2 E, 2 D, 1 F Internet Safety rules for my gymnasium by Kristina Grigaitė Bliūmienė

INTERNET SAFETY

2021-02-08 11:56:41 UTC

1. Make strong passwords which will be hard to crack
2. DO NOT share your personal information with others
3. DO NOT post anything what you will regret in the future, as it will probably haunt you afterwards
4. Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) if you are going to a malicious site.
5. DO NOT trust strangers as they could be whatever they want on the internet.
6. If you're getting cyberbullied block the bully or talk to an adult about it.
7. DO NOT go on the dark web if you don't know what you're doing. Better to not get involved in this.
8. ALWAYS use an antivirus even if you think they don't do anything.
Aivaras Skučas,

Kotryna Čepaityte,
Egle Čekavičiutė,
Modestas Kalašnikovski

Internet safety rules

godabernackaite — 2021-02-08 11:58:36 UTC

1. Don't share your private information with anyone
2. Boost your network security, because it is harder to hack information
3. Be careful about giving your private information
4. If you suffer cyberbullying, tell to adults, for example parents, teacher or etc.
5. If you talk to strangers online and they want to meet you in person, don't go alone. Go in a public place with your friend
6. Don't tell anyone your passwords, even to your close people
Goda, Austė, Tomas

Internet Safety

2021-02-08 12:03:05 UTC

1.Keep your confidential data offline , and from the hands of bad people.

2.Check a website’s reliability make sure it is safe and secure.
3.Beware of free Wi-fi and downloads to not get viruses.
4.Use a strong password to protect your private information.
5.Use cybersecurity software incase the website is corrupt and unsafe.
6.Double check online information, because you don’t want your social media hacked.
Andrius Navickas
Kizevičiūtė Enrika
Rusnė Dičmonaitė

Internet Safety

2021-02-08 12:09:00 UTC

1. Never share your personal data

2. Never share your passswords

3. Be careful about other people you met online, dont trust strangers

4. If you want to meet people irl you need to come with friends in public

5. Make long and safe passwords

6. Use antiviruses

7. Use vpn
Jonas,Airidas,Žilvaras

Internet security

emilijusgruzdys — 2021-02-09 08:13:49 UTC

1.Keep Your Antivirus Program Up To Date
2.Be Careful Who You Meet Online
3.Be Careful What You Post
4.Make sure when you're buying something online that it's secure
5. Create strong passwords
6.Don't tell your private information to people that you meet online
7.Use VPN
8.Be Careful What You Download
Ignas, Everestas, Emilijus

Tomas, Viltė, Gabija

tomascibulskis — 2021-02-09 08:14:16 UTC

1. Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited

Potential employers or customers don't need to know your personal relationship status or your home address. They do need to know about your expertise and professional background, and how to get in touch with you. You wouldn't hand purely personal information out to strangers individually—don't hand it out to millions of people online.

2. Keep Your Privacy Settings On

Marketers love to know all about you, and so do hackers. Both can learn a lot from your browsing and social media usage. But you can take charge of your information. As noted by Lifehacker, both web browsers and mobile operating systems have settings available to protect your privacy online. Major websites like Facebook also have privacy-enhancing settings available. These settings are sometimes (deliberately) hard to find because companies want your personal information for its marketing value. Make sure you have enabled these privacy safeguards, and keep them enabled.

3. Practice Safe Browsing

You wouldn't choose to walk through a dangerous neighborhood—don't visit dangerous neighborhoods online. Cybercriminals use lurid content as bait. They know people are sometimes tempted by dubious content and may let their guard down when searching for it. The Internet's demimonde is filled with hard-to-see pitfalls, where one careless click could expose personal data or infect your device with malware. By resisting the urge, you don't even give the hackers a chance.

4. Make Sure Your Internet Connection is Secure. Use a Secure VPN Connection

When you go online in a public place, for example by using a public Wi-Fi connection, PCMag notes you have no direct control over its security. Corporate cybersecurity experts worry about "endpoints"—the places where a private network connects to the outside world. Your vulnerable endpoint is your local Internet connection. Make sure your device is secure, and when in doubt, wait for a better time (i.e., until you're able to connect to a secure Wi-Fi network) before providing information such as your bank account number.

