SECURITY_CHECK
Verify your connection security and browser privacy settings
ABOUT_SECURITY_CHECKS
These checks analyze your browser's security and privacy settings. HTTPS ensures encrypted communication. DNT and GPC are signals you can send to websites requesting not to be tracked. Note: These signals are voluntary - websites may ignore them.
Why does HTTPS matter?
HTTPS encrypts the data between your browser and the website, preventing hackers from intercepting your information. Without HTTPS, passwords, credit cards, and personal data can be stolen on public Wi-Fi or by ISPs.
What is Do Not Track (DNT)?
Do Not Track is a browser setting that requests websites not to track you. However, it's merely a suggestion - most websites ignore it. It's better to use actual privacy tools like ad blockers or privacy browsers.
Are cookies bad for security?
Cookies themselves aren't bad - they're necessary for staying logged in. However, third-party cookies can track you across websites. Modern browsers block third-party cookies by default for better privacy.
How do I improve my browser security?
Keep your browser updated, use HTTPS-only mode, enable strict tracking protection, use a password manager, and consider browser extensions like uBlock Origin for ad/tracker blocking.