Privacy Browser for Android

Discussion in 'mobile device security' started by SorenStoutner, Sep 29, 2017.

  1. SorenStoutner

    SorenStoutner Registered Member

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    I am the developer of Privacy Browser, an privacy focused browser for Android currently based on Android's `WebView`.

    A user of Privacy Browser is a member of this forum and suggested I might post here to receive feedback and feature suggestions.

    Privacy Browser disables JavaScript, cookies, and DOM storage by default. There are controls to enable these features automatically by domain as well as on-the-fly controls to enable them temporarily while browsing. It also supports pinning of SSL certificates by domain, and integrates with Orbot for browsing through the Tor network.

    A list of planned features are available in the roadmap and the issue tracker.

    Are there any other suggestions member of the forum have?
     
  2. RockLobster

    RockLobster Registered Member

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    Hi Soren let me be the first to welcome you to Wilders :)
    I'm glad you decided to join, that was me on your issue tracker forum yesterday I think you are doing a great job with Privacy Browser and I do appreciate you taking my suggestions into consideration.
     
    Last edited: Sep 29, 2017
  3. trott3r

    trott3r Registered Member

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    Thanks for the information.
    Bought the browser for a pound to support the effort.
     
  4. SorenStoutner

    SorenStoutner Registered Member

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    Thank you.
     
  5. act8192

    act8192 Registered Member

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    Which Android version is required for this browser?
     
  6. SorenStoutner

    SorenStoutner Registered Member

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    Privacy Browser runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) or higher, although there is a MITM vulnerability on Android 4.4 that can be exploited if the web server is not configured correctly.
     
  7. NiteRanger

    NiteRanger Registered Member

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    Hi

    I just tested your browser and found that my ip address is leaking when I use Tor. I'm using browserleaks.com and whoer.net to check. I noticed that webrtc is enabled.

    Orfox has no such problem

    Also, it can't block social media plugins despite having Fanboy's Annoyance List. You can test this at www.engadget.com or www.gizmodo.com

    Can you fix them? Thanks
     
    Last edited: Mar 12, 2018
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