1. Use a secure web browser

There are many internet browsers out there today, some of which are more secure than others. With an increasing frequency of infected websites, anti-phishing protection, an anti-virus and a firewall are now widely recommended to make browsing the internet as secure as possible.

The most used browsers like Chrome, Mozilla, Internet Explorer or Opera can be optimized thanks to the many additional plugins that can be installed. However, not all plugins are properly tested and can cause vulnerabilities in your system.

2. Use a secure search engine

Sure, you’ve probably chosen the Google search bar as your browser’s home page, which is handy, but there are other options as well.

To secure your internet browsing, choosing a search engine like Qwant can also be a solution since it does not collect any data on users during their searches. No cookies or tracking devices are used. Qwant has made this principle its baseline: “Qwant, the search engine that respects your privacy”. A module can even be downloaded from the Chrome or Mozilla application stores to display a shortcut to the engine in your browser bar.

DuckDuckGo is also a search engine that “doesn’t spy on you”. It does not store any personal information, spy on, or stalk its users by relying on advertising.

3. Remember to delete cookies and the history of your visits to websites

Cookies are passwords on the websites you visit. Some cookies will only save your login but others will save much more information such as your IP address, email, personal details, etc. In some cases, for sites that you visit often, it is more prudent to delete them regularly in order to protect your personal information. Especially if you don’t want to be retargeted.

4. Do not save passwords in the browser

It is a simple trick to secure your internet browsing. Retyping passwords each time you log in is generally seen as a waste of time. However, it is still safer than saving them in your browser. As seen above, finding a user’s passwords on their own browser is relatively straightforward, as all you have to do is go to the browser’s “Settings”, then to “Passwords and Forms”.

5. Create complex passwords and renew them

According to cyber security, It is worth remembering that it is important to create complex passwords to access your personal services such as your email box, your customer areas, your bank accounts, etc. Never include personal information when creating your passwords and don’t hesitate to renew them every now and then.

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