How can you make your Web browsing safe and secure? List and explain the main issues to be controlled.

What will be an ideal response?


- Use a secure connection for sensitive data. Most commercial Web sites encrypt sensitive information sent to and from the site during the payment phase of an e-commerce purchase.
- Block third-party cookies. Cookies can be used to keep track of the pages you view at a site, the merchandise you select, and other profile information. You should make sure your browser is configured to block third-party cookies that can be used to track the sites you've visited and to generate targeted ads.
- Monitor temporary Internet files. A browser cache is a temporary local storage area for Web page elements. Web pages in the cache are a sort of record of your activities on the Web. Like cookies, a cache is relatively safe; but you might want to clear it if you use a public computer or if you're concerned that people with access to your computer might be curious about your Web activities.
- Run antivirus software. Antivirus software modules contain several defensive tools that block Web-based exploits.
- Keep your browser and operating system updated. Browsers and operating systems are updated frequently to patch security vulnerabilities. Apply these updates as soon as they are available.

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