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Tutorial: How to Surf Securely the Internet

A way from Simple and easy tricks to how to avoid Cyber Security Threats and avoid been hacked or getting spied-on.
 

1- Tools available on Mozilla Firefox:




Mozilla Firefox is one of the best browsers available for now. A Quick load for website, Customizable Interface and the ability to add on some options. This software does not make your security perfect and can not  secure your Internet Connection at 100%. So here is some tools you need, to surf a secure Internet and fast one.

1.1/  HTTPS Everywhere: one of the best Firefox extension, Enforce your browsing to turn on SSL connection whenever it's available. You can get it from here.

1.2/ NoScript: NoScript provide for you protection from XSS Attacks, Phishing threats made by hackers on websites or Malicious codes on several others. You can get it from here.

1.3/ BetterPrivacy: An Extension removes your paths on the Internet like your LSOs search-queries history on YouTube, Google and others. Download it from this link.

1.4/ FBSecure: This extension allows you to control what permissions to grant to third-party applications before actually installing them.


2- Tools available on Google Chrome:



Google chrome is an alternative for Mozilla Firefox, made by Google Team to compete Firefox. Provides fast respond from servers, fast loading websites and somehow a secure internet.

2.1/ KB SSL Enforcer: a HTTPS Everywhere alternative for gChrome, provide customizable way to add SSL to some advanced (non-popular) websites.

2.2/ NotScripts: Also one of NoScript clone for chrome. provides the Abilty to whitelist your trusted websites from getting their Javascript codes rejected.

2.3/ FBSecure: This extension allows you to control what permissions to grant to third-party applications before actually installing them.

3- Advices:



3.1/ If you're a Windows-user, you have to Install an Anti-Virus service.

3.2/  Remember do not click any link you find it in front of you.

3.3/ Do not add/accept/share files with strangers.

3.4/ Keep your browser always up to date.

3.5/ Do not add or accept strangers on your Social network account or in your IM service.

3.6/ Always use a Private session when you're using the Internet at public places.
(on Mozilla Firefox: Tools Menu > Start Private Browsing // on Google Chrome: Tools > New Incognito window)

3.7/ Use an Anonymous E-mail on Non-trusted third-party Facebook apps. (Screenshot)

4- Be careful:



4.1/  Your Antivirus have to be patched daily or one time at least, because more than a hundred viruses are getting launched in the Internet just in one hour.

4.2/ Your OS have to be up-to-date with Security updates.

4.3/ Internet Explorer 4,5,6,7 are not recommended to be used.

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