browser security

bluesfloyd

bluesfloyd

Bronze Level Poster
hi, guys
I hear browser security should be taken seriously, which top extensions/add-on's do you guys use/recommend to make Firefox really safe when I am browsing, I am using Linux mint on my acer laptop to browse and email,
thanks for you time guys,

bluesfloyd,
 
ubuysa

ubuysa

The BSOD Doctor
All the above and HTTPS Everywhere

I no longer use Adblcok, I moved to Ublock Origin some time ago (but I'm a Chromium user, not sure if it's available for FF).

It's also worth looking at the browser settings. I always disable the following (again not sure if these are available or called the same thing on FF)

Use a web service to help resolve navigation errors
Use a prediction service to load pages more quickly
Use a web service to help resolve spelling errors

Although not dangerous from a security viewpoint they all leak privacy data (about what you're doing on the web).

I also turn off WebRTC (Web real-time communication) because it leaks your public IP address which may allow websites to track your browsing behaviour and deliver targeted ads etc. Note that peer-to-peer browser applications like web chat and video calling require this feature.
 
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