Advice Request Which Browser Extension is good ?

[Sunshine-boy]

Malwarebytes Browser Guard / Bitdefender Traffic Light / Ublock Origin / Adguard / Ghostery / Disconnect / any other (please specify)

Only Adguard from that list.

 

[WildCat]

Honestly, just Ublock Origin + NextDNS for Firefox if you are a bit more serious on Privacy & Security. And you dont need to install a 17,78mb heavy Addon from Malwarebytes ... what is installed even bigger. NextDNS has the same Protections like Malwarebytes Browser Guard + even more features (except of Skimmer Protection) and you dont need to install anything.

*I can recommend you additionally to that an Anti-Fingerprint Extension like Canvasblocker on "stealth" or "max settings" or Jshelter with "recommend" settings.

 

[anirbandutta01]

Honestly, just Ublock Origin + NextDNS for Firefox if you are a bit more serious on Privacy & Security. And you dont need to install a 17,78mb heavy Addon from Malwarebytes ... what is installed even bigger. NextDNS has the same Protections like Malwarebytes Browser Guard + even more features (except of Skimmer Protection) and you dont need to install anything.

*I can recommend you additionally to that an Anti-Fingerprint Extension like Canvasblocker on "stealth" or "max settings" or Jshelter with "recommend" settings.

DNS-over-HTTPS settings on Firefox? I changed DOH to NextDNS with Ublock Origin but it unable to block a malware / trojan website while Malwarebytes Browser Guard extension detect malware / trojan.

 

[Moonhorse]

DNS-over-HTTPS settings on Firefox? I changed DOH to NextDNS with Ublock Origin but it unable to block a malware / trojan website while Malwarebytes Browser Guard extension detect malware / trojan.

You need to use one of their pricing substriction , free is 300k queries a month...doubt the firefoxs doh blocks anything

If you can say that wich site is malicious you really only need ublock origin, you can even set it to medium mode to be more cautios

Id still recommend you to stay with malwarebytes browser guard, its excellent and tld protection it has is great

All though i dont think that malware is the problem that exist, its more of an phishing nowadays...you could give netcraft a go aswell

 

[oldschool]

though i dont think that malware is the problem that exist, its more of an phishing nowadays.

Most definitely ...

you could give netcraft a go aswell

... which is why this is a good bet as is MB.

 

[goodjohnjr]

Which browser extension is good? Privacy, Security & low impact on browser ( firefox already using lots of RAM )

Malwarebytes Browser Guard / Bitdefender Traffic Light / Ublock Origin / Adguard / Ghostery / Disconnect / any other (please specify)

I'm currently using K7 Antivirus Premium with Ublock & Malwarebytes Browser Guard

Firefox & Chrome extension

The free uBlock Origin (or Adguard Browser Extension, which is not as good as uBlock Origin, in my opinion, but it is my third favorite ad blocker after Brave Browser's built-in ad blocker; but uBlock Origin is better than those two) and Malwarebytes Browser Guard web browser extensions, the free Adguard DNS default public DNS servers as your DNS service, and your web browser's free built-in security / privacy protections.

 

[TairikuOkami]

Which browser extension is good? Privacy, Security & low impact on browser

CookieAutodelete - it prevents cookieles cookies, it prevents a lot of malware from working by "merely" cleaning caches. It is an ultimate extension for privacy and security.

 

[Stopspying]

This page on the Adguard site has a fairly comprehensive list of DNS providers, some are free, some open-source and some for specific purposes. The information provided should give you a clear idea of what suits your needs the best.

Known DNS Providers | AdGuard DNS Knowledge Base

Here we suggest a list of trusted DNS providers. To use them, first install AdGuard Ad Blocker or AdGuard VPN on your device. Then, on the same device, click the link to a provider in this article

adguard-dns.io

I would steer clear of the Google and Cloudflare ones for privacy reasons. Quad9 may be the best to use from that list, or use Adguard ones.

