Most Secure Browser
Settings and How To Secure Browser- Hardware Browser
Security for Mobile Browsers
Dangers of PopUp Advertising/plugins/cookies
DNS- filtering
Private Browsing
What is it: A browser is a program that enables you to view, access, and download information from the worldwide web. A browser although incredibly convenient can be extremely dangerous to your information, computer hardware, and much more. However there are ways you can protect yourself.
Most Secure Browser- All browsers have their strengths and weakness and according to PC magazine there isn’t a most secure browser. Although it is encouraged to use a browser with a large market share because they are updated more frequently, smaller browser are seen as lesser targets and are not exploited as often. However your browser can be quite secure depending on your browser‘s user customizable security settings.
Security Settings: Although the methods for securing Internet Browsers differ there are few things you should do. First, limit the plug-ins your browser uses, if you need an extremely secure browser consider disabling these entirely, or if you want secure but with more functionality look into allowing them on a per-site basis. Aaaaa
For More Information Check Out These Web Sites:
Department of Homeland Security https://www.us-cert.gov/publications/securing-your-web-browser#how_to_secure FireFox Security Settings https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/products/firefox/privacy-and-security Windows Explorer Security Settings http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/ie-security-privacy-settings#ie=ie-11 Safari Security Settings http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677 Google Chrome Security Settings https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95572?hl=en How Attackers Exploit Internet Browsers and How To Take Action Against These Measures: There are numerous ways that Hackers can exploit your computer, with the primary intent of stealing your information. The first way to prevent this is by limiting clicking on suspicious links, these links can lead to websites that when your browser downloads may also load Mal-Ware onto your computer. Pop-up advertising is a common example of this, hackers try to convince you to click on their link, thinking if you do you will redeem some major prize that you just won. Another way is by being careful about your plugins, Plugins are add-ons that come with Internet Browsers, through these Hackers are able to load malware onto your computer. Cookies, small web-files that Internet Websites load onto your computer can also be a form of attack for Hackers. These files come