Basic Web Safety

& Privacy

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Note: These slides are focused on the group which looked at passwords, web browsing and social networks, as the topics were split into groups

PAsswords

Should I use a Password Manager? What is 2FA?

• Why you should use one.
• Comparing Password Managers
• Why in-browser solutions aren't secure
• Passphrases: (Less secure) alternative to a password manager, but more secure than passwords
• Use two-factor authentication: Authy, Google Authenticator, Yubikey
• Never re-use an important password (e.g. banking) on other websites
• More on passwords: here

HTTPS everywhere

+ ad Blockers

You can even use a browser that forces the usage of https and blocks ads and scripts by default:

brave.com

Privacy

Should I Use a VPn?

• Connection is secured (usually using AES)
• Masking location & IP Addresses
• Tunnel through restricted sites & censorship
• Easier to use as a layer of security over normal web services, esp video, than Tor. (Google Drive, YouTube etc)
• Nothing (even Tor) is truly 100% anonymous
• Some VPNs: RiseUp VPN, PIA, TunnelBear, OpenVPN

Social Networks & Interconnected Online Profiles

How much do people really know about me?

• How easy is it for someone to social engineer me?
• Can websites be manipulated into giving out my personal information? Yes, even Facebook.
• Open an incognito browser window and search:

(your name)  site:(social network).com