To further improve your Internet browsing safety, use secure VPN connection (virtual private network). VPN enables you to have a secure connection between your device and an Internet server that no one can monitor or access the data that you’re exchanging. Read more about What is VPN

5. Be Careful What You Download

A top goal of cybercriminals is to trick you into downloading malware—programs or apps that carry malware or try to steal information. This malware can be disguised as an app: anything from a popular game to something that checks traffic or the weather. As PCWorld advises, don't download apps that look suspicious or come from a site you don't trust.

6. Choose Strong Passwords

Passwords are one of the biggest weak spots in the whole Internet security structure, but there's currently no way around them. And the problem with passwords is that people tend to choose easy ones to remember (such as "password" and "123456"), which are also easy for cyber thieves to guess. Select strong passwords that are harder for cybercriminals to demystify. Password manager software can help you to manage multiple passwords so that you don't forget them. A strong password is one that is unique and complex—at least 15 characters long, mixing letters, numbers and special characters.

7. Make Online Purchases From Secure Sites

Any time you make a purchase online, you need to provide credit card or bank account information—just what cybercriminals are most eager to get their hands on. Only supply this information to sites that provide secure, encrypted connections. As Boston University notes, you can identify secure sites by looking for an address that starts with https: (the S stands for secure) rather than simply http: They may also be marked by a padlock icon next to the address bar.

8. Be Careful What You Post

The Internet does not have a delete key, as that young candidate in New Hampshire found out. Any comment or image you post online may stay online forever because removing the original (say, from Twitter) does not remove any copies that other people made. There is no way for you to "take back" a remark you wish you hadn't made, or get rid of that embarrassing selfie you took at a party. Don't put anything online that you wouldn't want your mom or a prospective employer to see.

9. Be Careful Who You Meet Online

People you meet online are not always who they claim to be. Indeed, they may not even be real. As InfoWorld reports, fake social media profiles are a popular way for hackers to cozy up to unwary Web users and pick their cyber pockets. Be as cautious and sensible in your online social life as you are in your in-person social life.

10. Keep Your Antivirus Program Up To Date

Internet security software cannot protect against every threat, but it will detect and remove most malware—though you should make sure it's to date. Be sure to stay current with your operating system's updates and updates to applications you use. They provide a vital layer of security.

Keep these 10 basic Internet safety rules in mind and you'll avoid many of the nasty surprises that lurk online for the careless.

Internet security

2021-02-09 08:16:40 UTC

Domantas B. Tomas L. Erikas P.
1. Have a strong password
One way we can make passwords more secure is by making them complex. For example, when we sign up for a new account, companies often require a password to be a certain length, and contain characters like uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. A complex password has multiple character types (such as Xyz23!) but having a complex password does not automatically make it strong.
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2. Keep your antivirus program up to date.
Internet security software cannot protect against every threat, but it will detect and remove most malware—though you should make sure it's to date. Be sure to stay current with your operating system's updates and updates to applications you use. They provide a vital layer of security.
3. Use VPN
A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology that improves your online security and privacy. When using a commercial VPN service, you connect to a server run by a VPN provider via an encrypted connection. In other words, all data transferred between your computer and the VPN server is scrambled so that no one else can read it.
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4. Keep Your Privacy Settings On
Marketers love to know all about you, and so do hackers. Both can learn a lot from your browsing and social media usage. But you can take charge of your information.
5. Check a website’s reliability
Only signing up to reliable websites is best practice. But how do you know if a website is reliable? First, look at the address line: it should have a little padlock at the beginning - this means the connection is encrypted.
6. Use two-factor authentication
two-factor authentication is used to provide your account with additional protection. When you sign into your account with 2FA, you must not only enter the correct password, but also an additional code generated earlier or sent to your device.
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7. Beware of strangers.
Introduced the idea, all strangers can be potentially dangerous. This also applies to their online activities and strangers are on the internet. While teens may be more prone to advances from online predators, kids can be targeted, as well.

dariusspakauskas — 2021-02-09 08:31:07 UTC

Being on the internet can prove to be fun and great, but always keep an eye out for threats. Better to be safe than sorry, make strong passwords and don't share private information with other people, not everyone has the best intentions, you can never know for sure, that's why in my recommendations I suggest a few things

1 - Common sense, is the best antivirus, if you don't trust the program or it looks too good to be true, maybe don't click that big
"Download" button
2 - Be vary of potential shady people online, some people may be malicious and trying to actively gain something from you, block and avoid those people immediately or press the "Report" button if possible

3 - Do not give away personal informaton that could be used for your identity, people can easily take your photos and pretend to be you, to keep a clean record, if you wouldn't want your mom to see it, maybe it's a good idea to not post it

4 - Use a VPN to protect your location related data and your IP (Internet protocol) which malicious figures can use to disturb your connection and trace your location, some VPN's are paid but they are worth it

5 - Make sure your passwords are nice and strong, that they contain numerous different symbols (@$*%!) and try making either words that don't exist, or some word or phrase that isn't related to you at all

In conclusion, internet safety is essential if you wanna have a good time and not be at risk

Group C, Matas, Darius - Internet safety

dariusspakauskas — 2021-02-09 08:31:17 UTC

It is time to react!

