Techlore Surveillance Report

The Newest Privacy Browser is Coming! - Surveillance Report 84

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Apr 20, 2022
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INSIGHT

DuckDuckGo's Mac Browser Claims

  • DuckDuckGo released a Mac browser built on WebKit claiming privacy and performance gains over Chrome.
  • Many blocked resources likely account for data and bandwidth savings rather than inherent rendering speed.
ADVICE

Evaluate New Browsers Against Your Threat Model

  • Try established privacy browsers or Safari extensions instead of adopting a new browser without clear benefits.
  • Evaluate threat model and features like plugin support before switching.
ADVICE

Use Identity Protection After Breaches

  • If affected by a breach with exposed personal data, enroll in identity-theft protection offered by the company.
  • Monitor financial and tax accounts for signs of misuse after disclosure.
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