Set your browser to update automatically and double check pop-ups before clicking! Sometimes adware masquerades as browser updates. When checking for updates, use your browser's settings instead of clicking pop ups. Usually update options are in the general or about sections.
Example below is Firefox:
Clear Cookies and Cache Regularly
Clear your browser's cookies and cache periodically to remove stored data that could be used in session hijacking attacks. Optionally some browsers have settings that can do this for you.
Check Out Additional Security Settings
Most Browsers have extra security options. Check out your browsers Privacy & Security options!
Recommended Privacy & Security settings for Firefox:
Deceptive Content and Dangerous Software Protection
Ensure this is enabled to protect against malicious sites. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Security and check Block dangerous and deceptive content
Enhanced Tracking Protection
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection and set it to Standard or Strict. This blocks known trackers and enhances your privacy
Review Permissions
Regularly review and manage site permissions for location, camera, microphone, and notifications. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Permission
Clear History and Data
Set Firefox to clear history and data on exit. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > History and select Clear history when Firefox closes.
HTTPS-Only Mode
Enable HTTPS-Only Mode to ensure all connections are secure. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > HTTPS-Only Mode and select Enable HTTPS-Only Mode in all windows
Content Blocking
CUS recommends the use of , an open-source web extension which can block unwanted content. By default uBlock Origin blocks ads and trackers through dynamic content blocking lists. Additionally there are settings to block almost anything you want including websites, pop ups, extensions, third party scripts, etc. Install it by following the link, or using your web browser's extension store.
Every now and then, a website will break, or tell you to disable your adblocker to continue. The easiest way to proceed is clicking the uBlock Origin icon in your extensions toolbar, clicking the big power button (pictured below), and reloading. This will disable uBlock for that site.
(Advanced users can also use uBlock to block the notification telling you to disable your adblocker. See more below.)
If you would like to change blocking settings you can click the gear/settings button. In settings you can more fine tune what content to allow or block for all websites or a specific website. To become a uBlock power user, check out their github wiki: .
