Why is Firefox for Android considered not private enough? Is it because you can’t configure it with the about:config page? What if I use ublockorigin hard mode on Android as well? Thanks for your thoughts!

Ok thanks everyone! If I summarize: As far as security goes, using uBO hardmode along with good practices (delete cookies on exit, etc.) should be enough. The user should know in advance which 3rd party to unblock by researching it. I personally ask AI to know which script does what prior to unbloc…

I just read the whole thread and my opinion is similar to others, especially Jonah’s points and also this one: Revise statements on Gecko browsers (Android) to make security shortcomings clear - #54 by ddsn There is one thing I don’t understand, probably because of my lack of knowledge. If I unders…

[image] win11.shading291: Why using Brave and changing all sorts of settings wouldn’t, then? It would and does stand you out.

This seems contradictory then: Revise statements on Gecko browsers (Android) to make security shortcomings clear - #65 by SkewedZeppelin I know it’s a pain to use hard mode on uBO, but I don’t mind being it a pain for a month or two until no page breaks anymore. I also feel like for a security stan…

[image] win11.shading291: I just read the whole thread and my opinion is similar to others, especially Jonah’s points and also this one: Revise statements on Gecko browsers (Android) to make security shortcomings clear - #54 by ddsn Yeah, sure, use whatever you want; just understand the risk…

Obligatory reference: Firefox and Chromium | Madaidan's Insecurities This was last updated in 2022 but still contains many relevant points today.

Do you want to have the best privacy and also support Gecko-based browsers? Use Tor Browser, and then use a proper Chromium browser for everything else.

This. Since Tor is not convenient for daily-use I prefer Brave, other than that Tor is the best option.

I was using Cromite as my daily-use browser, but decided that Brave is is better for me as it has forgetful browsing. Cromite doesn’t have bloats unlike Brave, that’s a positive point for Cromite. I also love the dev too, he’s active and always tries to answer every issue

@anon48875053 I like to go by facts too. From my understanding, the security risk of using Firefox is linked with navigating on “unknown” websites and a script running when you visit that website that could attack you (I’m summarizing from my readings on the other thread). I understand lot of peopl…

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I’ve adjusted my browser according to my preferences, mainly based on the suggestions by him and Privacy Guides. I think it doesn’t matter that much unless you’re using Tor Browser, like others said, it’s up to you to decide. Escaping from fingerprinting is almost impossible, so you know.

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