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<blockquote data-quote="BJ Security" data-source="post: 1123220" data-attributes="member: 121736"><p>Thank you for testing "Osprey: Browser Protection".</p><p></p><p></p><p>Tried this security extension -- but before I go ahead and test this extension against online threats, I'm going to test them with absolute maximum security:</p><p></p><p>1. Google Chrome</p><p></p><p>In Google Chrome:</p><p>-> Disable all unnecessary features in "Site settings" that would reduce my overall security.</p><p>-> Enable "Ask where to save each file before downloading".</p><p>-> Set to "Enhanced Protection".</p><p>-> Google Advanced Protection Program is enabled.</p><p>-> Update browser. Ensure that Chrome, is fully up-to-date</p><p>-> I'm all set.</p><p></p><p>2. Microsoft Defender with DefenderUI Pro:</p><p></p><p>In DefenderUI Pro:</p><p>-> Set to "Aggressive Profile".</p><p>-> Enable Everything.</p><p>-> In "Basic", SmartScreen is set to "Block".</p><p>-> Automatic sample submission is set to "Send all".</p><p>-> In "DefenderGuard", everything's enabled, set everything to "5 minutes".</p><p>-> WDAC Lockdown is set to "ON (Enforced)".</p><p>-> Update signatures. Ensure that Microsoft Defender, is fully up-to-date.</p><p>-> Close the Window.</p><p>-> Set up a timer ( in 6 minutes ) to auto activate "DefenderGuard".</p><p>-> I'm all set.</p><p></p><p>3. Search "Osprey: Browser Protection"</p><p>4. GitHub</p><p>5. Selected "Google Chrome"</p><p>6. Chrome Web Store</p><p>7. Osprey: Browser Protection</p><p>8. Get an Extension</p><p>9. After installation, I disabled it first, then</p><p>10. Head to "Manage Extension" > "Osprey: Browser Protection" > "Site settings"</p><p>11. Set it up a good browser extension settings ( by disabling everything ( Set all features to "Block". )) for security.</p><p>12. I'm all set</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>For now, I tested "Osprey: Browser Protection" against online threats listed here:</p><p>1. Malicious Website Test</p><p>2. EICAR file Test</p><p>3. Phishtank ( for wide variety of online threats )</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Final Result:</p><p>1. Malicious Website Test = BLOCKED!</p><p>2. EICAR file Test= BLOCKED!</p><p>3. Phishtank ( tried about 100 of phishings ) = BLOCKED!</p><p></p><p>(In EICAR):</p><p>-> Malware download may still get past "Osprey: Browser Protection", but it was BLOCKED! Due to "Ask where to save each file before downloading" enabled, or by the MAXIMUM protection of Microsoft Defender with DefenderUI Pro.</p><p></p><p>(In Phishtank):</p><p>-> Only 2 of phishings are DEAD! ( but I won't count them as MISSED! )</p><p>-> Only 98 of phishings are BLOCKED!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Overall, I really like the overall features of "Osprey: Browser Protection".</p><p></p><p>It's a very effective security browser extension.</p><p></p><p>The page 1, is what I liked them. It scans the urls -- using a variety of AV engines ( like Microsoft, Symantec, Emsisoft, Bitdefender, Norton, TotalAV, and G Data. ) to provide better detection against online threats.</p><p></p><p>The page 2, uses a popular DNS service for security ( like Cloudflare, Quad9, ControlD, AdGuard, OpenDNS, CleanBrowsing, and DNS0.eu ).</p><p></p><p>When I compared this to "Malwarebytes Browser Guard". "Osprey: Browser Protection", however. definitely excels in overall:</p><p></p><p>- Security</p><p>- Detection</p><p>- Protection</p><p>- Features</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>And Thank you Shadowra, for testing the effectiveness -- of this security browser extension.</p><p></p><p>For me, It might be better if it works alongside Microsoft Defender + DefenderUI Pro.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>However, It is important to note that you have to disable this -- using my safety tips here:</p><p></p><p>-</p><p></p><p>DISABLE browser extension:</p><p></p><p>-> when you are not engage in high-risk activities like downloading something from the internet.</p><p>-> when visiting safe website ( ex. MalwareTips, Wikipedia, BleepingComputer, etc. )</p><p>-> when visiting social media websites ( ex. Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Youtube, Reddit, Discord, etc. )</p><p>-> when not in use.</p><p>-> when you are done using your computer.</p><p></p><p>ENABLE browser extension:</p><p></p><p>-> when you are engage in high-risk activities like downloading something from the internet, etc.</p><p></p><p></p><p>As I've created this, these is something I should definitely keep them in mind.</p><p></p><p>-</p><p></p><p>Having said that, I do really have to keep in mind -- that keeping any browser extensions enabled all the time is not recommended, why?</p><p></p><p>The reason for this, is because, I did find some research -- that keeping browser extensions enabled all time, would negatively impact performance and may introduce security risks -- if anyone are not taking proper security measures ( as seen above ). Here are my reason why it is not a good idea to keep your browser extensions enabled all the time.</p><p></p><p>REASON:</p><p></p><p>1. Performance Impact - Each enabled extension adds overhead to your browser, potentially slowing down loading times and overall responsiveness, especially if you have many extensions running concurrently.</p><p></p><p>2. Security Risks - Any extensions can be vulnerable to malicious updates or exploit flaws, potentially compromising your privacy and data.</p><p></p><p>3. Resource Consumption - Enabled extensions consume your device's resources, which can be noticeable on older or less powerful computers.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Lastly, here are my recommendation.</p><p></p><p>RECOMMENDATION:</p><p></p><p>1. Review your extensions regularly - Check for any extensions you're not actively using and disable or uninstall them.</p><p></p><p>2. Enable extensions on demand - Only enable extensions when you need their functionality, and disable them when you're done using them</p><p></p><p>3. Be cautious about permissions - Pay close attention to the permissions an extension requests and only grant necessary access.