A newbrowser called Mullvadaims to keep prying eyes from what you do on the internet.
Mullvad uses a virtual private connection (VPN) to hide your internet activity.
Experts say the new surfing app is a welcome change from current offerings.
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“Data such as browsing history, search queries, and location can be collected.
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The Mullvad Browseris developed by the nonprofit Tor Project to minimize tracking and fingerprinting.
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The web client is free to download and works on Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
There’s also a Firefox extension in beta you’ve got the option to download.
The encryption prevents your ISP and other snoops on your local online grid from seeing what you do online.
“Changing your IP address helps prevent websites and apps from identifying and locating you,” he added.
Tarighat also said that VPNs don’t necessarily provide privacy on the public web.
DuckDuckGo offers a privacy-enhanced net web client on mobile along with their privacy-focused search engine.
There are extensions for Firefox and Chrome that can also enhance user privacy.
“They don’t want to be Facebook or any other social media or advertising company’s product.
