Browser security
9 questions
How to check a site for security?
•Green lock in the address bar = HTTPS.
•Click on the lock → certificate information.
•Check the domain correctness (phishing uses similar ones).
•VirusTotal for URL check.
•Web of Trust shows reputation.
How to protect against phishing in the browser?
•Enable anti-phishing protection in settings.
•Do not click on links from suspicious emails.
•Check URLs before entering data.
•Use a password manager — it won't fill on a fake site.
•Enable 2FA on important accounts.
What to do if the browser is infected with malware?
•Check installed extensions — remove suspicious ones.
•Reset browser settings.
•Scan your computer with antivirus.
•Change passwords for important accounts.
•Reinstall the browser if necessary.
How to enable HTTPS-Only mode?
•Chrome: Settings → Security → Always use HTTPS.
•Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → 'Only HTTPS' mode.
•Edge: Settings → Privacy → Automatically switch to HTTPS.
•The browser will warn if the site does not support HTTPS.
How to disable WebRTC to protect your IP?
•WebRTC can reveal your real IP even through a VPN.
•Firefox: about:config → media.peerconnection.enabled = false.
•Chrome: WebRTC Leak Prevent extension.
•Brave: disabled by default.
•Check: browserleaks.com/webrtc.
Browser security: how to set up protection against phishing and malicious sites?
Start with simple steps in 'Browser Security': update your browser, clear cache/cookies for problematic sites, and disable extensions one by one.
Browser security: how to manage site permissions (camera/microphone/geolocation)?
Practical tip for 'Browser Security': test in private mode and in another browser. This quickly shows whether the problem is with the site or your profile/extensions.
Browser security: how to securely store passwords and cookies in your browser?
Answer for 'Browser Security': enable synchronization, but keep 2FA and backup codes. Security is more important than convenience.
Browser security: how to reduce the risk of infection through extensions?
For 'Browser Security', it is useful to set up a password manager and tracker blocker, but do not install dozens of extensions at once.