{"id":121702,"date":"2024-02-19T06:13:38","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T14:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"\/blogs\/?p=121702"},"modified":"2024-06-19T19:58:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T02:58:47","slug":"5-ways-to-protect-your-online-privacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/tips-tricks\/5-ways-to-protect-your-online-privacy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Online Privacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you open your\u202flaptop or your mobile device, what is the first thing you do? Do you head to your favorite social media site to skim the latest news, or\u202fdo\u202fyou place\u202fyour weekly\u202fgrocery delivery order?\u202fNo matter what your daily online\u202fhabits are, even the slightest degree of caution can go a long way in\u202f<\/span>staying secure online<\/span><\/a>.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s because hackers\u202fare experts at\u202fhiding\u202fmalware\u202fin\u202fyour\u202feveryday\u202fonline routines,\u202for even\u202finfiltrating your\u202fcookies to\u202fsteal\u202flogin information\u202fand learn about\u202fyour personal preferences.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to a\u202fStatsCan\u202fCanadian\u202finternet use survey,\u202f<\/span>six out of ten\u202finternet users<\/span><\/a>\u202freported experiencing a cybersecurity incident.\u202fThere are many hoops to jump through when navigating the digital landscape.\u202fBy\u202ftaking\u202fthe necessary\u202fsteps to remedy vulnerabilities in your digital\u202factivity,\u202fyou\u202fcan\u202fdramatically improve\u202fyour online protection.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Three\u202fonline threats to watch out for\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cybercriminals take advantage of online users through\u202froutine\u202favenues you would not expect.\u202fHere are\u202fthree\u202fcommon\u202fways\u202fthat\u202fcybercriminals\u202feavesdrop on online\u202fusers.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. \u202fAdware<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Adware, or advertising-supported software, generates ads in the user interface of a person\u2019s device.\u202fAdware is\u202fmost often used to generate revenue for the developer by targeting unsuspecting online users with personalized ads paid by third parties. These third parties usually pay per view, click, or application installation.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Though not always malicious, adware\u202fcrosses\u202finto dangerous territory when\u202fit is\u202fdownloaded without\u202fa\u202fuser\u2019s\u202fconsent\u202fand\u202fhas nefarious\u202fintent. In this case,\u202fthe adware\u202fbecomes known as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that can remain undetected\u202fon users\u2019 devices\u202ffor long periods of time.\u202fAccording to a report by the Cybersecure Policy Exchange, an unintentionally installed or downloaded computer virus or piece of malware is one of the\u202f<\/span>top five cybercrimes<\/span><\/a>\u202fthat Canadians experience.\u202fThe\u202fPUA\u202fcan then create issues like frequent crashes and slow\u202fperformance.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Users unknowingly download adware onto their device when they download a free ad-supported program or visit a non-secure site that does not use the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) to encrypt online communication.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u202f Malvertising<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hackers\u202falso use\u202finvasive tactics known as\u202fad injections, where they\u202finject ads\u202fwith malicious code\u202ffor increased monetary gain.\u202fThis is a practice known as\u202f\u201c<\/span>malvertising<\/span><\/a>.\u201d\u202fIf a user clicks on a seemingly legitimate and well-placed ad, they risk exposing themselves to numerous online threats. These ads can be infected with malware such as viruses or\u202f<\/span>spyware<\/span><\/a>.\u202fFor example, hackers can\u202fexploit browser vulnerabilities\u202fto download malware, steal information about the device system, and gain control over its operations. Hackers can also use malvertising to\u202frun\u202ffraudulent tech support scams, steal cookie data, or sell information to third-party ad networks.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u202f Autofill<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another vulnerability\u202fthat many\u202fmay not realize is their\u202fbrowser\u2019s built-in autofill functions. As tempting as it is to use your browser\u2019s autofill function to populate a\u202flong form,\u202fthis shortcut may not be safe. Cybercriminals have found ways to capture credentials by inserting fake login boxes onto a web page that users cannot see.\u202fSo,\u202fwhen you accept the option to autofill your username and password, you\u202fare also populating these fake boxes.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips for\u202frethinking\u202fyour online habits\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Take a proactive approach to your digital protection\u202fthe\u202fnext time you\u202fare browsing the internet by reassessing your online habits.\u202fCheck out these five\u202ftips\u202fto ensure you are\u202fstaying as safe as possible online.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u202f Clear your cookies on your browser<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cookie data can contain anything from login information to credit card numbers. Cybercriminals looking to exploit this information can hijack browser sessions to pose as legitimate users and steal cookies as they travel across networks and servers. As a result, it\u202fis essential for online users to regularly clear out their cookies to better protect their information from falling into the wrong hands. Navigate to your browser\u2019s history, where you can wipe the data associated with each browser session, including your cookies.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u202f Use a reliable password manager<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Clearing your browser\u2019s cookie data will also remove your saved logins, which is why leveraging a\u202f<\/span>password manager<\/span><\/a>\u202fcan make it easier to access regularly visited online accounts.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many browsers come with a built-in password generator and manager; however, it is better to entrust your logins and password to a\u202freputable\u202fpassword manager<\/a>.\u202fBrowser password managers are not as secure\u202fas\u202fpassword managers, because\u202fanyone who has access to your device will also access your online information.\u202fA password manager, <\/span>\u202fprovides a more secure solution since\u202fit requires\u202fyou to log in with a separate master password.\u202fA password manager also works\u202facross various browsers and can generate stronger passwords than those created by your browser.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u202f Adjust browser privacy settings<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

In addition to clearing cookie data, users\u202fshould\u202fadjust their browser settings to ensure their online sessions remain private.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another option is to access the internet in\u202fPrivate Browsing\u202fMode\u202fto\u202fautomatically block third-party tracking, making it a quick and easy option to ensure private browsing. Users can also enable the \u201cdo not track\u201d function of their browser to prevent third-party tracking by advertisers and websites. Additionally, you can adjust your browser settings to block pop-up ads and control site permissions, such as access to cameras and locations.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u202f Use an ad blocker<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Ad blockers\u202fsuppress\u202funwanted and potentially malicious ads to ensure a safer browsing experience.\u202fAd blockers can also make it easier to view page layout by removing distracting ads and optimizing page load speed. Additionally, they prevent websites from tracking your information that third parties can sell.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. \u202fLeverage a reputable security solution\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Deploying a security solution like\u202f<\/span>McAfee+ Ultimate\u202f<\/span><\/a>ensures the safest internet browsing experience through a holistic approach for threat detection, protection, and remediation. Equipped with a password manager, antivirus software, and firewall protection, users can effectively\u202fsidestep\u202fonline threats while browsing the\u202finternet.\u202fMoreover, it includes comprehensive privacy and identity protection, such as our Personal Data Cleanup, dark web monitoring, credit monitoring<\/a>, along with ways you can quickly Lock or freeze your credit file to help prevent accounts from being opened in your name.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take action to ensure safe browsing\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Your online behavior\u202fcan\u202fsay a lot about you\u202fso make sure\u202fyou safeguard your internet protection. Whether it\u202fis through malvertising or invisible forms, hackers can glean information to paint a picture of who you are to target you through deceptive tactics. Cybercriminals are always looking for vulnerabilities which is why assessing your online habits sooner rather than later is a critical first step to smarter online browsing.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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