Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers when it comes to visiting all kinds of pages on the Internet, as it is easy to use, fast and with constant updates. But not everything is based on opening Chrome and starting to browse, since it is always advisable to take some preventive measures , since when we are on the Internet, we are exposed to any threat that can endanger both our security and privacy.
That is why to keep our security safe it does not hurt that we take into account a series of recommendations that we must take into account when browsing with Chrome with which we can keep our computer protected against any adversity.
Keep your antivirus, Windows and Chrome updated
If we want to browse the Internet in a more secure way, it is important that we have updates up to date . First, we must have Chrome completely updated to its latest version so that it has any news or improvement that may arise in terms of security. Likewise, we cannot ignore updates to both our antivirus and Windows, as these will help us correct any flaw or vulnerability that makes it possible for any virus or Trojan to enter and attack.
Avoid clicking on unknown links
When browsing the Internet and accessing various pages through links, you have to be very careful. The links in which we click must always be from trusted sites , since they may contain viruses and malware that can end up on our computer. Be completely wary of links that lead to prizes obtained or gifts of checks with a lot of money from a raffle since in addition to being a scam, clicking on it can fill our computer with garbage.
Block the webcam
Blocking the webcam on our computer is another tip that we should follow when browsing the Internet with Chrome. There are hackers and viruses that could sneak through the computer and get information and spy on us through the camera of our PC . Therefore, it is convenient that we have it locked for greater security and use it only when necessary. For this we can use a sticker or some clips for laptops that keep it hidden. In Chrome, within the “Website Settings”. In it we will find the list of activated permissions and control the websites that we have allowed to send us notifications. If one of them does not fit, we can eliminate it.
Download applications from trusted sites
The last tip is about downloading applications, something common when we surf the Internet. We always recommend that downloads should be made from their official sites or, failing that, from trusted websites . This is so because some programs may contain a vulnerability or virus that, when the installer is run, may end up on our computer. In this way, they can infect and negatively affect the system, even bypassing the antivirus protection.
