The Brave browser has provoked unhappiness among some of its users after being caught redirecting searches to affiliate links that earned it commission.
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Brave browser to block web fingerprinting with randomisation
Brave is testing a new defence against fingerprinting: confusing algorithms by randomising some of the data they collect. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author: John…
Brave beats other browsers in privacy study
Users looking for a privacy-focused browser might want to consider Brave first, according to a study published this week. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author:…
Critical flaw found in Evernote Web Clipper for Chrome
Anyone using it in its unpatched state is at risk not only of a compromise of their Evernote account but, potentially, of third-party accounts too. This post appeared first on…
Google Ad Exchange in data privacy probe
It was triggered by a complaint filed by Dr. Johnny Ryan, CPO of privacy-focused Brave browser, which is fighting Google’s search domination. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog…
Brave browser concerned that Client Hints could be abused for tracking
Privacy-focused browser Brave has criticised an industry proposal it says would make browser fingerprinting easier. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author: Danny Bradbury
Chrome, Safari and Opera criticised for removing privacy setting
Forthcoming versions of the Chrome, Apple Safari and Opera are in the process of removing the ability to disable a long-ignored tracking feature called hyperlink auditing pings. This post appeared…
Brave browser explains Facebook whitelist to concerned users
Brave is playing down fears after the revelation of what looked like a whitelist in its code allowing it to communicate with Facebook. This post appeared first on Naked Security…
Microsoft’s gutting Edge and stuffing it with Chromium
Edge joins Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, Yandex, and Brave. Better for web compatibility, but if one thing breaks, they all break. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos…
Brave adds Tor to reinvent anonymous browsing
The Brave privacy browser has added another feature to bolster its blossoming anti-surveillance credentials – the ability to use the Tor anonymity system by launching a tab.