ESET Browser Privacy & Security

Enjoy extended browser protection with ESET Browser Privacy & Security.

What is ESET Browser Privacy & Security?

"ESET Browser Privacy & Security" is a Chrome extension offering extra layers of protection for users subscribed to ESET HOME Security tiers on Windows. It ensures secure browsing by highlighting safe search results and blocking malicious content. The extension includes features for automatic browser data cleanup and website settings management, with the Ultimate tier adding metadata removal from uploaded JPEG files to safeguard personal information.

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By: ESET

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Users: 4,000,000+

Rating: 3.95 (95)

Version: 1.0.6 (Last updated: 2024-04-17)

Creation date: 2023-12-18

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
scripting
storage
nativeMessaging
browsingData
contentSettings

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 673.79K

Email: br*****@eset.com

URLs: Website

Stats date:

Chrome-Stats Rank

# 110 ▲ 1

Other platforms

ESET Browser Privacy & Security (v1.0.6)

4.39 (69) 139,331+

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Summary

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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.

User reviews

User reviews summary

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Effective at removing viruses and malware
No heavy tasks or processes taking up memory
Safe for online banking and browsing
Works on *nix operating systems

Cons

Difficulty changing language settings for some users
Some users experienced issues with saved passwords
Does not work on the Brave browser

Most mentioned

Effective at removing viruses and malware
Safe for online banking and browsing

Recent reviews

muy buenazo

Miguel Ángel Tuesta melendez, 2024-04-29

Michal Horváth, 2024-04-19

Δεν ξέρω από antivirus είχα κατεβάσει το totalAV απλώς έκανε ένα scanner σε 20 λεπτά ΚΑΙ ΠΑΛΗ ΤΑ ΙΔΙΑ με το eset 11:00 στις 23.45 βρήκε 16 virus ΤΟΥΣ διέγραψα ΤΤΟ ΛΑΠΤΟΠ ΠΕΤΑΕΙ. ΓΙΑ ΜΕΝΑ είναι το κορυφαίο😍😍 ΚΑΙ μακάρι αν είχα λεφτά θα το αγόραζα αλλά είμαι άνεργος με ένα κεα τι να πρωτοδόσεις διατροφή επιβίωση ;τι να πω.😭😭

Kostas Beverly, 2024-04-17

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Safety

Risk impact

ESET Browser Privacy & Security is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install ESET Browser Privacy & Security if you trust the publisher.