2. Browsing The Net Safely Standard Browser Threats : - XSS Attacks - Spyware - Viruses - RootKits The devastating damage, once only done by downloading and opening a virus, can now be done through browser level exploits. Opening one wrong web-page can compromise your entire system.
3. Browsing The Net Safely A Protected Browser Features : - JavaScript Blocking - Flash Blocking - Cookie Blocking - Ad Blocking Protecting your browser spells the difference between safe browsing and complete system compromise.
4. Browsing The Net Safely A Non-Protected Browser ; - Runs Slow and Sluggish - Accepts Anything - Tracks and Sends Usage Data - Hard For Average User To Detect A non protected browser may keep logs of all keystrokes, destroy your files, or even direct you to a mock website to steal your data.
5. Browsing The Net Safely Proactive Considerations ; - Allow only sites you trust when running flash or scripts - Disable all ads on all websites - Use firewall software to allow or disallow internet access - Know the signs (IE browser performance slow) So how do you stay safe on the web?
6. Browsing The Net Safely Final Warnings ; - Always backup important data to external sources - No method or program is full-proof - Even seemingly protected, you may be infected Remember, the internet is changing, if you want to stay on the net, you must protect yourself.
