part of the dark web.
How to protect yourself on the dark web
A lot has been discussed with reference to the dark web, and so far, we have
established that the streets of the dark web may not be the best in terms of
safety and there are indeed some terrifying activities that you may find
there. As you browse on the dark web, however, there are some steps that
you can take to ensure that you stay safe:
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Update your Tor browser
Like every other browser you know by now, the Tor browser is also likely
to have its own weaknesses. That is why it is important for you to remain
vigilant at all times. Keep your browser up-to-date and always be on the
look-out for vulnerability notices as this is the time that any are likely to get
caught unprepared and the criminals take advantage.
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Make use of a reputable VPNs
Using VPNs is important for dark web users as it is a platform that helps
you keep your personal information, including address and identity safe
while also protecting you from data breaches. However, when it comes to
the issue of VPNs, everything is not a one size fits all. Your VPN should,
therefore, at least, meet minimum criteria. One important factor to consider
in this case would, therefore, be that the VPN you chose should be from a
country that encourages data retention. When this is the case, there is a
higher likelihood that your information will be better protected.
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Avoid Macros
There are apps that run scripts, and there are also Macros which can be
risky for you if you want your location to stay private. These may be
needed on normal sites such as YouTube. However, when you are on the
dark web, and a site begins to ask you to enable scripts, then there is
definitely a problem, and you should look out to ensure that you do not get
your computer infected by malware and viruses.
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Be careful about your downloads
The dark web is not safe at all, and that is why you have to be careful about
what you download on there. Unfortunately, malicious code can be
packaged in any type of file, and the worst part is that it can be hard for you
to realize that the packaging is that of a virus until it is too late and the
malware is eating into your system. Sometimes, it is even better to use a
virtual machine so that in case there is malware involved; you can isolate it
from the rest of the operating system.
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Adjust your min d
You may be going to the web daily and roam the streets even when you
understand there is a significant threat. Until you get attacked by malware
on the internet, there is a probability that you will not understand fully the
eminent danger that surrounds browsing the internet, especially the dark
web. If you think that the darknet is a safe place to surf, the results could be
fatal. As such, you should not trust anyone on the darknet and you should
always be careful so that you do not unknowingly infect your computer
with malware. In short, be very skeptical of people on the dark web as it is
highly likely that they are in search of something, do not fall prey to the
antics of these people at any one point. Train your mind to recognize this
place as a potential hazard.
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