Not anyone but internet service providers, hackers, the government, search engines, and others can collect your data for malicious purposes. For example: monitoring, censorship, targeted advertising, and many more.
- Can someone see my internet activity?
- Can someone see my Internet history if I use their WiFi?
- How do I hide my internet activity?
Can someone see my internet activity?
The sad truth is that anyone can view your browser history and search history. Many websites use cookies that follow you and recommend items based on your search history. Governments can track you if you do something to alert them. In addition, hackers could infiltrate your computer.
Can someone see my Internet history if I use their WiFi?
Yes. If you use a smartphone to surf the Internet, your WiFi provider or a WiFi owner can see your browsing history. Except for browsing history, they can also see the following information: Apps you were using.
How do I hide my internet activity?
Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A VPN is one of the best tools to help you hide your internet activity. It's designed to encrypt data traffic over a network and hide your IP address, thus preventing anyone else from accessing your information—including your internet provider.