The most SECURE browser?

[exitPr0gram]

I'm wondering if this topic should be brought back to lifeone was already talked about here http://www.sevenforums.com/browsers-mail/68703-what-s-fastest-nicest-looking-securest-browser.html

My MAIN question, asides from looks and feel of of a browser and all that (I can get used to it no matter what its layout is), which is the absolute safest browser and what does each one do differently to be more secure? Of course one more may get exploited more because of "popularity" or whatever but which browser out there takes security the most serious?

I use Chrome because of the extensions like ZenMate, AdBlock, and PrivDog. Privdog comes with installling the COMODO Firewall. Privdog is extremely similar to Disconnect but i cannot find any good comparison between the two with a Google search.

I would like to compare Chrome's security features (extensions included) with Firefox and it's included add-ons for security similar to the ones that mentioned for Chrome. Other browser comparisons are welcome as well. Like i said, i'm looking for the MOST secure browser out there.

P.S.
Can extensions open up another exploit within a browser? Good to just stick with a few and not many?

 

[Golden]

Try Comodo Dragon.....a Chrome/Chromium fork with more privacy.

 

[carwiz]

Why use a browser that requires all those add-ons when you can have one with all those features built in? And, you don't need 10 drivers running all the time.

 

[whs]

My take is that there is no really safe browsing in Windows. I operate most times from a Linux Mint virtual machine on the internet. There I use Firefox, Chromium and Opera. But since Linux is very safe, I don't have to worry about the browser capabilities in that regard.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Yea I don't get the need for all of the third party add-ons either ?
But with Chrome you might as well tell it what you don't want it to run because it's famous for running everything/ that's not necessarily a good thing

Personally I have two add-ons Flash and wm player,
And disable them when not in use,
Internet explorer 10 or 11 using 64 bit processes is about as safe as it gets in my book but I don't even use 64 bit processes to feel safe but I know it's there
But to each his/ her own,
Security starts with a decent antivirus/ Malware protection/ Spyware protection which are user friendly and windows friendly,
Too many add-ons = mass confusion if issues arise

 

[A Guy]

Be aware, that a browser set up to be most secure will take more steps to view videos, etc. as these elements will be blocked by default. You have to allow most things. Like a firewall, this is great if you don't just click accept for everything to stop the nagging. take a look at Aviator, a Chromium based browser.

WhiteHat Releases Aviator Browser for Windows | Threatpost | The first stop for security news

https://www.whitehatsec.com/aviator/

A Guy

 

[exitPr0gram]

Hi,
Yea I don't get the need for all of the third party add-ons either ?
But with Chrome you might as well tell it what you don't want it to run because it's famous for running everything/ that's not necessarily a good thing

Personally I have two add-ons Flash and wm player,
And disable them when not in use,
Internet explorer 10 or 11 using 64 bit processes is about as safe as it gets in my book but I don't even use 64 bit processes to feel safe but I know it's there
But to each his/ her own,
Security starts with a decent antivirus/ Malware protection/ Spyware protection which are user friendly and windows friendly,
Too many add-ons = mass confusion if issues arise

So are you saying that you use Chrome? What is your feedback on the extensions that i use for my Chrome (Zenmate, Adblock, and Privdog?) I did some research on them and they seem to increase security and privacy through their own little way.

Be aware, that a browser set up to be most secure will take more steps to view videos, etc. as these elements will be blocked by default. You have to allow most things. Like a firewall, this is great if you don't just click accept for everything to stop the nagging. take a look at Aviator, a Chromium based browser.

WhiteHat Releases Aviator Browser for Windows | Threatpost | The first stop for security news

https://www.whitehatsec.com/aviator/


A Guy

I just looked up Aviator and it seems to be the type of browser i was interested in. Thanks for that. Even if it requires a little configuration but provides me benefits like security (like a firewall) then i'm all about it. Thanks again!