2021-02-09 13:21:27 UTC

Tot react, to tell and avoid the aggressive image. An unforgivebile store, that's something woth to fight, al of us!
Carmen Goia, România

Internet safety rules Beatričė Žilinskaitė ir Gabrielė Zavadckaitė IID

2021-02-10 10:05:08 UTC

1.Use complex passwords
2.Be careful what you post
3.Look out for the latest scams
4.Keep your software up to date
5.Back up your data
6.Be careful when you are browsing
7.Be careful who you meet online
8.Update your computer

Internet Safety

2021-02-10 10:05:52 UTC

Naglis IID
1. Don’t open mail from strangers

If you get a phishing email with malware attached, you don’t have to download the attachment for it to do damage to your home network. That’s because drive-by downloads can install malware on your hard drive without you even agreeing to download them.

In some cases, a drive-by download might disguise itself as a standard system update or another innocuous “yes / no” question, and even the most cyber-savvy among us can be fooled. For this reason, it’s a good idea to refrain from opening any emails from addresses you don’t know.

2. Make sure your devices are up to date

If you don’t have your security software, web browsers, and devices set to update automatically, turn on those automatic updates now. Updates often include critical fixes for any security holes that may have been detected in your programs or devices.

3. Use strong passwords

There are several ways to protect yourself from identity theft online, and using strong passwords is one of them. Unfortunately, even now, people still use passwords like “12345678” or “password.” Don’t use those, and also don’t use your dog’s name or your kids’ birthdays.

The best password is one that you can remember, but one that will be hard for other people, even malicious programs that try every password combination under the sun, to guess. An abbreviated sentence, or passphrase, is often better than a single word with numbers and symbols inserted. Or you can use a password management app to generate and store your passwords for you. A password manager can also help you generate unique passwords for each of your online accounts. For extra security, change your passwords several times per year.

4. Use two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication requires you to verify your identity after you’ve logged in using your username and password. In some cases, you’ll be asked to verify your identity by entering a code sent by text to your phone or by email. Other times, you’ll have to answer a security question. Whenever two-factor authentication is available, opt in. It may take you a couple of extra seconds to log in to your accounts, but it can make it less likely that other people will be able to log into your accounts, too.

5. Don’t click on strange-looking links

Viruses and other forms of malware often spread because you click on a link from someone you know. If you receive a link that looks strange (for instance, it may have typos in it) from a trusted friend or family member, contact them to ask if the link you’ve received was sent on purpose. You might have to wait a bit to watch that funny viral video, but better safe than sorry.

If you don’t want to wait for a response from your friend or family member, copy and paste the link into a reputable link checker. But remember: Don’t click on the link.

6. Avoid using unsecured public Wi-Fi

If possible, try to avoid accessing unsecured public Wi-Fi on your devices. Using it can make you vulnerable to predatory practices. And if you must use it, avoid entering compromising information, like your Social Security number or financial information, on any websites. Better yet, use a VPN, or virtual private network, to do your browsing when you’re not at home. This will encrypt the data you send and receive, making it much harder to intercept.

7. Back up your data regularly

If you become a victim of malware, such as ransomware, you might not be able to get your data back. That is, unless you’ve backed up your data.

When you back up your data, you can make certain kinds of security breaches less problematic. If a hacker encrypts your data and demands a ransom to unencrypt it, it’s not going to be that big of a deal if you backed it up a week ago.

8. Be smart with financial information

Be mindful of where you enter information like your credit card number online. Before you purchase anything on a website, ensure that the website’s URL starts with “https://.” The “s” at the end is critical, because it indicates that your connection is encrypted. Don’t purchase anything from a website that doesn’t have this. Also, you should think twice about saving your financial information to websites you buy from, even if you shop with them frequently. Storing your information on their site could make it easier for hackers to access in the event that company’s website or network suffers a data breach.

