
ESET Browser Privacy & Security: Enhanced Online Protection
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Add-on summary
ESET Browser Privacy & Security is a browser extension designed for the ESET HOME Security subscription tiers. It works alongside ESET’s award-winning technology to provide an additional layer of protection to your digital life—offering elevated browser security and privacy. It is easily enabled with your ESET HOME Security tier and features a user-friendly interface for a smoother online experience. Available for Windows only.
Functionalities include: Secure Search – Easily distinguish between safe and unsafe search results. This functionality protects you from phishing websites, websites containing malware, and potentially unwanted content.
Browser Cleanup – Clear your browser data on demand, or periodically with automatic cleanups—reducing digital clutter and optimizing browser efficiency. This functionality enables users to customize cleanups and stay logged in to frequently-used sites.
Website Setting Review – Review and manage website permissions with ease, ensuring appropriate access to your device and personal information.*
Metadata Cleanup – Share your media with confidence. This unique functionality protects your privacy by removing metadata from images uploaded to your browser. Metadata contains information such as GPS, camera type, and the time the photo was taken—revealing potentially personal information. Currently supports JPEG files.*
*Available with the ESET HOME Security Ultimate tier only. For a detailed description of our subscription tiers, please visit www.eset.com.
User reviews
- Good for safety
- Works really well
- Trusted brand (ESET)
- Causes login issues on websites
- Destroys saved logins and passwords
- Processes running in the background affect performance
- Login authorization issues
- Destruction of saved data
- Background processes affecting performance
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
ESET Browser Privacy & Security requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of ESET Browser Privacy & Security. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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