How to Block My Personal Information From Internet Websites
When you surf the Internet, it is extremely important to keep your personal information secure and out of the hands of other individuals. Most often, all it takes is common sense to block off most threats, but you do need to a few extra precautions if you want to make sure nobody else on the Internet can see or obtain your own personal data.
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Install an antivirus scanning software that constantly runs in the background of your computer. This step gives you notification as soon as a virus that may potentially try to capture your personal information attempts to access your computer.
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Avoid opening emails from an unfamiliar source. Often, these communications can harbor content that tries to steal your personal information.
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Navigate only to websites with which you are familiar. Never give personal information unless you know for sure the site is secure. Use extra caution, especially when asked for your Social Security number, credit card information and drivers license number.
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Access a proxy site when surfing the Web. A proxy site blocks all of your information, including IP address, location and the Internet provider you use. There are literally dozens of different proxy sites on the Internet you can use, including "Proxysite.org," "BestProxysites.com" and "Top100proxysites.com." When using a proxy site, you simply type in the URL of the site you want to visit in the "Search Bar" and the website appears on the page.
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