In the News
The push to have universally updated browsers continues. In Major browsers simultaneously drop support for old security standards, Devin Coldewey at TechCrunch discusses the commitment of four major web browsers to support universal usage of TLS 1.3 by the year 2020. Coldewey explains that this goal is meant to eliminate the use of devices running outdated versions of TLS, an encryption protocol, which pose security risks for those devices still using the outdated versions.
Our Take
We use web browsers constantly if not every single day. Whether it’s with social media links, Internet searches, or a variety of other endeavors, web browsing has become a universal way to use the Internet and source information. The need to utilize the most updated version of a browser is vital to ensure that your searches and your data are protected to the highest available degree. The unified commitment of browsers such as Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Internet Explorer not only serves as a competitive decision to ensure that users do not favor a specific browser for its security posture but also signifies each company’s emphasis on protecting and securing their customers.
Recommendations
How can you stay secure while using online browsers?
- Update your devices and apps whenever possible to avoid running a faulty program
- Utilize the security and privacy options on all of your devices
- Understand the legal rights and practices of companies that store your data
- Only browse on trusted websites and refrain from clicking on arbitrary third-party links
- Stay up to date on news regarding recent data breaches and security flaws to see if you may have been affected