How can one safely browse the internet?

We can safely browse the internet by following the tips given below:

(a) Before we start browsing the web, make sure to protect ourself by keeping our operating system, web browser, security software, browser plug-ins, and other applications up-to-date.

(b) We can adjust settings in our web browser to work in a more or less secure way. Most web browsers will give us warnings when they detect that we are visiting a malicious website or possibly being exposed to malicious content.

(c) We should use strong, unique passwords online, download files and applications only from trusted websites, and pause to think before clicking on links in emails, messages, or on social networking sites.

(d) While making purchases online check if the site is reputed and has a refund policy.

(e) We should regularly clear cookies from our computer, as they collect information about our activity on websites.

(f) If there are sites we visit regularly, it is a good idea to bookmark them in our browser.