Your Web News in One Place

Help Webnuz

Referal links:

Sign up for GreenGeeks web hosting
October 17, 2020 05:49 pm GMT

Online Security Starts With Your Browser

Problem

The Internet is likely the most dangerous place youll ever visit. Its filled with phishing pages, insecure forms exposing your data, cryptominers, malware downloads, insane popups, and more. A single missed click can result in having your bank account info stolen, your computer files locked up, your social media accounts taken over, and more. Its such a common attack vector, the US Government has an information page talking about different attack vectors. There are tons of browser extensions that are just straight up malware in disguise! I could sit here and type 1000 more words about how browsers can f**k your day up, but that wouldnt be helpful.

High-level Solution

Browse smart by using a modern browser that is well supported and is kept up-to-date with security patches. Let it auto update! There are a few 3rd party extensions you can install into your browser to enhance the privacy and security of your browsing but you really need to avoid installing random extensions from unknown developers. Then you can adjust a few privacy and security settings in your browser. These things wont make you invincible and youll still need to use common sense while browsing, but theyll definitely cover many bases.

Recommendation

Tweaking and tuning browsers is a rabbit hole Ill cover in more depth in the future, but just using the below tools will be a great upgrade from whatever you are using currently.

Browser

Firefox is open source, performs well, is kept up-to-date by Mozilla, and is an all around great browser choice.

Get Firefox

Extensions (all platforms except iOS)

Id recommend deleting all non-critical (read: must have or youll get fired from work) extensions and installing these:

HTTPS Everywhere

This ensures your connection with web sites and applications is as secure as possible and tries to make sure youre always using HTTPS.

HTTPS Everywhere for Firefox

uBlock Origin

This is a mix between a content blocker and an ad blocker. It tries to avoid loading extra junk on websites.

uBlock Origin for Firefox

PrivacyBadger

Similar to uBlock Origin and covers your bases.

PrivacyBadger for Firefox

Bitwarden

The Bitwarden extension is great way to manage all your passwords as you browse. I recommend Bitwarden as a password manager.

Bitwarden for Firefox

Extensions (iOS)

Firefox on iOS cant install extensions, but you can enable Enhanced Tracking Protection in its Privacy settings.

How To Enable Enhanced Tracking Protection

If you enjoyed this content, subscriber to my newsletter to get these posts sent directly to your email right when theyre published!

Click here to level up your security!


Original Link: https://dev.to/thefoundersec/online-security-starts-with-your-browser-kid

Share this article:    Share on Facebook
View Full Article

Dev To

An online community for sharing and discovering great ideas, having debates, and making friends

More About this Source Visit Dev To