 

[A Guy]

Let us know how you like it

A Guy

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Too subtle ?
You couldn't pay me to use Chrome

 

[exitPr0gram]

Hi,
Too subtle ?
You couldn't pay me to use Chrome

So what browser do you use? I read an article that Firefox was THE most attacked browser of 2013:

Firefox Was the Most Attacked & Exploited Browser At Pwn2own 2014 - Slashdot

And i've never really liked Internet Explorer.

For security i use the following:

Microsoft Security Essentials (Comes with Windows)
COMODO Firewall (Free)
Zemana Anti Logger (Free)
and Malwarebytes (Free)

Chrome Extensions:
ZenMate (Free VPN for browsing anonymously and securely)
Adblock (It just works. All ads are GONE.)
PrivDog (controls malicious cookies, ads, etc.)

So with the above i think the only thing that i need to worry about with a browser is what info it gives out when a site requests information. This is why i use the extensions that you mentioned you refuse to use.

Honestly i think that the browser "A Guy" recommended is exactly what i'm looking for.

 

[UsernameIssues]

Hi,
Too subtle ?
You couldn't pay me to use Chrome

So what browser do you use? I read an article that Firefox was THE most attacked browser of 2013:

Firefox Was the Most Attacked & Exploited Browser At Pwn2own 2014 - Slashdot

And i've never really liked Internet Explorer.

See the member's My System Specs link/info and you might get an answer.
Some of us have populated that field.

 

[exitPr0gram]

Let us know how you like it

A Guy

The Aviator browser is cool. It works and does exactly what i want it to. Although some sites dont like it but if i feel like i need to go to a site but suspect it might be dangerous (pron)... I'll just use that

 

[exitPr0gram]

Hi,
Too subtle ?
You couldn't pay me to use Chrome

So what browser do you use? I read an article that Firefox was THE most attacked browser of 2013:

Firefox Was the Most Attacked & Exploited Browser At Pwn2own 2014 - Slashdot

And i've never really liked Internet Explorer.

See the member's My System Specs link/info and you might get an answer.
Some of us have populated that field.
View attachment 315718

Thanks. Haven't been too active on forums lately and forgot all about those types of features.

 

[Callender]

Panda Safe Browser

If you can be bothered with the hassle of installing it Panda Safe Browser runs in a virtual machine so it's about as safe as you can get using windows.

Anyway what do you mean by secure? Secure from infection, secure your data or secure your privacy - or all three?

https://tails.boum.org/ - run from bootable usb. Linux Live USB. Can also be used to mount and browse your windows partition.

Privacy is still an issue if you don't know how to configure the browser.

 

[exitPr0gram]

If you can be bothered with the hassle of installing it Panda Safe Browser runs in a virtual machine so it's about as safe as you can get using windows.

Anyway what do you mean by secure? Secure from infection, secure your data or secure your privacy - or all three?

https://tails.boum.org/ - run from bootable usb. Linux Live USB. Can also be used to mount and browse your windows partition.

Privacy is still an issue if you don't know how to configure the browser.

Checking Tails out as well. Sounds interesting. Had trouble installing it at first but i think COMODO interfered with the installation.I'll try out and and tell you what i think.

By the way... In attempt to test a browsers "Security" i've been using this site:

PC Flank: Make sure you're protected on all sides.

What do you think? Worth performing the test? Any similar site recommendations?

Thanks!

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Too subtle ?
You couldn't pay me to use Chrome

So what browser do you use? I read an article that Firefox was THE most attacked browser of 2013:

Firefox Was the Most Attacked & Exploited Browser At Pwn2own 2014 - Slashdot

And i've never really liked Internet Explorer.

For security i use the following:

Microsoft Security Essentials (Comes with Windows)
COMODO Firewall (Free)
Zemana Anti Logger (Free)
and Malwarebytes (Free)

Chrome Extensions:
ZenMate (Free VPN for browsing anonymously and securely)
Adblock (It just works. All ads are GONE.)
PrivDog (controls malicious cookies, ads, etc.)

