Even if you don’t think you have anything to hide while browsing, no one wants constant surveillance when using the internet. In order to keep your online life more private and secure, there are a few tips that you should keep in mind.
For one, learn how to secure your browsing, messaging, and devices. There are many steps that you can take in order to contain your privacy. To secure your browsing, it is important to remember that joining public WI-FI networks is risky. It is easy for someone to monitor the web pages you browse and also get ahold of private information. When looking for ways to secure your messaging, keep in mind that calls and messages can be intercepted or wiretapped at anytime. To prevent this, try using a different app that doesn’t collect metadata. Lastly, one tip to use to secure your devices is to get rid of the fingerprint phone unlock. It is easy for someone to forcefully make you unlock your phone with your fingerprint so you can prevent this by turning that feature completely off.
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LIS 4022 Spring 2020 