8 Ways to Protect Your Privacy on the Internet

Posted by freemexy on October 16th, 2019

There seems a lot to say about how to protect your Internet privacy. With the increasing dependence on the Internet, surfing the Internet has also disclosed a lot of private information that is closely related to your true identity. How do you avoid disclosure of privacy in the age of big data? 
There are 8 basic tips for protecting your privacy on the Internet.
Check the file after completing the download
Every time you download important files, you should test the security of these files using MD5 or SHA-1. Because the file you download may not be the one you want. Others may replace the file you want with malware. If you are unfamiliar with such tricks, you can easily get hacked while downloading files. This is especially important when downloading torrents. Since we are unable to verify what is in a torrent before the download is complete, we may end up downloading malware.  
VPN
A VPN establishes an encrypted tunnel between you can the VPN server. That is to say, data transferred through this tunnel is secure. You do not have to worry about disclosing confidential information. You can also change your IP address to unblock websites.
VPN services are very helpful when you are using unsecured WiFi in public places. May it be an airport, a coffee shop or a restaurant. Without a VPN’s protection, any internet connection is dangerous because you run the risk of a data breach.
Hide personal information on the Internet
You must have signed up for many websites and apps and entered much personal information. In addition, you were likely to leave sensitive information on social websites and dating sites. Look at the examples of data breaches on these sites. Nowadays, your personal information is everywhere on the Internet. This not only leads to violations of personal data but also property damage. Therefore, it is important to learn how to remove private information from the Internet. If not, your personal information, such as your name, pet name, location, etc., may be used by others for illegal purposes.
Proxy
You can connect to a proxy server to mask your real IP address with that of the proxy server. This is typically used to unlock websites to access geo-blocked content. You can either use a browser plug-in or app to hide your IP address on different devices. However, a proxy doesn’t encrypt your traffic data. Hackers and criminals can still intercept your information sent through proxy servers. If you want to encrypt your traffic, please go to tip 2.
Always visit websites that are protected by SSL / TLS certificates
When visiting a website, verify that it supports SSL / TLS certificates. SSL / TLS certificates add an “s” to HTTP. An HTTPS site is more secure than an HTTPS site because it provides encryption for the traffic being transmitted through the site. Hackers can not read and change the information sent between you and the site.
You should also blacklist the certificates you do not trust. By following this tip, you can prevent others from attacking you in most cases.
Use privacy software
There are many privacy software that protects your privacy online, no matter what device you use. For example, XPrivacy on Android, Hands Off on Mac and so on. With this privacy software, you can monitor your activities and traffic. If an abnormal data transfer is detected, you can take steps to prevent others from stealing your information and data.
You can also use a traffic analysis tool, such as Wireshark, to see what you are doing on the network and to identify unusual problems. Find a privacy program that works on your device and control the activity on your device.
Encrypt your devices
If you have lost your phone, your data on the phone can be accessed by others. A hard-to-crack password for your phone is not enough to protect your data on the phone. You should always enable full-disk encryption on your devices.
Android phones allow users to encrypt their devices. For Mac users, you can turn on “FileVault”. Windows users have a “Bitlocker” tool to encrypt the disk. While the “lock screen password or PIN” can also protect your iOS devices. It is easy for you to encrypt your devices so that it is impossible for others to access your sensitive information even if you lost your devices.
Tor  
Apart from a proxy or VPN, you can also get past geographical restrictions with the Tor network. Unlike a proxy or VPN, the Tor network is free to use for all Internet users. The Tor network will hide your IP address to make it difficult for others to find your real location.
But it also has its disadvantages. Using the Tor network slows down your Internet connection because your information should pass through several Tor servers before getting to the destination. If you require a fast Internet connection to play online games or live stream sports, you should choose a VPN.
It is often recommended to combine a VPN with the Tor to realize ultimate anonymity and privacy on the Internet. You can try it.

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