A secure browser that protects your privacy is a critical tool for staying safe online and keeping your data secure from third parties. We have been reviewing, testing, and ranking browsers for the past six years and this guide contains the latest recommendations for 2024. By Alex Lekander.
Do you want a secure browser that truly keeps your data private? Well, you may be surprised by how much of your data is actually getting exposed. Many browsers today are actually data collection tools for advertising companies. This is the case for Google Chrome, the largest and most popular browser. By collecting data through your browser, these companies can make money through their advertising partners with targeted ads. We see this same privacy-abusing business model with search engines, email services, and even free mobile apps.
In this section we will examine the best browsers based on two main factors - security, privacy. The list of browsers includes:
- Brave: The most secure and private browser (for both desktop and mobile)
- Firefox (when modified and tweaked for privacy)
- Tor browser
- Ungoogled Chromium browser
- LibreWolf – A private and secure fork of Firefox
- Mullvad Browser – A privacy collaboration between Mullvad and Tor
… and more. When using “private” or “incognito” browsing mode in your browser, your real IP address and location are still being revealed to every website, ad, and tracker that loads in your browser. Additionally, all your activities remain visible to your internet service provider (ISP). And at least here in the United States, ISPs log everything you do online and share the data with many other parties. This is why it’s critical to use a good VPN for basic digital privacy. Good read!
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