How I protect myself. Previously in this assignment I spoke about some methods and tools one should use to protect oneself when using any online or even offline portals. The methods and tools I used are as follows: 1. HTTPS. 2. Better Passwords. 3. Do not store passwords physically or digitally. 4. Anti-virus. 5. Firewalls. These methods are not only my personal choices to lead a safe life online but the proof as they say is in the pudding. I myself have utilised all of these tools and methods in crafting and maintaining my blog and personal computing system. Let’s start with HTTPS. HTTPS or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure has been automatically implemented through my chosen browser (Mozilla Firefox) but I have taken this a step further. Within the settings on Blogger one can enable an HTTPS filter which will not allow unsecure content to be used or posted on this blog. Better passwords is the next and arguably the most im
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