With the home use of computers or in public settings such as coffee houses or where a WiFi wireless connection is available, secure surfing on the web at all times should be a priority. Indicators may appear to users that could be warnings of possibly compromised data.

The pitfalls of web browsers as computer programs for accessing network sites are potential connections to viruses, hackers, and those online with illegal intentions. The most common browsers available are: Internet Explorer (due to the dominance of Microsoft Windows), Mozila Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, and Opera.

Need for regular system updates

It is important to regularly update your operating system and web browser. Windows has an automatic update component that updates itself and Internet Explorer. The Firefox and Safari browsers also update automatically.