9. Educate your family

You can be taking all the right precautions on your home security network, but if your family and other people using your network aren’t doing their part to keep everything secure, your efforts might not be enough.

Make sure that everyone who regularly uses your network knows how to help keep it secure. Kids can learn about cyber safety, too.

10. Avoid sharing personal information

It’s easy to get comfortable with sharing a little too much personal information online. But you may be surprised at how much damage cybercriminals can do with just a little bit of information.

To keep it safe, never share identifying details, like your full name, address, or financial information with strangers you meet online. You should also be careful about the usernames you create for websites — there’s no need for them to include your real name. And be sparing with the amount of information you share in online surveys or forms. Most of the time, little to no personal information is genuinely needed to complete them.

Staying safer online can feel like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re still learning how to protect yourself against online predators or scams, just treat interactions online the same way you would treat interactions with a stranger walking down the street. That is, you probably wouldn’t open anything they give you, hand them your credit card, or lead them to your home address. The same rules can help you stay safer online.

Naglis Laurukenas IID

Internet safety rules. Monika Arlauskaitė, Ainaras Rimkus,Gabija Balsytė, Erika Lukoševičiūtė

2021-02-10 10:06:52 UTC

1. Be Careful Who You Meet Online
2. Be Careful What You Post
3. Choose Strong Passwords
4. Secure your internet connection with VPN
5. Avoid clicking suspicious links or attachments
6. Avoid strangers, don’t share personal information
7. Check e-mails before opening them
8. Remember to log off
9. Be careful what you download
10. Keep kids safe online

Internet Safety

2021-02-10 10:08:05 UTC

Gvidas Pužas

1. Use a strong password. Malicious people often break into social network accounts, email. mailboxes by simply guessing passwords

2. Connect to the Internet from a computer that has a reliable and legal antivirus program installed, and better yet a firewall. These measures will protect your computer from email. mail and internet incoming viruses. Do not use copies of free or pirated software, as they can sometimes harm your computer even more than viruses.

3. Create three emails. email addresses: the main one for personal letters that only the people closest to you would know; e-mail for various registrations.

4. Download applications only from official manufacturers' websites. Do not send them from questionable websites and amateur file sharing servers. This will reduce the risk of downloading a virus instead of a program.

5. If you're working on a computer that other people have access to, don't store your passwords in your browser. Otherwise, anyone using the same computer will be able to access websites that use registration on your behalf.

Greta, Aurėja 2D

2021-02-10 10:08:53 UTC

1. Keep your confidential data offline

2. Check a website’s reliability

3. Use a strong password

4. Use two-factor authentication

5. Avoid suspicious online links

6. Keep your computer updated

7. Beware of free Wi-Fi and downloads

8. Double check online information

Internet Safety

deividasgigelis — 2021-02-10 10:17:56 UTC

Deividas Gigelis

1. Protect yourself with a VPN

VPNs encrypt your web traffic so no one can see which sites you’re visiting or what you’re doing while you’re there. This is the most crucial step in protecting your online privacy.

Note that free VPNs aren’t worth using because there’s a good chance they’re collecting and selling information on your browsing habits.

If you’re looking for a VPN, we recommend ExpressVPN for its security, ease of use, and affordability.

2. Use your browser’s privacy or incognito mode

Modern browsers come with a built-in privacy protection mode called “incognito” or “privacy” mode. You can usually access this by hitting CTRL + SHIFT + N (or CMD + SHIFT + N on a Mac).

This mode prevents the browser from storing information about what you’re doing online. To be clear, however, this only prevents data from being stored on your computer. No one will be able to see what you were doing by looking at your browser history, but incognito mode doesn’t protect against snooping on your connection.

3. Prevent trackers from following you around the web

Companies use all sorts of tools that track you across the internet. Advertisers, social networks, and other organizations use small pieces of code to see where you go, and they use that information to show you ads they think will get you buy.

You can use tools like Ghostery and Disconnect to stop these activity trackers from monitoring your browsing habits.

4. Block Ads

Online ads are annoying—but they could also be a danger to your privacy. In addition to serving up ads that you probably don’t want to see, they track you across the web, just like the trackers we discussed above.

Malicious ads can also be used to infect your computer with malware.

All in all, it’s a good idea to block ads. An effective ad blocker prevents ads from being loaded in your browser, cleaning up your browsing experience and protecting your privacy. There are lots of great options; uBlock Origin is one of the best available. AdBlock Plus and AdBlock (which, despite the name, isn’t related to ABP) are also solid choices.

