Question

List some safe browsing practices on internet? (for both cases: a private access or shared access to the internet. )

What should be done in case you find your account is hacked on Emailing site, Social media site or on Brainly ?
List some a) Immediate actions b) future actions

Only Serious answer expected. Spam is deleted.

Only for B Stars , Benefactors, Moderators or serious users.
content quality answers expected.

Answer 1

Thanks for asking that question kvn murty sir

Why do we need safe browsing practices? 
Internet is a place which can be dangerous if we dont pay attention to the SECURITY. Only antivirus is not enough. Hackers can easily bypass the antivirus.

Now comes to your question. 
"List some safe browsing practices on internet? 
For both cases:a private access or shared access to the internet" 

Follow the given steps to do secure browsing and have the best browsing security:--

Step 1: Open your browser settings and deactivate Flash, Active X, Java Script and delete cookies. 

Step 2: Install an ad blocker (Avast, AdBlock Plus) to avoid all types of advertisements. 

Step 3: Use Heimdal Security software which is available in both free and pro versions. It will automatically update apps, block unsafe site, Internet traffic filter, give daily security tips and much more. 

Step 4:Use HTTPS everywhere to encrypt your data for secure browsing. And click only those links that starts with https://

Step 5: Apply the browser security settings in your browsers. The more security settings you apply, the more you will be protected from a majority of Cyber Attacks. 

Step 6: (For shared access) I recommend you to login with 2 step verification. After that log out from all your accounts and delete history and cookies which is stored in the browser.

BONUS TIPS++

♦ Make sure to log out from all your accounts every time you are done with your job. Especially, if you are not on your own device or on a shared network. Even when password is changed, some sites won't log you out from other devices. 

♦ Browsing in Incognito mode while on temporarily used or shared devices can help you reduce the risk of letting others know your web info. It also will automatically log you out once the tab is closed.

♦ Don't share your confidential info in insecure websites like torrents.




If your account ever hacked on Emailing sites, Social media or on brainly, don't be panic because We should know the security measures to recover our account. You can automatically notified by the Breach Alarm after registration

Then, ask the following questions to yourself
1)Have you logged into your account in the past from the same device?
2)Have you activated 2-step verification
3)Have you set a backup email for my account
4)Have you remembered a past password or answer any security questions
5)Have you had a contact to the administrator, Moderators, leaders on brainly/slack

If any of these questions if you get the answer 'YES' then you will surely recover your account immediately

In case of Emergency try the following in order to recover your account-

♣ Imediately try changing your password if you are logged in & that might help in certain instances.

♣ Report instantly to website administration team (in case of Brainly, it's Mod Team).

♣ Get your account freezed or temporarily suspended if it's out of control. 

♣ Don't hesitate to contact Cyber Cell if the hacker has attacked you. In case you are too young, request adults to help.

In case you face a hack issue here on Brainly, contact moderators & our legal team will help you with the required.


For the security in the future do the following settings in your account - -

1)Change your old password and create a unique and strong password with the help of the tool Lastpass.

2)Review your emailing and social media accounts settings and confirm the recovery mobile number, email address, and other security settings.

3)On brainly I will change my old password and review the recovery email address.

At last I will contact the cyber security expert /Cyber Police to take necessary actions both in present and future

Please like, comment and share this information to every brainly user so that they can secure their accounts and get help in need.

STAY SAFE
-Ekansh Nimbalkar
From Brainly Stars Team

Answer 2

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