Web browsers are essential tools on mobile and desktop devices. As such, they are magnets for cyberattackers looking to exploit flaws in their architectures, plugins, extensions and more. For this reason, it’s advisable to update them as soon as possible by either checking an app store (on mobile) or finding the right button in their […]

All major desktop and mobile browsers let you create bookmarks for individual websites, which can be clicked/tapped from a list to visit the site in question. It might seem like a trivial feature, but it’s actually a good security enhancement, since it spares you from needing to manually type in URLs or click on links […]

Pop-up blockers disable windows that could potentially contain malicious code. Most modern browsers have a feature that you can enable to block pop-up advertisements, check in the browser settings.

Install software updates so that attackers cannot take advantage of known problems or vulnerabilities. Many browsers like Firefox, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge offer automatic updates. If this option is available, you could enable it.

In the process of normal usage, your web browser will accumulate a lot of cookies and other website data like caches. These items can be useful whenever you need to revisit a site since they help it remember you. However, they can slow down performance over time. Make sure you clear out website data periodically […]

If you use your own router, it’s important to ensure it’s a recent model and has the latest firmware. By looking up the model number, you can determine if it is compatible with specific security protocols and also find its default IP address. By entering the latter in your browser, you can check its firmware […]