Web-based Security ‘How To’

Task 1

Describe the procedure to delete information from your browsing activity, such as history, cookies or saved passwords.

For example, in Google Chrome the procedure is

  • On your computer, open Chrome
  • At the top right, click
  • More tools -> clear -> browsing data
  • Now complete the research to find out how to delete browsing activities….
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Repeat the above task for Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge instead of Google Chrome.

Internet Explorer: At the top right, click: Safety -> Delete browsing history

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Repeat the above task for Firefox instead Chrome.

FireFox -> Options -> Privacy -> History -> clear all current history

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Task 2

Describe the procedure to Send a “Do Not Track” request with your browsing traffic

For example, in Google Chrome the procedure is

  • On your computer, open Chrome
  • At the top right, click
  • Now complete the research to find out how to send a “Do Not Track” request….
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Answer: Settings -> At the left top, click Advanced -> Privacy and security -> on the 7th lane there is an option to “Send a “Do not Track”.

  • Repeat the above task for Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge
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Instead of Google Chrome Repeat the above task for Firefox instead Chrome.

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Answer: At the top right, click Settings -> Options -> Privacy -> Tracking

Task 3

Describe the procedure to browse the Internet in Private mode.

For example, in Google Chrome the procedure is

  • On your computer, open Chrome
  • At the top right, click
  • Click “New Incognito”
  • Now complete the research to find out how to browse in Private mode….
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Repeat the above task for Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge instead of Google Chrome.

Answer: Internet Explorer: At the top right, click Tools -> Safety -> InPrivate Browsing

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Repeat the above task for Firefox instead Chrome.

Answer: Firefox: At the top right, click Open Menu -> New Private Window

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Task 4

Describe the procedures to block Popups, Cookies and to disable Location services.

For example, in Google Chrome the procedure is

  • On your computer, open Chrome
  • At the top right, click
  • Now complete the research to find out how to block Popups….

Answer: Click on Privacy and Security -> Content settings ->

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Repeat the above task for Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge instead of Google Chrome.

Answer: At the top right, click Tools -> Click on Pop-up Blocker

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Repeat the above task for Firefox instead Chrome.

Answer: Firefox: At the top right, click Open Menu -> Content -> Pop-ups -> Block pop-up Windows

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