If you are thinking that only spyware or malware that you should be afraid of, then you are wrong. Every website tries best to extract info from each visitor. Every time you visit a website, a cookie is placed on your computer that tracks your internet activities. Social networks too are like the websites and they too have these tracking facilities. If you are using internet on your phones and tablets then the scene could be worse too. All of your contacts is like an open book.
You do not have to panic much, some info leak is possible but that does not mean your computer provides access to all the info. You can get privacy tools before starting and protect your computer. Here are some tools.
- SafeSheperd
This wipes off all the database on the people search websites. It removes records that have fax or mail request that are attached to them. You have to pay a monthly subscription of $14 and enjoy the safety.
- Privacy Store
This app rates websites according to the way they deal with personal data of the visitor and their tacking methods. It also informs you when your data is shared, with whom it is shared and when the account is closed what happens to the data.
- Disconnect
Download these extensions for browsers like Firefox, chrome etc and you can block websites from tracking your activities. Disconnect has anti tracking tools for Social networking sites and collusion which is an information tool that reveals who is following you in the cyber world.
- Hotspot Shield
This is a virtual private network and it allows you to browse anonymously. You will be protected against malware and have a secure connection to websites. If you are a person who use public Wi-Fi spots then this is a must have for you. This is currently available for iOS.
- Burn Note
If you have to send personal data to somebody time and again and that person is not aware about privacy then use burn note. Burn note sends self destructive messages so you need not have to worry about the privacy of your info when in some other person’s phone. This has comprehensive privacy policies integrated into the app.
These are some of the tools that safeguard your privacy when online. Use them and browse safely.
