabs, your activities and page visits can be tracked by browser cookies which may disclose your internal habits to social networks. It affects on your social networking behavior e.g. you get different results from facebook apps.
Once completed your job on Facebook and Google+, log out from those sites and then surf internet.
3. Cheapest way is Firewall
If you have installed Windows on your laptop or desktop then you have pre-installed security software called Windows Firewall. You just have to turn it on. Always remember to turn ON your Firewall before going online. It automatically protects your PC from Phishing and similar online belongings. To go to Firewall window, Open Control Panel > Choose ‘Systems and security’ > Choose ‘Windows Firewall’ > Change Settings
4. Shield your messaging apps
WhatsApp and WeChat have brought mobile messaging to new level. Still, they do the same thing as leading search engines. Third party apps can use your personal messages to know your lifestyle. It is not only limited for WhatsApp and WeChat but your Android apps can steal data from default messaging app.
Encrypting your messages will be good solution. If you are Android user then you should install ‘Text Secure’ app. It works best when both sender and receiver have installed it on their Android phones. If you are iPhone user then try ‘Silent Text’. IT required paid subscription.
5. Updated and Trustworthy Antivirus
Antivirus works as bodyguard for your device. A good antivirus protects your device from malwares, backdoors and gives additional security when you are surfing online. Whether it is a Smartphone, laptop or PC you should have installed antivirus in it. Keep updating it at least once in 2 days. Don’t try free antivirus. Please buy reliable antivirus software. Quick Heal or Kaspersky will be good choice.
So, people follow he following steps while surfing through internet.... Keep yourself updated in this upcoming era.
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"BE SAFE AND BE SECURE ....!!!"
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