Your Security on the Web

Learn About Best Practices for Web Safety

As web designers, we believe it is our duty to inform every client of the types of personal data that are accessible to anyone, anywhere, with nothing more than a few lines of JavaScript. Using the Google Maps API and the JS Navigator Object, this page serves as a simple security demonstration to help you maximize your safety when browsing the web.

Best Practices for Using the Web Safely

Safe Internet Browsing | Best Practices

While having proper antivirus and anti-malware software is important, it’s also important to always follow safe browsing practices to ensure your data stays private.

The most important things to watch out for include phishing, iffy internet downloads, spyware links, windows or pages that prompt you to click a link to run software, free content (especially when requested to exchange personal information for it), illegitimate search engine links, and using the same password for everything.

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Norton's Tips for Protecting Your Privacy Online

Though there are plenty of reasons to worry about how much of your private information is on the internet and vulnerable to theft or misuse, there are steps you can take to help manage and protect your financial and personal information while you browse the web.

  1. Limit the personal information you share on social media
  2. Browse in incognito or private mode
  3. Use a different search engine
  4. Use a virtual private network (VPN)
  5. Be careful where you click
  6. Secure your mobile devices, too
  7. Use quality antivirus software
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Top 10 Tips for Safer, More Secure Web Browsing

The most prevalent issues most adults today experience while browsing the web are the lack of website compatibility, the threats posed by malicious software and viruses, and concerns about intrusive advertising, disruptive pop-ups, and data privacy. Fortunately, there are several ways to protect yourself and make your internet experience a safer and more satisfying experience, no matter whether you are browsing on a laptop, tablet or smartphone.

  1. Keep your browser and any plug-ins updated
  2. Use a browser that allows you to take your bookmarks with you between devices
  3. Block pop-ups (AdBlockPlus is a great Chrome extension)
  4. Use an ad blocker (but consider white-listing your favorite sites, as the ad revenue is what keeps them in business!)
  5. Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser
  6. Clear your web browser cache and cookies
  7. Turn on private browsing
  8. Use a VPN to encrypt your data and internet requests before they ever hit the internet
  9. Use a password manager
  10. Ensure you have up-to-date antivirus and firewall protection
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