Browsers

##Threats

Your browser is where you interact with the Internet. At some point or another all of your personal information goes through your browser. Not all browsers are created equal, and this is especially true from a security perspective.

##Best Practices

• Use a modern web browser that is always completely up to date. Chrome or Firefox would be preferable.
• Always log out of any online service after you are done.
• Always ensure that SSL/TLS encryption is enabled on all sites that you are logged into or where you are submitting any personal information. (Look for the green padlock next to the URL)
• Use an ad-blocker to help reduce malicious ads.
• If you are on a shared or public computer, use the incognito or private browsing mode to avoid sensitive data being stored locally.
• Regularly check to make sure no additional browser extension or addons have been installed. For Chrome type chrome://extensions into the address bar. For Firefox type about:support in the address bar.
• Limit the number of browser extensions you use and only install from trusted sources (The app extension markets for Chrome or Firefox).