Chapter 37. Keeping Your Internet Activities Private

Every time you use the Internet, you risk losing your privacy. If you visit malicious websites, you risk losing your credit card number or other sensitive information to thieves. In addition, if others use your Macintosh, they can see which websites you've visited.

To protect your privacy on the Internet, you need to keep private information and your activities to yourself. Your Macintosh can help you avoid malicious websites that may trick you into giving away sensitive information and mask the websites you've browsed.

Project goals: Identify when it's safe to send credit card numbers and other sensitive information over the Internet. Wipe out all data that could show others which websites you've ...

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