6 SAFE INTERNET PRACTICES

 

The Internet is a global network of computers that is accessed by the World wide web. The world wide web is a service. The Internet is an infrastructure. The world wide web is a subset of the Internet. The Internet is the superset of the world wide web.

The internet helps us with facts and figures, information and knowledge for personal, social and economic development. There are many uses of the internet, however, the use of the internet in our daily life depends on individual requirements and goals.

With loads of advantages and peak utility Internet demands our utmost attention at every stage for the user safety.  There are a number of drawbacks to Internet use. For example, there is a high risk of fraud online because criminals try to get access to people's personal data. Apart from that, there are other threats online such as viruses, phishing, and so on.

For safety and security the following are the 6 points that I follow strictly: 

 Not to share passwords, PIN and OTP with others

Not to permit unwanted sites to send their notifications and subscribe to their newsletter

Not to sign in  when  the pop up message states the site is not secured

Not to  share any information or reply to spam mails

Not to upload personal information  on social media.

Not to open doubtful links  and reply to  irrelevant or false messages of winning jackpots

Above all using incognito mode for banking and other important works.  It provides few benefits like:

Deletes cookies and browser history when you close your browser.

Prevents some online tracking, including ad tracking.

Protects sensitive information such as passwords and personal data.

Lets you log in to multiple accounts on the same website.

 The Internet is definitely a boon when utilized in a proper way, but the Internet can be a bane and lead to hazards and terrible consequences if misused. Use it wisely and broaden and enlighten your knowledge and perception.

(This blogpost is  a part of Blog Chatter's BLOGHOP  prompt : 6  safe Internet practices you follow)