Safer browsing on the Internet
If you are concerned about the ´behind the scenes´ of your Internet access, you may apply the following changes on your network:
- use DNS servers that block sites hosting malware, phishing schemes, and scams:
- guidelines for using alternative DNS servers can be found on WikiLeaks
- a list of Free & Public DNS Servers is published by about.com
- you may consider Cloudflare’s DNS for Families.
- install tools to detect and protect against web page trackers (scripts, pixels, and other elements):
here is a list of Browser Extensions that Protect Your Privacy - use Ghostery to control page trackers
Check your pc or mac for IP leaks and see what your give away on information: IP/DNS Detection.
