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Just wondering what browser addons  + extensions folks use for security related purposes..

I use firefox + do not track + https everywhere + noscript.

kind of like what you get with Tor browser bundle.

I think do not track works pretty well.. no script gets used to, but its great in the long run.

Anything I am missing ???

I didn't understand what you said  ::) .

I think these " do not track + https everywhere + noscript." are Firefox security related addons.He is asking what addons others use for this.

Would recommend using Ghostery and Self Destructing Cookies.

^^ I'll look into that thanks.

do not track is pretty cool I must say, saves those evil companes from getting my real email addy..
amazing as well what the banks track.. amazing/concerning that is !

i used ghostery and block almost everything
Blocking 1807 out of 1908 trackers ;D
advertising, analytics, beacons, privacy, widget
sometimes i can't load comment section in some websites ;D

Use Disconnect (https://disconnect.me/) to stop everyone from tracking you. I use Disconnect Https+noscript with Firefox and always prefer Private Window Mode

Adblock Plus, HTTPS Everywhere, Modify Headers, QuickJava, RefControl, Torbutton.

Do these extensions/addons really provide any protection, I don't use any of them and now I think maybe I should.

What sort of attacks or privacy do these provide?

I'm lazy and only use addblock, but not in all browsers I use. Not sure if can be considered a security extension, but it block some adds with virus, so..

When I want anonymity and not be tracked, I just go to tor browser bundle.

do no track (or similar) stops sites tracking you via cookies and other means, it also gives you a real but wierd email account.. so you dont have to use your own.

noscript blocks javascript, its a pain at times, but u get used to it.

https everywhere makes you go via https where possible..

adblock stops ads

foxpop: what does refcontrol do ?

basically all of the above, except adblock and refcontrol is included with tor browser bundle, but i use them on my normal pc with firefox. makes me feel somwhat safer :) wasn't a fan but now i quite like them. but yeah noscript can be annoying if you are abit of a novice (and forget its on lol)

On Chrome the only two non google extensions I'm currently using are Reddit Enhancement Suite(which is a must imo if you read reddit) and KryptoKit which is pretty great for bitcoin stuff and sending and receiving encrypted messages. Not that I have much to talk about that needs to be encrypted, but to have the option if the need were to arise is nice to have.

There's a eff tool that checks how unique and trackabe your browser is. Surely an interesting test to take.

https://panopticlick.eff.org

Also for extra privacy you could use disconnect search.

https://disconnect.me/search

Can you give me the link to download the extensions?

i used firefox,its great in the long run!

I use ad block with chrome.

Adblock with Chrome is my choice since years and I have never had any prob$&£"&%$ev.d.s1c

Sure, here you go:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kryptokit-bitcoin-wallet/lhhipingoaiddcoalochnbjlkifbpmoj (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kryptokit-bitcoin-wallet/lhhipingoaiddcoalochnbjlkifbpmoj)
http://redditenhancementsuite.com/ (http://redditenhancementsuite.com/)

https://prism-break.org/en/subcategories/windows-web-browser-addons/

Thanks!  :)

Actually I've not been using any security addons.After reading this going to install at least Adblock.

You're welcome.

A couple of weeks ago Chrome blocked KryptoKit by mistake, but they realised their error and re enabled it again pretty quickly. It's a pretty good app. It's very easy to check the price of bitcoin with it and it also has all the latest headlines. And I believe it's made by some trusted members of the bitcoin community, so not much to worry about there.

Yeah it should be!
Kindly,
       Muhammed Zakhir

I use HTTPS everywhere, it's a must.

Be careful of extensions, many people got hacked that way.

Controls the Referer header sent by the browser on a per-site basis. For maximum privacy, you should just configure the browser to not send the Referer header at all, but some sites won't work without it (in violation of the HTTP standard). RefControl allows setting a custom referrer for sites that require one.

I use only adblock  ::)

I am using adblock and lastpass. I have great experience with those extensions.

True, I have read about people losing btc because of a chrome extension. Sometimes they do contain spyware, the best thing to do is to use them on another device that does not keep your btc, or, inspect the source code.

ah that sounds exactly what I need for something I have in mind.

thanks for that mate I will try it out.

If you are going to fall for everything out there without doing a basic research and using your brain before getting into something no extension and or security or privacy feature can save you.
 Nothing can save you if you think you are totally secure after installing some addons.