5. Use a private messaging app

To prevent your emails and IMs from being snooped on or trawled for information, we recommend using a private messaging app that’s committed to privacy. Telegram is one of the best options for this; it does a great job of protecting your privacy and the app is free.

Telegram is available on mobile devices as well as desktop computers, which makes it a great tool for all-around messaging.

The popular messaging app WhatsApp also provides solid end-to-end encryption that protects the information in your messages. And it has the advantage of being extremely popular; there’s a chance that your family and friends are already using it.

6. Make sure you’re using HTTPS

You can think of HTTP as the language that the web speaks. It’s how information is transferred between you and the websites that you’re using. Unfortunately, HTTP isn’t secure. If someone manages to intercept your HTTP connection, they can see everything you’re doing.

HTTPS is a secure version of HTTP, and it encrypts your web traffic. This means that even if someone is able to intercept your traffic, they won’t be able to see what you’re doing.

You’ll know that you’re using HTTPS when you see something like this in your browser:

Unlike a VPN, someone snooping on your connection will still be able to see which websites you’re going to. So it’s not a replacement for your VPN. But if you can’t use a VPN, it’s a good second line of defense.

To make sure that you’re always using HTTPS when it’s available, download the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s HTTPS Everywhere extension.

7. Empty the cookie jar

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer. Many of them make browsing the internet more convenient; they let you stay logged into Facebook, for example, so you don’t have to log in when you head back to the site after closing the tab.

But they can also be used to track your activity. And for that reason, it’s a good idea to clear your cookies on occasion. Every browser has a slightly different method for getting rid of cookies. In most, you can press SHIFT + CTRL + DELETE (or SHIFT + CMD + DELETE) to open up the menu for deleting your browsing history.

Digital Trends also has a walkthrough of deleting cookies on all major browsers.

8. Secure your email

In addition to your browsing traffic, it’s possible that your email could be monitored, and that’s a major privacy and security risk. Fortunately, there are secure email options that prevent this.

Secure email is encrypted before being sent and only decrypted when it reaches your recipient’s inbox. Of course, this requires that the recipient is also using a secure email client. So the more people you convince to start using secure email, the better.

Both ProtonMail and Hushmail are long-standing options that have proven their security over the year.

9. Check your app permissions

Every app on your phone has certain permissions. A camera app has permission to access the camera, for example. Google Maps has access to your locations so it can tell you where you are and give you directions.

But many apps ask for permissions that they don’t need. They may record the phone numbers that you make calls to, for example. Others might access your microphone or your text messages.

You can revoke these permissions, and we encourage you to do so regularly. On iOS, go to Settings and scroll down until you start seeing app names. Tap an app to see its permissions and revoke any it doesn’t need.

On Android, go to Settings > Apps (or Application Manager), and select an app. Tap Permissions to see what it has access to.

10. Don’t let your mobile devices get too old

It’s an unfortunate fact of life that older devices are less secure. As newer models get released, manufacturers are less likely to issue security fixes when vulnerabilities are found in older models.

Even though it’s expensive, it’s a good idea to upgrade your devices when they’re a couple generations old (the iPhone 5, for example, no longer receives updates).

11. Securely delete files

You might think that deleting a file is simple; you hit Delete or drag it to the trash, and it’s gone. But it’s not that easy; many files live on your hard drive long after they’ve been deleted, and it’s possible for a motivated attacker to get them back. It’s not easy, but it can definitely be done.

Using a secure deletion feature in a file shredding app makes sure this doesn’t happen. On Windows, you can use Eraser, and on Mac, Dr. Cleaner. These apps ensure that your files are totally deleted from your hard drive and that no one can get them back.

(Just watch out for insecure disk-cleaning apps!)

12. Be careful what you share on social media

You might not think twice about posting your vacation photos on Facebook—but nefarious characters can use this information to their advantage. Tweeting about how much you’re enjoying the beach in the Maldives can clue a potential burglar into the fact that you’re not home.

You don’t have to completely censor yourself on Facebook and Twitter. Just think twice about what you’re posting, and consider whether someone could use that information to harm you.

13. Use Tor

Tor, a secure browser, is best known for accessing the dark web—but it can also provide you with an extra layer of security. Instead of routing your traffic through a single server like a VPN, it bounces your connection through multiple servers, fully concealing what you’re doing online.

As you might expect, this can slow down your browsing. But it adds a layer of security that’s very difficult to defeat. For more information on the Tor project and how it protects your privacy, check out TorProject.org.

