Based on wikihow, there are 4 considerations in browsing the
net safely.
1. Consider a different browser. According to Wikihow,
Interner Explorer is old that you are inherently exposed to security risks. The
suggested browsers are Firefoz, Chrome, and Opera. These have larger security
settings.
2. Avoid Clicking on Everything. Banner ads and popups are
dangerous. You should avoud clicking on banners that are “too good to be true”.
3. Beware of misleading pop-ups. Some pop-ups are designed
to imitate the look of a legitimate site. They are tricking the users. Wikihow
suggested that you close popup windows and open antivirus. Further, the site
suggested that you should not click “x” to close the pop up window which
usually adds another more and more pop ups.The site also suggested that you
ensure that the browser is configured to block popups.
4. Clear your cache. The site also suggested that users
should clear the browser’s cache regularly. The popups are said to store
information in the browser’s cache which lead to reappearing constantly.
5. Go only where you are supposed to go. The viruses allow
you to go to sites which are not legitimate. They are masked as good sites
which eventually could lead the users to virus and spyware.
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