Does it block fingerprinting? Suppose you want the website to display correctly.Ĭan you disable loading scripts? Disabling loading scripts can break some websites, making you more secure against attacks.Does the browser warn you about website add-ons? Website add-ons can be both malicious and suspicious – and you want a secure browser that can catch them before they do any damage. In that case, your browser must send some data, like your screen resolution, OS, and location.
Does it have an integrated ad blocker w/ tracking prevention? You can install extensions and add-ons for ad blocking and tracking prevention.Does it scan downloads? Even the files you download voluntarily could be dangerous.Is it open-source? If so, that allows security experts and other nerds to look into the browser’s code and see if the developer had baked in any malicious functions – or left severe security gaps.Does it block malware/phishing? A secure browser will draw on lists of known malware and phishing addresses to block them automatically.This becomes your digital fingerprint used to track you online.
