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Should you clear your browser cache, cookies and history for better privacy?

Your browser saves pieces of your online activity to make the web feel faster and more convenient. Cached images help pages load quickly, cookies keep you signed in, and history helps you revisit sites. Those features are useful, so clearing everything every day is unnecessary. Still, a well-timed cleanup can reduce tracking, protect privacy on […]

Using a shared computer? Turn on private browsing to protect your accounts and history

A shared computer can be convenient when you are traveling, visiting a library, staying at a hotel, or borrowing a friend’s laptop. It can also expose your browsing history, login sessions, and personal information to the next person who uses it. Private browsing, called Incognito in Google Chrome, InPrivate in Microsoft Edge, and Private Browsing […]

5 browser security tips that can stop cyberattacks before they start

Most people think of cybersecurity in terms of antivirus software, firewalls, or password protection. But one of the most targeted applications on your device is the one you use every day: your web browser. Whether you’re shopping online, managing bank accounts, checking email, working remotely, or scrolling social media, your browser serves as the front […]

Log out of websites when you’re finished to protect your online accounts

Staying logged in is convenient. You open your laptop, visit your favorite shopping site, email account, streaming app, bank, or job board, and everything is ready to go. No password. No verification code. No delay. But that convenience comes with a risk: if a device is shared, lost, stolen, or infected with malware, an active […]

Clear out your cookies regularly to protect your privacy and reduce online tracking

Cookies make the web more convenient, but they also leave a trail. Websites use cookies to remember logins, keep items in your shopping cart, save preferences, and personalize what you see. That can be helpful, but over time, old cookies can also let websites and advertisers keep track of activity long after a person stops […]

Fake browser updates are back: How to spot malware before you install it

Fake browser update scams are making the rounds again, and they look more believable than ever. You visit a familiar website, a pop-up says your browser is outdated, and the message pushes you to click “Update now.” It feels helpful, but it may be malware. Real browser updates protect you. Fake browser updates infect you. […]