ESET Browser Privacy & Security

Enjoy extended browser protection with ESET Browser Privacy & Security—includes the unique Metadata Cleanup, Secure Search and more.
What is ESET Browser Privacy & Security?
ESET Browser Privacy & Security is a comprehensive security extension for Firefox, designed to complement the ESET HOME Security subscription. The add-on ensures a safer browsing experience by protecting against phishing websites and malware, and offering features like secure search, browser cleanup, and the unique Metadata Cleanup. It's easily installable and provides a user-friendly interface for optimized online navigation.
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Add-on stats

By: ESET
Rating: 4.46 (92)
Version: 1.0.9 (Last updated: 2024-11-01)
Creation date: 2023-02-01
Weekly download count: 6,974
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • cookies
  • scripting
  • storage
  • nativeMessaging
  • browsingData
  • browserSettings
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 696.05K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 111
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ESET Browser Privacy & Security (v1.0.9)
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Add-on summary

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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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Provides safety and security features
  • Users feel safe with ESET
  • Works really well
Cons
  • Can delete saved logins and passwords without warning
  • Causes frustration and dissatisfaction among users
Most mentioned
  • Provides safety
  • Issues with data loss
Recent reviews
by Franki, 2024-11-05
by Firefox user 12124611, 2024-09-10
by Daniel M., 2024-08-22
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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 likelihood

ESET Browser Privacy & Security has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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