web – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog Articles and news about Mobile Security, Android, Apps, Social Media and Technology in general. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:49:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-psafe_blog_purple-shield-32x32.png web – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog 32 32 <![CDATA[What Your Mobile Web Browsing History Reveals About You]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/mobile-web-browsing-history-reveals/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 20:16:09 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=12554 When it comes to the Internet, nothing is really private. Internet service providers and various companies are tracking your every move, usually to learn your habits and interests for creating targeted advertisements. But hackers may also be studying your every move and learning your interests so that they can more effectively scam you or hack your online accounts. Use the Anti-Hacking feature to protect yourself from malicious websites:

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Anti-Hacking will block malicious websites and phishing attempts when you’re online, so that you never have to worry about your personal information being stolen. You’ll also receive warnings about deceptive websites to ensure that your information is always secure.

Read More: Your Phone Can Be Hacked Even When It’s Offline

Your Web Browsing History Says A Lot About You

An Internet service provider, company, or hacker doesn’t have to stalk your social networking accounts to learn a lot about you (although that can help). All they have to do is look at your web browsing history and track your online behavior. You’re not better off using Incognito mode, either. This mode only stops your web browsing history from being recorded; it doesn’t stop websites or others from tracking you. Your mobile browsing history may know more about you than your friends or family do, which means that this can be dangerous information for a hacker to have.

Despite this lack of online privacy, we trust the Internet. We ask it everything, and use it for just about everything. Your web browsing history may reveal: your current health status or concerns; where you shop and what you eat; which websites you visit frequently; your political views; whether or not you’re looking for a new job, or if you like your job; if you’re single, or if you’re in a happy or miserable relationship; where you live, where you travel to, and where you want to go; your level of education; and your hobbies, such as reading, watching Netflix, and beyond.

How Private Should Your Web Browsing Habits Be?

This is currently a topic of much debate, as the U.S. Congress recently voted on rolling back Internet privacy protections, which means that Internet service providers will be able to easily sell your web browsing history. This information will likely be used for marketing purposes, but in theory, it could extend beyond that. The best way to protect your mobile web browsing history from prying eyes is to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) app. A VPN will encrypt your online traffic and location so that no one can track your online behavior.

]]> <![CDATA[5 Tricks for Creating Stronger Passwords]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/5-tricks-creating-stronger-passwords/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:00:32 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=9857 There are many different ways that you can browse the Web more safely. You can start by creating stronger passwords, informing yourself on common online scams, and running regular virus scans on your devices. Further, use DFNDR’s Anti-Hacking feature to protect you from phishing scams and fake websites designed to steal your information and money. Once activated, you’ll receive warnings about malicious sites so you can ensure that your personal information is never stolen. Click here to block malicious websites as you browse the Web:

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It’s not always easy to create a strong password, though. You may have been using one of the most common passwords for years without realizing it. You may find that you’ve made your password too obvious because you’re using common information about yourself like a phone number or home address. The following are five tips to remember in order to create stronger passwords.

Read More: Here Are the Most Common Passwords, Ranked

  1. Remember the Rules

Passwords should be at least eight characters long, and should be complex: they should contain lower case letters, upper case letters, numbers, and special characters. The longer you can make your password, the better.

  1. Don’t be Too Obvious

Don’t create obvious passwords or PINs. PIN numbers like 0000, 1111, 2222, or 1234 are very common: up to 20% of those in use are accounted for by these common sets of numbers. Additionally, don’t be too personal with your password. Don’t use your phone number, your birth date, or your social security number when making your password.

  1. Use a Passphrase

One of the biggest reasons people make simple passwords is that they want to make sure they will remember them. To remember your password while still being complex, use a passphrase. A passphrase could incorporate a line from your favorite movie, song, or television show while still using the rules of complexity detailed in rule #1. For example, your passphrase might be: “Sweet*H0me*Ala8ama.”

  1. Use a Password Manager

If you have trouble remembering your passwords, use a password manager. With a password manager, like 1Password or LastPass, you’ll ensure that you have a unique and encrypted password that you can store safely on the cloud or transfer to your phone.

  1. Don’t Use a One-Size-Fits-All Password

If a hacker figured out your password for one website, and you used the same password everywhere, he’d have all your information. That’s why it’s so important to create a unique password for every account that you have.

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