Most consumers do not know how much information they turn involuntarily to third data trackers when they surf the web with the most popular browsers today. According to Chris Calabrese Union American Civil Liberties, "There is a fairly large discrepancy between what people think their rights to privacy are online and what they are actually online." There are huge holes in the policies of most browsers privacy, leaving consumers vulnerable to the actors and the malicious invasions of privacy.
current state of Web security
security issues have evolved in recent years as people have become more oriented towards mobile use and public Wi-Fi hotspots are becoming the norm for many web users. Although voluntary Do not follow the policies and technology have been implemented by several major browsers, most third-party data trackers have resisted efforts to restrict the practice.
Google Chrome, the most widely used browser, has had more than its share of controversies of privacy in the past year. Other widely used proprietary browsers such as Apple Safari and Microsoft Internet Explorer have more robust privacy policies; Safari has a third cookie blocker and IE implemented Tracking protection lists.
For users who prefer a higher level of privacy and security, there are other lesser known browsers that offer more protection against the insidious data trackers.
Privacy Epic browser
The free browser is built on the platform of chrome, so users familiar with Chrome feel comfortable with the Epic browser. The browser uses active Do Not Track, and it does not store any browsing history; it leaves no trace of your browsing session. In addition, you can block your IP address and anonymize your web surfing through the proxy Epic with one click; ETFs that attempt to identify where you will see an address in New Jersey, the proxy site. On the downside, however, Epic is not compatible with the password managers and some sites do not work properly.
Tor
green onion logo of this browser comes from the original name of the browser, the router onion. It was developed in collaboration with the US Navy to allow anonymous Internet browsing. It works by directing a user's Web traffic through the Tor server network and encryption if its origins are found. Tor anonymisation is extremely effective navigation, but it was not built for safety. People who use the Tor browser, especially over Wi-Fi, should use the Hotspot Shield security and enforcement of privacy as an extra layer of protection.
There are some problems with the Tor browser, including its slow performance and its vulnerability to man-in-the-middle. Moreover, Tor is popular with people who need anonymity for nefarious reasons, it is on the radar of government oversight bodies.
Comodo Dragon / Ice Dragon
The Comodo Dragon browser built on the platform of chromium, as well, and is a companion product Comodo firewall. The browser is free and offers mode "incognito," which blocks all cookies and tracking of downloads. Its latest version includes PrivDog add-on, smelling widgets and third party networks, and includes web analytics to track surfing sessions. The browser has thwarted an anti-phishing test conducted by a site review of the software.
WhiteHat Aviator
Aviator was originally developed as an internal navigation tool WhiteHat Security, but the company released it to the public recently in both Windows and Mac versions. Its default settings block cookies and other tracking agents and it also protects users malvertising. Unlike other browsers, Aviator does not profit from online advertising; it does not have advertising partnerships and does not sell user data. Shortly after its release, however, Google's engineers have criticized the product, claiming that there were significant security holes.
Dooble
The free Dooble browser is based on Chromium engine and is available for Windows, Mac and Linux versions. Its default mode is HTTPS, more secure. A unique feature is the Dooble ability to allow users to encrypt bookmarks and browsing history with figures and a password. Most commentators say it is faster than other high security browsers, but it lacks the refinement and features of other browsers for privacy, the most popular.
No browser can not guarantee confidentiality and complete security. Therefore, at any time, we recommend users turn the Hotspot Shield application "on" to ensure their data remains private and secure mining of more intrusive data and monitors.
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