JAKARTA Almost all browsers provide Incognito support. This feature is considered to protect user privacy more than ordinary search modes because its activities will be disguised.
However, there are many misunderstandings regarding this feature. Usually, Incognito is considered a very anonymous feature because all user activities will not be detected. In fact, not a few think that this feature cannot track the user's IP address.
In fact, this is completely wrong. Although Incognito disguises the user's activities, this feature is not free from cookies and other data retrieval systems. Here are three things that won't happen when the Incognito feature is activated in your browser.
Downloaded Data Will Be Hidden From Everyone
Actually, other people won't know what you downloaded in Incognito mode because the browser won't record it in history. However, the download results will be stored as device internal data, such as downloading in regular mode.
That way, other people will find your downloads if you see the data stored on your device. To avoid important data from other people, make sure to delete the data after downloading or moving it to another device.
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Data Not Collected By Third Parties
Another misunderstanding that often occurs is about data collection. Many think that browser essence cannot collect user data during active Incognito mode, even though this is wrong.
The browser extension will continue to collect user data, including sites visited and various actions in it. Thus, your data is not really as private as you might have imagined.
Avoid Malware
Finally, users of Incognito mode often think that they will be free from various cybercrimes, including malware. In fact, there is no guarantee that they will avoid dangerous hardware.
Incognito Mode will not protect you from malicious websites. If you are consciously downloading apps or scripts from unverified websites, it is certain that you will download malware or other hazards.
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