Wednesday, March 28, 2012

How to make your browser secure

Every browser has its share of security problems. Make Secure browser is the basic ways to protect your computer from potentially harmful online content or malicious software is easy, fast and free. Try to set your browser's security settings at the appropriate level.

No matter which browser you use, always follow these top five security tips:
  • Delete spam messages without opening them or replying to them.
  •  Use great caution when clicking on links sent to you in e-mail or text messages.
  • Do not open e-mail attachments unless you know the sender and you're expecting the attachment.
  • Create strong passwords. Use different passwords for your online banking accounts.
  • Make sure you use firewall, as well as antivirus and anti spyware software that is automatically updated.
How to check your Internet Explorer security settings:

      1. Open Internet Explorer.
      2. Click the Tools button and then click Internet Options.
      3. Click the Security tab.

You will see four security zones:

Internet: The level of security for the Internet zone is applied to all Web sites by default. The security level for this zone is set to medium-high, but you can change it to either medium or high. The only Web sites for which this security setting is not used are those in the Local Intranet zone, or sites that you specifically entered into the Trusted or Restricted Site zones.

Local Intranet: The level of security for the Local Intranet zone is applied to Web sites and content that is stored on a corporate or business network. The security level for the Local Intranet zone is set to medium, but you can change it to any level.

Trusted Sites: The level of security for Trusted Sites is applied to sites that you have specifically indicated to be ones that you trust not to damage your computer or information. The security level for Trusted Sites is set to medium, but you can change it to any level.

Restricted Sites: The level of security for Restricted Sites is applied to sites that might potentially damage your computer or compromise your personal information. Adding sites to the restricted zone does not block them, but it prevents them from using scripting or any active content. The security level for Restricted Sites is set to high and cannot be changed.

Here is some steps to view or change the security setting on Internet Explorer 7/8:
internet explorer security

 In addition to these default security levels, you can customize individual security settings.

Step1: Open Internet Explorer.

Step2: Click the Tools button and then click Internet Options.

Step3: Click the Security tab.

Step4: Click the "Custom level..." button.

Step5: At the bottom of the pop-up box, you can reset the security setting to something higher or lower. Settings that are not at recommended levels will be highlighted in red.

Step6: If you modify your security settings and want to change them back to the default level, follow the above instructions through step 4. Then click on the "Reset all zones to default level" button.

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