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Open-source tests of web browser privacy.

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[Edit Edit] - Brave Browser caught adding its own referral codes to some cryptocurrency trading sites - More in the comments ๐Ÿ”ฝ ๐Ÿ”ฝ ๐Ÿ”ฝ

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[โ€“] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think they comparing browsers with default configuration. I'm sure Firefox with some addons and extra features enabled passes more tests.

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Firefox with one or two extensions and a resonable configuration would be at or near the top of the list. This test only compares defaults which isn't so useful if you are someone that takes the time to setup your browser.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

if you are someone that takes the time to setup your browser.

Yeah, and I think most people that will ever look at this page are the ones that do take the time.