14. Secure (or ditch) Windows 10

Windows 10 might be giving away a lot more information than you realize. Despite some criticism, Microsoft still gives Windows a lot of power to collect data on what you’re doing.

To boost Windows 10’s security, you’ll need to head to Settings > Privacy. From there, you can access a lot of settings screens that contain settings you might want to change. Browse around and check out the settings, or look at ZDNet’s guide to security Windows 10.

Of course, you can always get rid of Windows 10, too. Switching to a more secure operating system like Linux or macOS will solve these problems immediately. But it’s not always easy to make that change.

15. Drop Google

Google is the absolute king of online data collection. The amount of information they have about the world’s browsing habits is staggering. And while it’s impossible to completely escape them, you can make a few changes to minimize what they know about you.

The first and easiest method is to stop using Google to search. We recommend DuckDuckGo, a privacy-focused search engine that gets better all the time.

There are plenty of alternatives to Gmail, Google Drive, Google Plus, Google Hangouts, and most of Google’s other products as well. It’s just a matter of seeking them out. It might seem like a lot of effort, but remember that you’re fighting for your privacy.

16. Remove social media apps from your phone

There are lots of questionable stories about Facebook using smartphone microphones to listen in the background of conversations . . . but even beyond outlandish ideas like that, social media apps on your phone probably have a lot of permissions that they don’t need.

The fewer apps you have on your phone, the more secure and private your phone will be. You can always use your mobile browser to access your social media accounts instead of the apps.

17. Be wary of virtual personal assistants

It seems like every tech company has their own personal assistant now. Siri, Cortana, Google Assistant, Google Home, Alexa . . . they promise to make our lives easier by letting us say what we want and having them do it for us. And while they are very convenient, you may want to reconsider asking Siri all of your questions.

The things you say and ask are transmitted to the cloud, where they’re analyzed and an answer prepared. But providers are also analyzing what you’re asking about and using that information to tailor advertisements.

And some home assistants now come with cameras. Companies say that they won’t use those cameras for data collection, but do you trust them to live up to it? These are questions to keep in mind when you’re thinking about an Amazon Echo, Google smart-home device, or anything else that you can activate with your voice.

18. Set up a virtual machine

A virtual machine is basically a walled “sandbox” inside of your computer. Your computer simulates another computer and uses that second one to interface with apps. This keeps the apps from accessing the core of your machine, which can help keep it more secure.

While you probably don’t need to use a virtual machine for everything, it might be a good idea if you’re torrenting or downloading lots of files.

VirtualBox is one of the most popular methods for emulating another computer on your hard drive.

19. Avoid public wifi

Public wifi is extremely convenient. But it can also be a significant privacy risk. Even if a public network is encrypted, there’s a chance that someone could be snooping on your traffic (this 7-year-old cracked a public hotspot in 11 minutes). And because wifi providers aren’t especially motivated to enhance their security, it could happen on almost any network.

No matter the level of security, it’s a good idea to avoid public wifi when you can. Use your phone’s data plan, or carry a mobile hotspot with you.

And if you do need to use public wifi, make sure not to access any important sites or type personal information like your credit card number of address. Using a VPN also adds another layer of protection to your device.

Be vigilant about protecting your privacy online

As you can see, protecting your privacy while you’re on the internet is a complicated issue. There are all sorts of things you can do to prevent snooping on your online activity, but most of them protect from specific things and leave you open to other attacks.

That’s why it’s a good idea to use multiple methods to secure your browsing. Use a VPN and a secure email app. Block ads and use Telegram to message your family and friends. Download a privacy extension for your browser and start using DuckDuckGo.

You may not want to go all the way to using Tor and securely deleting files, and that’s okay. But we strongly encourage you to take as many steps as possible to improve your privacy online

Press play

2021-02-10 10:36:29 UTC

Lukas Mickus

2021-02-11 07:59:31 UTC

1. Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited

2. Keep Your Privacy Settings On

3. Practice Safe Browsing

4. Make Sure Your Internet Connection is Secure. Use a Secure VPN Connection

5. Be Careful What You Download

6. Choose Strong Passwords

7. Make Online Purchases From Secure Sites

8. Be Careful What You Post

9. Be Careful Who You Meet Online

10. Keep Your Antivirus Program Up To Date

Keep these 10 basic Internet safety rules in mind and you'll avoid many of the nasty surprises that lurk online for the careless.

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