Hackers can make a ton of money by selling your private information on underground forums. It’s possible that your passwords are being sold on the Dark Web right now. That’s why you should run a cybersecurity check now and then.
Sadly, no amount of prevention can save you from a security breach. Hackers could breach a company you have an account with, exposing millions of private records. Tap or click here for a survival guide to follow after hackers compromise your data.
First, though, you’ll want to confirm whether or not you’re in danger. That’s where this helpful guide comes in. Follow this three-step strategy to make sure you’re safe.
Luckily, there are a lot of free resources in your toolkit. These can help if you’re Googling, “Find out if my password has been compromised” or “How to find out if my password was stolen.”
Hunting down stolen information can be difficult. You need to take a few extra steps to access the Dark Web. For example, you might need a Tor browser, which reroutes your internet traffic for maximum privacy.
The Dark Web is full of non-indexed websites. In other words, standard search engines can’t find them, so they won’t appear in typical search results. Most of us spend our time on the surface web, which refers to websites you can discover through standard search engines.
Let’s start with a helpful resource that can store your passwords and keep you safe.
Password managers are a database for your important accounts. Kim says you should create strong, original, hard-to-guess passwords for all your accounts. Tap or click here for a few ways to craft an impenetrable password.
There’s just one complication. When you create a new password for every account, it can be hard to remember them all. Password managers are a handy place to store unique account credentials. They have all your passwords in one place.
Google Chrome may be marketed as a secure browser, but does it provide enough privacy for you?
Depending on your preferences and what you value most, such as security or speed, you might find a better browser in this list that suits your needs. You can still use your Google account with any of these browsers.
Which internet browser should you use? Kim compares well-known and top-used browsers based on safety, privacy, ease of use and personalization. Find out why you may or may not want to use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Tor and even Internet Explorer.
Nearly half of our readers polled at Komando.com use Google Chrome. What’s your favorite browser? Which will you never use?
Think for a minute about what Google doesn’t know about you. Its search engine dominates the competition, and it runs apps and services that know what you’re watching, where you’re going and what you’re interested in online.
Every computer comes with a default browser. It usually comes from a Big Tech company, and it’s not necessarily the best choice for everyone. You may want a browser with better privacy features or more customization options.
If you use the internet, your privacy is always at risk. Every website you visit and every account you create makes you vulnerable to bad actors and companies looking to learn more about you.
While you can’t have guaranteed privacy, you can take some steps to reduce your digital footprint. Depending on your browser, you have some power to opt out of third-party cookies and other tracking tools. There’s also an online tool that lets you opt out of many advertising and marketing companies in a few easy steps. Tap or click here for more information.
The FBI has seen a significant spike in cybercrime reports since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hackers, scammers, and snoops are having a field day. Be sure to check for any updates to your gear.
A bug has been found in 79 different popular router models that let hackers remotely take over your devices. Tap or click here for the complete list of affected routers and how to protect your network. Phones are targets, too. Tap or click here for a specialized app that will tell you if your iPhone has been hacked.
A browser is your gateway to the internet. It interprets code from websites you visit and displays it in the form of images, text, video, etc. It also tracks your browsing habits to make your overall experience more enjoyable and convenient. Your choice of browser affects much more than what you see on the screen, however. Tap or click here for details on the top browsers.
No matter which browser you choose, you’re accessing the same internet.
That is, of course, unless you’re using Tor to trawl the Dark Web. Feeling curious about how to get there and what you’ll find? Here’s the info — use it at your own risk.
Think for a minute about what Google doesn’t know about you. Its search engine dominates the competition, with more than 91% of market share across the world.
It doesn’t stop there. The web giant owns — among other things — Gmail, YouTube, DoubleClick, Nest and Waze. These apps know what you’re watching, where you’re going and what you’re interested in online.
We all have our preferred browser. Maybe you did the research to find the best option for you, or you stick with the one that came pre-installed on your computer.
Well, if you haven’t put much thought into which one you use to surf the web, now is the time. Spam and phishing attempts are hitting astronomical rates, and your browser can go a long way in keeping you safe from clever cybercriminals.
You’ve heard about the “dark web” and the “deep web,” but you aren’t exactly sure what they are, nor what the difference is between them. We’ll help you understand these two parts of the Internet, and therefore help you avoid the shadier parts of the dark web —particularly if you search the web privately.
