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PSA: You probably don't need that extension (github.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm sure a lot of us are already using Firefox with uBlock Origin, and I'm also sure that most of us already know about Arkenfox.

Despite this, one thing that I'm still noticing on the internet are people recommending extensions that, as per the Arkenfox wiki, are frankly just not needed anymore.

So people, please stop using:

Cookie extensions like Cookie Auto Delete
URL cleaning extensions like ClearURLs
Anti-fingerprinting extensions
Redundant privacy extensions like Ghostery or Privacy Badger
NoScript

And also please note that Firefox Multi-Account Containers is probably overkill for most threat models, and that Firefox's builtin Total Cookie Protection is probably just fine.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I used to use Librewolf but found it lagged behind Firefox too much when it came to security updates. But I agree with you that it does take the work out of configuring Firefox, which is convenient.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

The update schedule used to be pretty bad, but they have really improved. They usually release patches within 1-2 days, but recently, I've often seen them release an update on the same day. It's not that bad, especially when you combine it with just general good security practices. Block known malware on DNS/firewall level, run your browser in a sandbox and just be cautious when clicking on links. Blocking JavaScript as much as possible also reduces attack surface. For high security stuff I just use Vanadium on my phone which is hardened Chromium by GrapheneOS.