The WWW |
Difficulty | You Should... | More Info... |
Easy | obtain and install the latest version of a browser capable of 128-bit encyption | Critical Software Updates |
Easy | download software only from trusted sources; virus-scan all downloaded software | |
Medium | configure your browser's security features (e.g., "Security Zones" in Internet Explorer) for maximum security | Secure2Surf Internet Explorer Security Zones |
Medium | learn how to regularly clean your browser's file cache, URL history, and cookies | |
Medium | learn how to disable your browser's use of Java, ActiveX, and scripting | |
Medium | keep close tabs on installed ActiveX controls in \Downloaded Programs and uninstall unneeded programs | |
Medium | configure your browser not to login automatically to FTP sites anonymously | |
Medium | disable "Userdata persistence" in Internet Explorer | |
Easy | give out personal information only to reputable web sites whose privacy policies you understand and trust | |
Easy | perform online transactions only over "secure" web connections (https://) | |
Hard | use a customized HOSTS file to block online marketers and advertisers | HOSTS Files & Utilities |
Hard | acquire and learn to use a web filtering program to block ads, control cookies, and manage your browser's use of Java, ActiveX, and scripting | WWW Privacy Filtering |
Hard | use an anonymous web surfing service (e.g., The Anonymizer or SafeWeb) or proxy software that anonymizes your web surfing (e.g., A4P or MultiProxy) | Web Surfing Anonymizing Internet Privacy Services/Solutions |
Hard | get the latest security patches & updates for your browser and Java VM (Virtual Machine) | Critical Software Updates |
Easy | understand your employer's internet policies and assume the worst |
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