18 extensions for security and privacy of surfing in Chrome

ad blockers

1. AdBlock Plus

This extension is necessary to install in Chrome first, and hardly anyone had heard of it. AdBlock Plus blocks ads, banners, pop-ups, advertisements, and other debris on the web pages. In addition, this extension warns you from visiting known domains containing malware, and disables some tracking scripts.

AdBlock Plus is adjusted well. You can create black and white lists to block or, on the contrary, permits display of web page elements. You can block individual elements by simply pointing at them with the mouse. Or you can simply install AdBlock Plus and forget about him: he will cope with the advertising without someone's help.

By the way, here's the additional lists AdBlock Plus for those who want to get rid of advertising on YouTube and Facebook. The main thing - do not forget to add Layfhaker an exception.

2. uBlock Origin

AdBlock Plus alternative to almost the same functionality, but it's much more configurable. More expansion is somewhat more complicated to learn for the novice user.

If you want to adblocker did everything for you, install AdBlock Plus. If you want to control it yourself, choose uBlock Original. A large number of optional filters for this extension can be found here.

3. ScriptSafe

ScriptSafe disables all startup scripts on web pages: Java, JavaScript, Flash, and so on. It is a powerful and flexible tool for the advanced user. But keep in mind, ScriptSafe very aggressive and can break markup on many sites, if not set it up properly.

Tools antitrekinga

4. Ghostery

Ghostery blocks sites tracking cookie files and scripts. When the button is clicked, the expansion, Ghostery will show that it is locked, so you can choose which types of tracking block and which can and leave. Function Ghostery Enhanced Anti Tracking, according to the developers, it dehumanizes your data for greater protection of privacy.

5. Disconnect Private Browsing

Another extension that improves the privacy. Disconnect allows you to block websites tools that monitor your stops Your data collection from Facebook, Google, Twitter and so on.

Moreover, extension protects you from malware and infected resources. The Disconnect Private Browsing feature is available Secure Wi-Fi, which can protect your home network.

6. Privacy Badger

A similar extension for automatic protection from browser trackers that seamlessly loaded when browsing the web. You can easily set up automatic blocking options through the expansion button on the browser toolbar.

password Managers

7. LastPass

Expansion of the popular service password Keeper LastPass. It is able to generate resistant to cracking passwords and automatically enter them if necessary.

8. CKP

Alternative chromeIPass, which do not need a client installed KeePass. Can pick up passwords from a local base, and from Dropbox or Google Drive.

9. Blur

Analogue LastPass. In addition to password generation, can be used to disguise your email-address, to avoid receiving spam and increase privacy.

VPN-expansion

10. Hideman

Hideman your Chrome connects to the VPN with 256-bit encryption. In addition to providing privacy, expansion can also be used to combat censorship. You can choose from several free VPN-servers located in different countries.

11. ZenMate VPN

Another extension to encrypt traffic over the VPN with a friendly interface and a good set of functions. It provides privacy and anonymous web surfing and bypass blockages.

12. TunnelBear

TunnelBear - very popular VPN-service. With this extension, you will not only be able to bypass the blockage, but also protect your data from leaking, for example, in social networks Wi-Fi.

Virus Protection

13. Avast Online Security

Expanding on the popular Avast antivirus developers. In it is a function of protection against phishing attacks and automatic error correction The URL-address, so you do not hit on the fake website. Also Avast Online Security alerts you to go to the infected or compromised websites.

14. Online antivirus Dr. Web

Expansion from Dr. antivirus Web to check web pages and links. You can be started from the context menu and make sure that the site you are about to discover, is not infected.

Other

15. HTTPS Everywhere

Another extension of Chrome, increases security of Internet surfing. It forcibly switches the connection to the insecure HTTP protocol to HTTPS encrypted wherever possible.

16. Web of Trust

A popular extension that makes the reputation of the ratings of Web sites based on user reviews. If a website or online store convicted of fraud, malware, or careless attitude towards customers, Web Of Trust will assign a red mark. When you visit suspicious sites extension will notify you of the dangers they may pose.

17. SecureMail for Gmail

Convenient Chrome extension for Gmail, which allows to send encrypted emails which can not read no one except you and the recipient. You just need to create an email and then encrypt it with a password.

The recipient will have to use the same password to decrypt the e-mail. Encryption occurs on the client side, so even extension developers can not get access to encrypted messages.

18. Mailvelope

Expansion, similar to the Secure Mail for Gmail. It provides OpenPGP-encrypted e-mail providers: Gmail, Yahoo and others. Without the password, your message will look like complete gibberish, you will not be able to decipher one.

If we have missed some extension, which, in your opinion, is simply obliged to be in this list, share it in the comments.

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