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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security

005 - Brave vs Firefox, and When Privacy Goes Wrong

Nov 24, 2023
30:07
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This podcast discusses the drawbacks of using Brave and the advantages of using Firefox for privacy and security. It also explores the risks of web browsers and the benefits of using privacy.com for secure online payments. The episode covers the experience of finding an unauthorized VPN service installed by Brave, as well as settings and configurations for enhancing privacy in both browsers. They also discuss reloadable prepaid cards and alternative strategies for privacy protection.
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Quick takeaways

  • Dedicated password managers provide improved isolation and security of passwords
  • Firefox is recommended over Brave due to concerns about whitelisting Google and Facebook URLs and unauthorized VPN installations

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The Lockdown Podcast and Michael Bazel

The podcast episode starts by acknowledging Michael Bazel, the host of a previous privacy and security show who has moved on to other things. The current podcast focuses on practical privacy and acknowledges the different emphasis from Bazel's show.

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