Passwords

The browser is the application that connects to the world wide web from your computer/device. It works with DNS and HTTP to fetch websites and read the HTML, CSS, code and other content for the browser to display.

Risks

3rd-party cookies from advertisers track you across websites when you visit a site that saves the cookie to your browser
These cookies can 'fingerprint' your identity through sophisticated means, sending data to trackers that can create an identity profile
Not using HTTPS on leaves your communications unprotected
Private browsing does not protect your information from your employer or ISP!

Passwords in Software Development

Fixes

Browser Alternatives that don't track you, block ads and increase speed and performance.
Browser Extensions that block ad tracking, reduce your digital fingerprint and increase online anonymity.
HTTPS encrypts your web surfing.
Private Browsing does not hide your web surfing from your employer or ISP.
TOR browser will hide your traffic from your employer or ISP or any network.
Read more about browsers and privacy.