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Misinformation or outdated advice about online security can make you and your personal data vulnerable.
However, this only applies to your particular rig and surfing app.
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Also, if malware lurks on your equipment, incognito mode won’t hide your activities from it.
It’s true thatHTTPS encrypts your communicationwith the website, which prevents snoopers from reading the data in transit.
However, this does notguarantee that the website itself is safe.
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So Why Isn’t the Internet Secure Now?
HTTPS only ensures secure transmission of data; it does not ensure the integrity of the site’s content.
Cybercriminals can also use HTTPS on their malicious sites, tricking visitors into thinking these sites are safe.
Always ensure the website you’re visiting is genuine and reputable, regardless of whether it uses HTTPS.
Some extensions may contain malicious code, while others might track your browsing activities for marketing purposes.
Even extensions that were initially safe can become harmful if they’re bought and repurposed by less scrupulous developers.
Only install extensions from trusted developers, and check the permissions an extension asks for during installation.
However, it does not make your browsing completely secure.
The websites you visit, and any malware on your equipment, can still potentially track your activities.
Moreover, the VPN provider itself can see your internet traffic unless it employs a strict no-logs policy.
And it’s important toset up your VPN correctly and avoid common mistakes.
