VPN

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!

Fixes

• Router Checklist: one of the most important chapters in this guide
• Wi-Fi
• Setup your firewall.
• More about your router than you wanted to know.