# Securing Windows 10 And Firefox Enhanced Privacy **URL:** \ **Category:** Tutorials & Methods\ **Tags:** tips-tricks\ **Created:** [September 5, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/securing-windows-10-and-firefox-enhanced-privacy/290626 "2024-09-05T21:26:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Prometheus](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/prometheus/32/34950_2.png) [@Prometheus](https://onehack.st/u/Prometheus)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/securing-windows-10-and-firefox-enhanced-privacy/290626/1 "2024-09-05T21:26:00Z")
### **Securing Windows 10 and Disabling Telemetry** #### **1. Securing Windows 10 Against Attacks** **1.1. Enable Windows Updates** Regular security updates help protect your system from vulnerabilities. To keep your Windows up-to-date: - Open **Settings** from the Start Menu. - Go to **Update & Security**. - Click **Check for updates** and enable automatic updates. **1.2. Use Windows Defender and Firewall** Windows 10 includes built-in antivirus (Windows Defender) and a firewall: - Go to **Settings \> Update & Security \> Windows Security**. - Ensure **Windows Defender Antivirus** is active under **Virus & threat protection**. - Open **Firewall & network protection** and check that all network profiles (public, private, domain) are protected. **1.3. Enable User Account Control (UAC)** UAC notifies you when programs try to make changes to your system. This prevents malware from modifying your system unnoticed: - Go to **Control Panel \> User Accounts \> Change User Account Control settings**. - Set the slider to the second-highest level (“Notify me only when apps try to make changes”). **1.4. Use a Secure Admin Account** Avoid using an administrator account for daily activities. Instead, create a **standard user account** to reduce the attack surface: - Go to **Settings \> Accounts \> Family & other users** and create a new standard account for daily use. **1.5. Disable Remote Desktop** If you don’t need Remote Desktop, disable it to close off potential attack vectors: - Go to **Settings \> System \> Remote Desktop** and turn it off. #### **2. Disabling Windows Telemetry** Windows 10 collects diagnostic and telemetry data by default, but you can limit or disable it: **2.1. Adjust Privacy Settings** - Go to **Settings \> Privacy** and review each category, especially **Diagnostics & feedback**. - Under **Diagnostic data** , select **Basic** to minimize data collection. **2.2. Disable Telemetry via Registry** For advanced users, telemetry can be completely disabled via the Windows Registry: - Press **Windows + R** , type `regedit`, and navigate to: `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection` - Create a new **DWORD (32-bit) Value** named `AllowTelemetry` and set its value to `0`. **2.3. Disable Scheduled Tasks** Windows schedules tasks that regularly send data to Microsoft. You can disable these tasks: - Open the **Task Scheduler** by pressing **Windows + R** and typing `taskschd.msc`. - Go to **Task Scheduler Library \> Microsoft \> Windows \> Customer Experience Improvement Program** and disable the tasks. ### **Securing Firefox and Anonymous Browsing** #### **1. Basic Firefox Security Settings** **1.1. Always Use HTTPS** Ensure you always connect to websites over HTTPS for encrypted communication: - Go to **Settings \> Privacy & Security**. - Under **Advanced Security Settings** , enable **Enable HTTPS-Only Mode**. **1.2. Enable Enhanced Tracking Protection** Prevent websites from tracking you: - Go to **Settings \> Privacy & Security** and select **Strict** under **Enhanced Tracking Protection** to block trackers and cookies. **1.3. Automatically Clear Cookies and Cache** To ensure no browsing data is left on your device: - Under **Settings \> Privacy & Security** , check **Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed**. #### **2. Essential Add-ons for Security and Anonymity** **2.1. uBlock Origin** A powerful and lightweight ad blocker: - Install **uBlock Origin** from the Firefox Add-ons store to block ads and harmful scripts. **2.2. HTTPS Everywhere** This add-on ensures you always use the HTTPS version of a website when available. **2.3. NoScript** NoScript blocks all scripts (e.g., JavaScript) by default, letting you selectively allow trusted ones. This protects you from potential script-based attacks. **2.4. Privacy Badger** Developed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, **Privacy Badger** blocks third-party trackers that try to follow you across the web. #### **3. Anonymous Browsing with Firefox** **3.1. Use the Tor Network** For full anonymity, use the **Tor Network**. The best way is via the **Tor Browser** (a Firefox-based browser): - Download the **Tor Browser** and use it for anonymous browsing. **3.2. Use Firefox with a VPN** A VPN hides your IP address and encrypts your internet connection: - Sign up for a reputable VPN service (e.g., Mullvad, ProtonVPN) and connect before browsing to mask your IP. **3.3. Enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH)** DoH encrypts your DNS queries so that your ISP cannot track the websites you visit: - Go to **Settings \> Privacy & Security \> Enable DNS over HTTPS** and activate it. ### **Additional Tips for Privacy** - **Prevent Browser Fingerprinting** : Use add-ons like **CanvasBlocker** to prevent websites from uniquely identifying your browser. - **Regularly Clear Temporary Data** : Ensure you frequently delete your cache, history, and cookies to leave no trace behind. By following these steps, you can significantly improve the security of your Windows system and Firefox browser, while also browsing the web more anonymously! **Happy learning!** ---
**Author:** ![Myownman](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/myownman/32/128175_2.png) [@Myownman](https://onehack.st/u/Myownman)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/securing-windows-10-and-firefox-enhanced-privacy/290626/2 "2024-09-06T22:06:41Z")
Thanks nice guide!