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  2. Dec 21, 2023 · Of the browsers listed here, Opera and Firefox are your best options for privacy, although if privacy is your main concern, we have other suggestions for the best private browsers.

  3. Sep 18, 2024 · Firefox is a must-have for individual browser privacy across multiple devices. One of Firefox's most important privacy features is enhanced tracking protection.

    • Puffin. Excellent cloud-based security. Efficient RAM usage. Cons: Slow. Requires subscription. Few features on desktop. No other browser we’ve seen relies on cloud technology for security.
    • Brave. Built-in privacy & security. Fast & memory-efficient. In-browser crypto wallet. Privacy-based advertising model. Cons: Infrequent updates. Brave — our best browser for Mac — was created to be a private and secure browser by design.
    • Chrome. Easy to use. Fast. Largest library of extensions. Syncs across multiple devices & Google services. Cons: Major privacy issues. Chrome is without a doubt the most popular web browser in the world.
    • Vivaldi. Fast update cycle. Lots of features. Very customizable. Great for power users. Cons: No iOS version. Android app is less user-friendly. Vivaldi covers the basics with Google Safe Browsing and compatibility with Chrome extensions.
    • Anti-phishing and malware protection. Firefox ships with both anti-phishing and malware protection enabled out of the box. For those who don't know, phishing is when a site purports to be from a reputable company to get users to reveal personal/sensitive information about themselves (such as passwords, credit card numbers, bank account information, etc.).
    • Minimal data collection. Although nearly all browsers collect some form of data, Firefox makes it possible to define what kind of data is collected. In Privacy & Security > Firefox Data Collection and Use, you'll find the following statement
    • Automatic tracker blocking. Of all the browsers I've used, Firefox has the most powerful tracker blocking. If you're unsure of what a tracker is, it's a cookie or tracking pixel inserted into a site you visit that collects your information to create a profile on you.
    • DNS over HTTPS (DoH) encrypted browsing. DNS over HTTPS means all of your DNS queries are encrypted to increase your privacy and security by preventing eavesdropping on your network traffic.
  4. Firefox is a private browser that protects your data and blocks trackers. Learn how Firefox honors its Personal Data Promise and works across all your devices.

  5. www.wired.com › story › firefox-mozilla-2022Is Firefox OK? | WIRED

    Feb 16, 2022 · In the two decades since Firefox launched from the shadows of Netscape, it has been key to shaping the web’s privacy and security, with staff pushing for more openness online and better...