For Windows before 10, I used to use EMET. It blocked a few Firefox crashes that were either non-reproducible bugs or active exploits over the years. :)
For Linux, I use the grsecurity kernel patches. (I run Debian with the dotdeb repositories for PHP 7.)
I do most of my casual Internet browsing with Tor Browser (via torbrowser-launcher) inside of a virtual machine. Once a site is trusted, I'll actually visit it in my host OS.
I use password managers. Mostly LastPass (for casual use) and KeePass (for high-security use).
I encrypt my hard drives (with a 64-character passphrase) and smartphones (with a passphrase, not a PIN).
To take it even one step further, Even I did not exposing anything should I write a comment for questions like this at all?!
Some sort of Privacy Paranoia! :D
Don't install Flash (or any browser plugins), disable it if a browser comes with it preinstalled (Chrome)
Full disk encryption for all devices.
Password manager (1Password) with unique passwords for every service.
Use devices that have biometric login (e.g. Fingerprint) so people don't see you typing in your password, and it's not recorded by a security cameras (may sound silly but think this will become a new attack vector in the future).
Try to point computer screens away from windows (as in the glass kind, not the OS). All it takes is a competitor renting an office opposite yours, and armed with a high powered telescopic camera.
Use an AdBlocker.
Try to get all my software from official app stores (Mac App Store)
I do almost nothing, and it's terrible. I should know better.
I've recently started using uBlock Origin. I used Adblock Plus before that, but that was to avoid seeing & loading ads, not to protect myself. Installing uBO was intended as a security & privacy measure.
I got a aluminum baseball bat in my room, althought i think its for softball. Two-step verification and secondary email account and phone number. Linux (Debian) my main OS. Is it weird that i don't trust password managers? i mean, i rather memorize the passwords, even if there are a lot. I use AdBlock, but im guilty of whitelisting some of my favorite content creators.
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I choose to strictly control my geographical location rights, recording rights, photo rights, etc. Because I don't want my privacy to be leaked when I don't know it when I go out, I will turn on the geographical location, but when I arrive at my destination, I will immediately turn off this function to protect my privacy. Is there anyone just like me?
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I don't talk to anyone. Does that count? :P
What do you store in Keepass that falls under high security use? Why not just use KP for everything?
Maybe he just prefers the UI of LastPass over KeePass, and is willing to compromise on some security for usability?
Precisely.
One of the biggest measures is not exposing it online like that :)
To take it even one step further, Even I did not exposing anything should I write a comment for questions like this at all?!
Some sort of Privacy Paranoia! :D
I do almost nothing, and it's terrible. I should know better.
I've recently started using uBlock Origin. I used Adblock Plus before that, but that was to avoid seeing & loading ads, not to protect myself. Installing uBO was intended as a security & privacy measure.
I got a aluminum baseball bat in my room, althought i think its for softball. Two-step verification and secondary email account and phone number. Linux (Debian) my main OS. Is it weird that i don't trust password managers? i mean, i rather memorize the passwords, even if there are a lot. I use AdBlock, but im guilty of whitelisting some of my favorite content creators.
Use different passwords for each service
Keep software up-to-date
Only use a single card for online purchases, hidden behind Paypal
Use Single Sign On (SSO) for a secondary social media account, rather than my primary email address
Do not use public computers for access
Encrypt hard drives
Do not put anything online that I do not want there
Notifications on accounts so that I know what is going on with my account at all times
2 factor authentication where possible
I choose to strictly control my geographical location rights, recording rights, photo rights, etc. Because I don't want my privacy to be leaked when I don't know it when I go out, I will turn on the geographical location, but when I arrive at my destination, I will immediately turn off this function to protect my privacy. Is there anyone just like me?