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The dangers of the web and how to stay safe

Posted on Wednesday February 13, 2019  |  web browsers, vpn, security, safari, private browsing, opera, online privacy, firefox, edge, chrome

You probably go to great lengths to keep yourself safe, whether at home or in public. But what happens when you get online? Learn more about how you could be exposing yourself and your personal information over the internet so you can stay safe.

 

Are autocomplete passwords safe?

Posted on Thursday January 31, 2019  |  web browsers, security, safari, privacy, passwords, general articles a, firefox, cybersecurity, chrome, auto fill

Advertisements and suggestions based on our internet browsing habits are sources of online tracking. However, autocomplete passwords are also another source of online tracking. This sneaky tactic comes with serious security risks. Here's how you can stop it from targeting you.

 

Chrome, Edge, Firefox to Support Biometrics

Posted on Friday April 27, 2018  |  windows 10, mozilla, microsoft, google, firefox, edge, chrome, biometrics

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox will soon support web-based biometric authentication. The leading internet browsers are expected to allow users to sign into online profiles through fingerprint scanners, voice authentication, facial recognition, and the like. Online biometric authentication through these browsers requires no additional software.

 

Can private browsing keep you safe?

Posted on Tuesday March 27, 2018  |  web browsers, vpn, security, safari, private browsing, opera, online privacy, firefox, edge, chrome

Privacy is a precious commodity in this era. Every website you visit or app you download leaves a digital footprint that can be tracked by anyone. Fortunately, major web browsers all offer private browsing features to keep your internet activity somewhat safe from prying eyes.

 

The importance of HTTPS

Posted on Wednesday March 07, 2018  |  web browsing, security, phishing, https everywhere, https, http, firefox, encryption, chrome

Very few internet users understand the meaning of the padlock icon in their web browser's address bar. It represents HTTPS, a security feature that authenticates websites and protects the information users submit to them. Let's go over some user-friendly HTTPS best practices to help you surf the web safely.

 

Meltdown and Spectre fixes cause problems

Posted on Wednesday January 24, 2018  |  windows, vulnerability, spectre, security, safari, meltdown, macos, linux, intel, ie, flaw, firefox, edge, chrome

It's been three weeks since one of the worst IT security vulnerabilities in history was announced, and consumers are still receiving mixed messages about how to protect themselves. We usually encourage users to install software updates as often as possible, but when it comes to Meltdown and Spectre, that advice comes with an asterisk.

 

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