Tier 2 - Enhanced Basic Protection

Take your online privacy to the next level with these additional tools and practices.

Browser Extensions for Blocking Trackers and Ads

These extensions help prevent websites from tracking your online activity and reduce the amount of ads you see while browsing.

  • uBlock Origin - A lightweight, open-source ad and tracker blocker that efficiently blocks unwanted content. (Scroll to the bottom of the landing page to select your browser.)
  • Privacy Badger - An extension by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) that automatically learns to block invisible trackers.

By blocking trackers and ads, these extensions help protect your privacy, reduce your digital footprint, and improve your browsing experience.

Password Managers

Password managers help you maintain strong, unique passwords for every site without the need to memorize them all. They store your login information in a secure vault that's protected by one master password. Here are a few reputable options:

  • 1Password - 1Password gives you the security you need in today's online world without slowing you down. 1Password remembers all your passwords for you, and keeps them safe and secure behind the one password that only you know.
  • Bitwarden - Bitwarden offers an open-source comprehensive solution for managing your passwords securely and efficiently.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by requiring a second form of verification beyond your password.

Common 2FA methods include:

Enable 2FA on your most important accounts, such as email, banking, and social media, to significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access.