[Be a PC Pro - 4] Tips for Safe Internet Browsing - Learn More

2022-11-26 09:11:4788

Hello Xiaomi Fans!
I hope you are all doing well. On behalf of the Xiaomi Community Bangladesh Device Team, I present you all to another thread by us. The Device Team is always thinking about innovative threads to help you know more about various necessary things you should know as an everyday user. Therefore, we are bringing another informative thread called 'Be A PC Pro'.

In this series, we will post various informative information regarding how to be a Pro with your PC. If you want to read the previous releases of this series, here are some latest releases:

Let us discuss today how to browse the internet safely.

Browsing the internet safely is fairly simple. But only for those who know what are the rules to do that. There are some simple steps that you may follow in order to keep yourself safe on the internet. Let us discuss the ones that you need to know:

Avoid visiting sites without HTTPS:

Computers use the HTTP protocol, which is not encrypted. Another protocol that uses Secure Sockets Layer encryption is HTTPS (SSL). When browsers utilize HTTPS to transmit data, even snoopy sniffers who gain access to the data are unable to read the data. Make sure the websites you visit are secure as a user. Observe the left-hand side of the website address: A lock symbol indicates a secure connection; an exclamation mark indicates a non-secure connection; and an info symbol indicates that the website is not using a private connection.

Be aware of whatever you download:

As people, we enjoy downloading music, pictures, apps, and games. mostly because they are entertaining and occasionally excite us. Next time, resist the urge to carelessly download attachments or software just for fun. An infection with malware or a virus may result from such an action. Download your software exclusively from reliable sites to avoid a nasty surprise. Additionally, check files for malware before clicking on them. You can halt the download of a file in the download toolbar if you're unsure whether it's safe to do so.

Use ad-blockers for better protection:

Today's Internet has far too many advertisements. A basic tool is an ad blocker. It works in conjunction with your browser and employs a variety of filters to prevent particular content. Ads that are distracting are removed by ad blockers, which also make pages simpler to read and stop fake news. Malvertising, a fraudulent practice of concealing malware within digital advertisements, is present in many ads. By using an ad blocker, you can avoid harmful content and the noise of malicious advertising.

Delete your browser cookies regularly:

Every day, you visit dozens of websites. Small pieces of code are created by these websites to collect information about your surfing habits. Cookies can be helpful in some situations, but they compromise your privacy. Do you know that hackers can access your accounts by stealing cookies? Keep in mind the Yahoo data hack led Hackers to breach 32 million accounts via a sophisticated cookie forgery technique without the need for a password.

That's all about being safe on the internet. What do you think about these tips? Let us know in the reply section down below.

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