Web Security and Browser Information
Web security is important because websites and web apps can access certain information about a user's browser, device, screen, language, and connection status. This information can help websites work correctly, but it also shows why users should understand privacy settings and safe browsing habits.
Information This Web Page Can Access
The table below displays information collected using JavaScript's navigator and screen objects. This does not collect private information like passwords, but it does show how much general device and browser information a web app can read.
| JavaScript Property | Value From Your Browser |
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Practices for Using the Web Safely
| Source | One-Sentence Summary |
|---|---|
| FTC: How Websites and Apps Collect and Use Your Information | The FTC explains that websites and apps may track users with cookies, pixels, device fingerprinting, and advertising identifiers, so users should review privacy settings and limit unnecessary tracking. |
| NIST: Phishing | NIST explains that phishing uses convincing messages to trick people into clicking harmful links, downloading malware, or submitting sensitive information. |
| CISA: Secure Our World | CISA recommends basic cybersecurity habits such as using strong passwords, turning on multi-factor authentication, updating software, and watching for phishing attempts. |