So with the above i think the only thing that i need to worry about with a browser is what info it gives out when a site requests information. This is why i use the extensions that you mentioned you refuse to use.

Honestly i think that the browser "A Guy" recommended is exactly what i'm looking for.

Browser extensions do not play well with Internet explorer,
When you have so many it just hampers with functionality,

MSE is optimized for Internet explorer,
My stat's show ie10 I'm actually using 11,
It works very well but as I said prior I only have one third party add-on/ Adobe flash.
There is no need for any other add-ons,
Or third party firewall,
mabm pro
sas pro
Mse,
Cheers.

 

[Layback Bear]

What ever browser you choose it's only as safe as the way it is being used.
If one starts using P2P and Torrents ect. then the door to bad things is open. One must be careful what one ticks on.
I also use MSE and Malwarebytes Pro to help keep me safe.
If I forget to keep my brain updated I will also get in trouble.

 

[Callender]

Tails

If you can be bothered with the hassle of installing it Panda Safe Browser runs in a virtual machine so it's about as safe as you can get using windows.

Anyway what do you mean by secure? Secure from infection, secure your data or secure your privacy - or all three?

https://tails.boum.org/ - run from bootable usb. Linux Live USB. Can also be used to mount and browse your windows partition.

Privacy is still an issue if you don't know how to configure the browser.

Checking Tails out as well. Sounds interesting. Had trouble installing it at first but i think COMODO interfered with the installation.I'll try out and and tell you what i think.

By the way... In attempt to test a browsers "Security" i've been using this site:

PC Flank: Make sure you're protected on all sides.

What do you think? Worth performing the test? Any similar site recommendations?

Thanks!

You just download the Tails ISO and burn to USB then boot from that USB. Comodo - I use it and it shouldn't be a problem. If it acts up just temporarily disable auto sandboxing,

PCFlank: Yes their tests are good but some users complain that the results are rigged to get you to purchase another firewall. Personally I've found that if certain open ports are closed it reports that all ports are stealthed. See this Post

Other testers:

https://panopticlick.eff.org/

IP check

BrowserSpy.dk - tests are listed on left of page

https://browsercheck.qualys.com/

 

[exitPr0gram]

Thanks for the information. Whenever I get home from work I will tinker with it again.

Not sure what happened to the good old days when a simple ad wouldnt put a virus or some other type unwanted thing on to your pc.

Next year adware will be able to infect you the moment you touch the mouse, lol.

Thanks again!

 

[exitPr0gram]

If you can be bothered with the hassle of installing it Panda Safe Browser runs in a virtual machine so it's about as safe as you can get using windows.

Anyway what do you mean by secure? Secure from infection, secure your data or secure your privacy - or all three?

https://tails.boum.org/ - run from bootable usb. Linux Live USB. Can also be used to mount and browse your windows partition.

Privacy is still an issue if you don't know how to configure the browser.

Checking Tails out as well. Sounds interesting. Had trouble installing it at first but i think COMODO interfered with the installation.I'll try out and and tell you what i think.

By the way... In attempt to test a browsers "Security" i've been using this site:

PC Flank: Make sure you're protected on all sides.

What do you think? Worth performing the test? Any similar site recommendations?

Thanks!

You just download the Tails ISO and burn to USB then boot from that USB. Comodo - I use it and it shouldn't be a problem. If it acts up just temporarily disable auto sandboxing,

PCFlank: Yes their tests are good but some users complain that the results are rigged to get you to purchase another firewall. Personally I've found that if certain open ports are closed it reports that all ports are stealthed. See this Post

Other testers:

https://panopticlick.eff.org/

IP check

BrowserSpy.dk - tests are listed on left of page

https://browsercheck.qualys.com/

Very good stuff! Thank you for taking the time to give me these other sites and explaining the best way for me to use that browser! I love linux! I actually bought a laptop from ebay specifically to help me get more comfortable with the commands, etc.