This should be enabled by default, but worth to check again. Enable 'Auto-redirect AMP' to connect publisher websites without Google front, 'Block Trackers > Aggressive', update connections to HTTPS and finally, very important - block cross-site (third-party) cookies. There's good fingerprinting test made by EFF, heavily recommend. Canvas fingerprint can be disabled with -disable-reading-from-canvas flag on Chrome-based browsers. There's a warning about breaking sites, but we recommend Strict anyway 'cause of good experience. Navigate to Shields → Block fingerprinting and choose Strict. Most of the options below will work for Chrome, Edge and Chromium-based browsers.ĭeanonymization using WebGL object rendering or even background audio playback.

Removed services from privacy/security reasons:.

Google services proxy designed to keep users data away from Google:.

De-AMP: cut out Google control and enhance privacy.

Language and fonts privacy - the browser traces can be helpful for deanonymization.

Fast adblocker written in Rust - several times faster than popular adblockers.Open in private window with Tor - very useful to break censorship.Brave Shield - protection against online tracking, fingerprinting, phishing, optional connection update to HTTPS.Let's highlight the major privacy & security features: If you need to use crypto-wallet, better do it with special dedicated profile. Brave earn money in the crypto business, but all this stuff can be disabled or hidden with few clicks the switch to a cryptocurrency-neutral browser is easy. 5 min read Photo by Rubaitul Azad / Unsplash Why Braveĭespite scandals with affiliate links and leaked Tor domains to public DNS, Brave still develop very cool security features not available in Chrome and Edge, owned by corporate giants with radically different financing.

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