ESET Browser Extension for Security & Privacy
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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/int/home/protection-plans.
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- Great security and protection
- Simple interface and ease of use
- Good performance and speed
- Positive long-term usage experience
- Reliable customer support
- Issues with specific features like the green badge not working on all search engines
- Some users experienced infections despite using the software
- UI elements are seen as intrusive by some
- Satisfaction with the level of protection
- Long-term users have good experiences
- Desire for additional features like a basic VPN
- Performance improvements after installation
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Extension 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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