This earlier MT thread on DNS may interest you, it covers various DNS suppliers and things like DNSJumper, which might help if you want to be able to change the DNS quickly and easily.

Advice Request - Are you using DNS over HTTPS? - Test using Cloudflare Browsing Security Check

Now that windows and most browsers supports dns over https how many of you are using dns over https? If you are using firefox you can enable Encrypted SNI by using this guide In your browser, navigate to about:config; Type network.security.esni.enabled Select the toggle button to the right of...

malwaretips.com

You might recognise some of the dubious characters involved in that thread!

Are you using

What are Firefox Containers? How do they help us? - gHacks Tech News

What are Firefox Containers? How do they help us? Let's explain how internet tracking works, and how you can use Firefox Containers to prevent that.

www.ghacks.net

In Firefox this is another good way to maintain some privacy. websites in one container can't track what you do in another container.

Home

Firefox Add-on that lets you open automatically managed disposable containers - stoically/temporary-containers

github.com

 

[Kongo]

Are you using

What are Firefox Containers? How do they help us? - gHacks Tech News

What are Firefox Containers? How do they help us? Let's explain how internet tracking works, and how you can use Firefox Containers to prevent that.

www.ghacks.net

In Firefox this is another good way to maintain some privacy. websites in one container can't track what you do in another container.

Home

Firefox Add-on that lets you open automatically managed disposable containers - stoically/temporary-containers

github.com

Most likely unnecessary to use containers for most people.

Firefox 86 Introduces Total Cookie Protection – Mozilla Security Blog

Total Cookie Protection is a major anti-tracking advance in Firefox that confines cookies to the site where they were created.

blog.mozilla.org

 

[Stopspying]

Most likely unnecessary to use containers for most people.

Firefox 86 Introduces Total Cookie Protection – Mozilla Security Blog

Total Cookie Protection is a major anti-tracking advance in Firefox that confines cookies to the site where they were created.

blog.mozilla.org

True, but I like to try and isolate things like the other types of tracking that businesses like Facebook use which can still track us even if we don't have a FB account.

 

[Kongo]

True, but I like to try and isolate things like the other types of tracking that businesses like Facebook use which can still track us even if we don't have a FB account.

If one is not using Facebook one should simply block all facebook related domains. But I get your point.

 

[Stopspying]

If one is not using Facebook one should simply block all facebook related domains. But I get your point.

Facebook Pixel and Like are seemingly everywhere.

Coincidentally, I'm using Librewolf and it has just frozen, never seen it do that before. That Facebook Pixel is very powerful!

 

[forgottenuser79643]

This page on the Adguard site has a fairly comprehensive list of DNS providers, some are free, some open-source and some for specific purposes. The information provided should give you a clear idea of what suits your needs the best.

Known DNS Providers | AdGuard DNS Knowledge Base

Here we suggest a list of trusted DNS providers. To use them, first install AdGuard Ad Blocker or AdGuard VPN on your device. Then, on the same device, click the link to a provider in this article

adguard-dns.io

I would steer clear of the Google and Cloudflare ones for privacy reasons. Quad9 may be the best to use from that list, or use Adguard ones.

Out of the listed services I would either consider, and/or can vouch for, the following:
Initiatives:

• AhaDNS
• Applied Privacy DNS
• BlahDNS
• DNS.Watch
  • note: it's DNS.WATCH, not dnswatch.<insert-tld>. The latter onces are scamware at best, profiting on a good name.

Companies:

• Mullvad
• Neustar
  • note: private company, but their DNS service has proven to be consistent, stable, and decent since forever.
• NextDNS
• Quad9

side-mentions:

• ControllD
  • note: DNS subsidiary company of Windscribe.
• Dandelion Sprout's Official DNS Server
  • note: see link for more info.

Although, I personally keeping hopping between Quad9 and my ISP's default DNS servers. Quad9 resolves noticeably slower within Firefox over DNS-over-HTTPS than my ISP does, however, It does block malware and such out of the box. I'm fortunate enough that my ISP has reliable and fast DNS servers in that regard.

