Basic Security SecurityResearcher's Acer Chromebook 714 2020

Last updated
Dec 20, 2020
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
ChromeOS
Log-in security
    • Hardware security key
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Real-time security
Malwarebytes Premium.
Firewall security
About custom security
Chrome blocking virus file downloads.
Malwarebytes Premium.
Play Protect.
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes Premium.
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Chrome.
AdGuard.
Clear Browsing Data.
Ping Blocker.
WebRTC Blocker.
Hotspot Shield Free.
Tampermonkey.
Maintenance tools
None.
File and Photo backup
On the cloud.
System recovery
Via the Chromebook Recovery Utility.
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Working from home
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Brand-Acer
Model-Chromebook 714
CPU model-Intel CORE i3 8th Gen
GPU model-Unknown
RAM type-Unknown
RAM Size-8 GB
Storage type-Disk
Storage Size-64 GB
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ForgottenSeer 85179

:) Syncing makes it easier for Google to track you on different devices, better not log into your browser when privacy is something you care for
They don't need such data for tracking ;)
Sync is only for better comfort. Using any Google service give them the ability for (device-) tracking which include also external scripts and cookies on non-Google sites.
 

Back3

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:) Syncing makes it easier for Google to track you on different devices, better not log into your browser when privacy is something you care for
I use Jumbo on my Iphone to make sure my Google searches and history are deleted on all my devices. I still like the convenience of synchronization. And I don't have any social media apps on my devices. I look for a good balance of convenience and privacy/security.
 

Lenny_Fox

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They don't need such data for tracking ;)
Sync is only for better comfort. Using any Google service give them the ability for (device-) tracking which include also external scripts and cookies on non-Google sites.
For syncing you need to log-in. When you log-in they can 'hard' match the device-ID with your user-ID. Just search for Google Analytics feature to track how many unique visitors a website gets across devices.
 

Lenny_Fox

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I use Jumbo on my Iphone to make sure my Google searches and history are deleted on all my devices. I still like the convenience of synchronization. And I don't have any social media apps on my devices. I look for a good balance of convenience and privacy/security.
Does Jumbo also removes your data on Google cloud servers? ;)
 

Back3

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Does Jumbo also removes your data on Google cloud servers? ;)
Good question. Judge by yourself.

 

Lenny_Fox

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@Back3 it promises to limit your trail, so I guess it does what it promises (it is always a good sign when companies don't make bold claims about privacy or security)

Fact of life: no software or tin-foil hat can protect your privacy nowadays, but you can make it harder to track you
a) limit usage of your data in the apps/devices you use (so your digital rights are respected) - that is where Jumbo helps you
b) put your tracking data in different baskets (e.g. use a windows PC when you use an Android-Google phone, use different browsers in different devices)
c) don't tie your hardware ID to your user ID (don't log into apps and browsers, take the hassle of logging into websites).
d) limit tagging and tracking of your digital trial by others in your social life
e) disable communications when you don't need them (e.g. Wifi, Bluetooth, Geo-location)

More privacy means more hassle and inconvenience. How often have you gone to the hassle of manually selecting to 'only allow functional cookies' when prompted (in stead of the easy ALLOW ALL)? So you need to practice safe-Hex for privacy also (as inconveniently as that is).

PS: let's stop derailing Security Researchers thread.
 
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SpiderWeb

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uBlock Origin works in Chrome OS. Recommend it. It will filter ads and unwanted content/malware in all Chrome-based windows and apps. It won't work in Linux or Android apps however.

I also highly highly recommend EasyWebRTC Block:

Chrome OS is leaking your IP left and right. Just be aware if you are using a VPN extension that it will only work on browser tabs and the latest version of Chrome makes even that unreliable. The only way to have a sealed off VPN connection is using an Android VPN app. Those work system-wide but they are slower. I use them anyway to create a double hop connection that I need.
 

SecurityResearcher

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Dec 19, 2020
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