Personally, I think that when we log in to an account with any browser, we already become as unique a user as possible. I also don’t think there is a large crowd that looks exactly alike. This is because there are different operating systems, different security levels, and different VPN providers, and there are even users who don’t use any VPN.
I think that if the Mullvad Browser was designed to be used only for general browsing, this should have been clearly stated in the support or FAQ pages. I don’t think there’s any downside to users using the pre-tweaked Mullvad Browser as they wish without changing the default settings. That way, they also hide their real time zone from websites. If the Arkenfox hardening is not installed, Firefox does not hide the operating system time zone from websites, just like Brave.
There is even a Tor support entry that mentions this very thing. It does not explicitly state here that Tor Browser should only be used for general browsing.
Logging in over Tor
Although Tor Browser is designed to enable total user anonymity on the web, there may be situations in which it makes sense to use Tor with websites that require usernames, passwords, or other identifying information.
If you log into a website using a regular browser, you also reveal your IP address and geographical location in the process. The same is often true when you send an email. Logging into your social networking or email accounts using Tor Browser allows you to choose exactly which information you reveal to the websites you browse. Logging in using Tor Browser is also useful if the website you are trying to reach is censored on your network.
When you log in to a website over Tor, there are several points you should bear in mind:
- See the Secure Connections page for important information on how to secure your connection when logging in.
- Tor Browser often makes your connection appear as though it is coming from an entirely different part of the world. Some websites, such as banks or email providers, might interpret this as a sign that your account has been hacked or compromised, and lock you out. The only way to resolve this is by following the site’s recommended procedure for account recovery, or contacting the operators and explaining the situation.