INTERNET PRIVACY AND SECURING YOURSELF

A video by Neacie71:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IRakLWbkTU http://video.foxnews.com/v/1414293713001/new-google-data-policy-raising-priva... I am making this video to discuss our privacy issues and to inform all of you who, perhaps aren't real computer savvy or just haven't bothered to make the changes, of a few methods by which to better protect yourselves.These protections cover internet threats as well as "roving eyes" in your work place or home environment. You should watch the video at the above link before continuing. A Linux based Operating System like "Ubuntu" is the best overall option but requires some effort to learn the system and to navigate through procedures. The first thing to do is set up your browser and this would include:

A. Stop using IE. I Use Firefox as my primary browser and SRWare Iron as my secondary.

B. Stop using Google as a search engine (Yahoo and Bing are just as bad)
Turn off "search suggestions" if you insist on using Google.
"Bind search", "Start page HTTPS" and "DuckDuckGo(SSL)" are just a few that are available which don't track or save your search history'

C. Never accept "third party cookies"

D. If you don't use your "history", turn it off. If you do use it, set up security to "clear history when browser closes".

E, Firefox has several good add-ons that will help to protect your privacy.
The first one that comes to mind is "Better Privacy". It will serve to protect you from so called, "super cookies", "Flash cookies" or LSO's which are a new generation cookie which offer unlimited user tracking to industry and marketing research. Concerning privacy, Flash cookies are the most critical. This add-on can be tweaked for exceptions or simply to either block them completely or eliminate them upon closing your browser. Other add-ons include, but are not limited to: a. "HTTPS-Everywhere 1.2.2" which automatically uses HTTPS security on many sites.
b. "cookieKiller" which does what it implies.
c. "DeSopa" which automatically evades DNS and connects directly to a website via it's IP address.
d. "Disconnect 1.0.1" which stops third parties from tracking the webpages you go to.
e. "Secure Sanitizer 0.3.3" which allows secure cleaning of cache and wiping traces by a "three step overwriting of data' (US DoD 5220 method) Another good practice is to Flush DNS which can be achieved through A simple "Command Prompt". For more information on flushing DNS see the following information: http://www.tech-faq.com/how-to-flush-dns.html All of these will help to assure a safe and secure internet surfing experience

F. Download and use "CCleaner". It is a fast and efficient means of doing a general sweep of your system and not only replicates some of the results achieved by using the above mentioned software, it rids your computer of unnecessary junk that only slows things down. This is really important to people who insist on using IE. You can also tweak IE by applying a little research into security matters concerning that browser.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

G. Download and install "Vidalia Bundle" This will connect you to the "TOR" network which assures your anonymity while using the internet. (research). This is a "roving" proxy and you can change you identity with a click of the mouse. In my opinion this is vital and does an excellent job.
https://www.torproject.org/download/download.html.en

E. Download and install "Hotspot Shield". This will also assign different ISP's, IP's assure anonymity as well. This program will run along side TOR without any interference. The free version is somewhat annoying with adds and so forth but in cases where you really want to cover yourself, it works flawlessly. Turns on and off with a click.
http://download.cnet.com/hotspot-shield/ These are all free and are simple to install and use, even for the most novice users. It is a shame that we have to go through this shit just to do what we did so freely a few short years ago but in this ever increasing "Police State" that we live in, I believe it is prudent to be awake to the threats and to do what we can to protect ourselves. I hope this will help some of you. Stay Vigilant, Keep you Powder Dry, and Love Thy Neighbor. Peace, Michael

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Education

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• privacy
• surveillance
• security
• software
• protection
• zippcast
• Google
• DNS

[MeCallCrazy]

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[orphanmonkey1]

For the beginning of the new underground rail road takes off. Yet, another sad page in the book for America. :(

[organichik]

Thanks for information. Do yoy mind if I call you for instructions as i am not a geeeeeek. lol but serious.

[PWITcom]

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