Edit: fixed format... post went nuts...

 

[WildCat]

DNS-over-HTTPS settings on Firefox? I changed DOH to NextDNS with Ublock Origin but it unable to block a malware / trojan website while Malwarebytes Browser Guard extension detect malware / trojan.

You need to create a free Account and use your ID given url there , not the standard predetermined NextDNS settings in Firefox. You can also add your custom configuration IP in the network settings in windows (only ipv6) , so it works systemwide (what i would more recommend) and maybe another blocklist if you want , like "oisd" for example .What is from my opinion the best one ,it blocks all the nasty things and even exploits and ransomware and it doesnt break any pages. "WindowsSpyBlocker (Spy)" blocklist is also very recommend to block more Spy/Telemetry alongside NextDNS´ "Native Tracking Protection" services in Windows 10 & 11. Just take a look, there are many great options and lists there.

Adguard DNS unfortunately doesn't have all that. There are only blocklists that you can add if you create an account there . Its by the way also limited like NextDNS to 300,000 queries per month, but what is acually really generous enough.

But If you absolutely want to use a Security Extension for Pishing/Malware besides Ublock Origin, then i can only recommend you the one from Emsisoft. Its also Browser independent like Malwarebytes Browser Guard,very very light and sends zero data at home.

Here is a little preview from "some" of the main settings:

 

[anirbandutta01]

You need to create a free Account and use your ID given url there , not the standard predetermined NextDNS settings in Firefox. You can also add your custom configuration IP in the network settings in windows (only ipv6) , so it works systemwide (what i would more recommend) and maybe another blocklist if you want , like "oisd" for example .What is from my opinion the best one ,it blocks all the nasty things and even exploits and ransomware and it doesnt break any pages. "WindowsSpyBlocker (Spy)" blocklist is also very recommend to block more Spy/Telemetry alongside NextDNS´ "Native Tracking Protection" services in Windows 10 & 11. Just take a look, there are many great options and lists there.

Adguard DNS unfortunately doesn't have all that. There are only blocklists that you can add if you create an account there . Its by the way also limited like NextDNS to 300,000 queries per month, but what is acually really generous enough.

But If you absolutely want to use a Security Extension for Pishing/Malware besides Ublock Origin, then i can only recommend you the one from Emsisoft. Its also Browser independent like Malwarebytes Browser Guard,very very light and sends zero data at home.

Here is a little preview from "some" of the main settings: View attachment 270337View attachment 270335

Okay thanks, please give me the link of Emsisoft browser extension which your recommendation

 

[goodjohnjr]

Okay thanks, please give me the link of Emsisoft browser extension which your recommendation

Adguard DNS Public Default DNS servers do not require an account and already have ad blocking, tracker blocking, malicious website blocking enabled on default; I use that instead of the paid Adguard DNS.

 

[anirbandutta01]

The free uBlock Origin (or Adguard Browser Extension, which is not as good as uBlock Origin, in my opinion, but it is my third favorite ad blocker after Brave Browser's built-in ad blocker; but uBlock Origin is better than those two) and Malwarebytes Browser Guard web browser extensions, the free Adguard DNS default public DNS servers as your DNS service, and your web browser's free built-in security / privacy protections.

Is it safe to use Brave browser on desktop?

 

[piquiteco]

In my humble opinion, I would use Bitdefender Traffic Light & Ublock Origin @anirbandutta01

 

[anirbandutta01]

In my humble opinion, I would use Bitdefender Traffic Light & Ublock Origin @anirbandutta01

Does Bitdefender Traffic Light blocks same as Malwarebytes Browser Guard??

 

[piquiteco]

Does Bitdefender Traffic Light blocks same as Malwarebytes Browser Guard??

Not necessarily. Malwarebytes Browser Guard focuses on filtering out ads and trackers, scammers, phishing and malware. Bitdefender Traffic Light, meanwhile, is more effective at blocking phishing, links and pages with malware.