</p><p></p><p>4. Use trusted sources - Install extensions from reputable sources like the Chrome Web Store or other trusted platforms.</p><p></p><p>5. Keep your extensions updated - Ensure your extensions are up-to-date to receive security patches and bug fixes.</p><p></p><p></p><p>All the reasons and recommendations I created, is something I should keep them in mind.</p><p></p><p>-</p><p></p><p>Anyway, thank you for testing this security browser extension. That really helps me out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BJ Security, post: 1123220, member: 121736"] Thank you for testing "Osprey: Browser Protection". Tried this security extension -- but before I go ahead and test this extension against online threats, I'm going to test them with absolute maximum security: 1. Google Chrome In Google Chrome: -> Disable all unnecessary features in "Site settings" that would reduce my overall security. -> Enable "Ask where to save each file before downloading". -> Set to "Enhanced Protection". -> Google Advanced Protection Program is enabled. -> Update browser. Ensure that Chrome, is fully up-to-date -> I'm all set. 2. Microsoft Defender with DefenderUI Pro: In DefenderUI Pro: -> Set to "Aggressive Profile". -> Enable Everything. -> In "Basic", SmartScreen is set to "Block". -> Automatic sample submission is set to "Send all". -> In "DefenderGuard", everything's enabled, set everything to "5 minutes". -> WDAC Lockdown is set to "ON (Enforced)". -> Update signatures. Ensure that Microsoft Defender, is fully up-to-date. -> Close the Window. -> Set up a timer ( in 6 minutes ) to auto activate "DefenderGuard". -> I'm all set. 3. Search "Osprey: Browser Protection" 4. GitHub 5. Selected "Google Chrome" 6. Chrome Web Store 7. Osprey: Browser Protection 8. Get an Extension 9. After installation, I disabled it first, then 10. Head to "Manage Extension" > "Osprey: Browser Protection" > "Site settings" 11. Set it up a good browser extension settings ( by disabling everything ( Set all features to "Block". )) for security. 12. I'm all set For now, I tested "Osprey: Browser Protection" against online threats listed here: 1. Malicious Website Test 2. EICAR file Test 3. Phishtank ( for wide variety of online threats ) Final Result: 1. Malicious Website Test = BLOCKED! 2. EICAR file Test= BLOCKED! 3. Phishtank ( tried about 100 of phishings ) = BLOCKED! (In EICAR): -> Malware download may still get past "Osprey: Browser Protection", but it was BLOCKED! Due to "Ask where to save each file before downloading" enabled, or by the MAXIMUM protection of Microsoft Defender with DefenderUI Pro. (In Phishtank): -> Only 2 of phishings are DEAD! ( but I won't count them as MISSED! ) -> Only 98 of phishings are BLOCKED! Overall, I really like the overall features of "Osprey: Browser Protection". It's a very effective security browser extension. The page 1, is what I liked them. It scans the urls -- using a variety of AV engines ( like Microsoft, Symantec, Emsisoft, Bitdefender, Norton, TotalAV, and G Data. ) to provide better detection against online threats. The page 2, uses a popular DNS service for security ( like Cloudflare, Quad9, ControlD, AdGuard, OpenDNS, CleanBrowsing, and DNS0.eu ). When I compared this to "Malwarebytes Browser Guard". "Osprey: Browser Protection", however. definitely excels in overall: - Security - Detection - Protection - Features And Thank you Shadowra, for testing the effectiveness -- of this security browser extension. For me, It might be better if it works alongside Microsoft Defender + DefenderUI Pro. However, It is important to note that you have to disable this -- using my safety tips here: - DISABLE browser extension: -> when you are not engage in high-risk activities like downloading something from the internet. -> when visiting safe website ( ex. MalwareTips, Wikipedia, BleepingComputer, etc. ) -> when visiting social media websites ( ex. Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Youtube, Reddit, Discord, etc. ) -> when not in use. -> when you are done using your computer. ENABLE browser extension: -> when you are engage in high-risk activities like downloading something from the internet, etc. As I've created this, these is something I should definitely keep them in mind. - Having said that, I do really have to keep in mind -- that keeping any browser extensions enabled all the time is not recommended, why? The reason for this, is because, I did find some research -- that keeping browser extensions enabled all time, would negatively impact performance and may introduce security risks -- if anyone are not taking proper security measures ( as seen above ). Here are my reason why it is not a good idea to keep your browser extensions enabled all the time. REASON: 1. Performance Impact - Each enabled extension adds overhead to your browser, potentially slowing down loading times and overall responsiveness, especially if you have many extensions running concurrently. 2. Security Risks - Any extensions can be vulnerable to malicious updates or exploit flaws, potentially compromising your privacy and data. 3. Resource Consumption - Enabled extensions consume your device's resources, which can be noticeable on older or less powerful computers. Lastly, here are my recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Review your extensions regularly - Check for any extensions you're not actively using and disable or uninstall them. 2. Enable extensions on demand - Only enable extensions when you need their functionality, and disable them when you're done using them 3. Be cautious about permissions - Pay close attention to the permissions an extension requests and only grant necessary access. 4. Use trusted sources - Install extensions from reputable sources like the Chrome Web Store or other trusted platforms. 5. Keep your extensions updated - Ensure your extensions are up-to-date to receive security patches and bug fixes. All the reasons and recommendations I created, is something I should keep them in mind. - Anyway, thank you for testing this security browser extension. That really helps me out. [/QUOTE]
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