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Stop using your web browser security wrong
2021-09-09 15:38

Chances are good you're not using your browser with a strong enough eye on security.

For the love of privacy and security, stop! You're using the default settings in your web browser, thereby assuming the companies that created the software either know what's best for you or don't have ulterior motives for how they set security options in their products.

You do have the ability to help yourself out with browser security.

Yes, there are a lot of extensions available for nearly every web browser on the market.

Most of the major web browsers allow you to enable this functionality, and it should be considered a must-do for every browser you use.

As much as you want to believe the default settings or the way you typically use your browser will keep you safe, you're probably wrong.


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https://www.techrepublic.com/article/stop-using-your-web-browser-security-wrong/#ftag=RSS56d97e7