The PCMechanic guys've posted a very comprehensive article that covers not only every threat to your privacy out there on the wild, wild internet; but how to keep your information safe while surfing as well.

"'I have a firewall and antivirus, what’s there to worry about?' you ask. Well, that’s exactly what this article is all about; what threats exist to your privacy, how to avoid and identify such threats, and how to remain anonymous while browsing the web."