A new web browser has hit the market and aims to provide you with the most secure internet experience possible. The e-Capsule Private Browser has been developed by Enterprise Information Security Systems and Technology (EISST) and, according to the company, it keeps your information secure using encryption. Information such as passwords are kept encrypted and hidden within the browser and not stored anywhere else on your system.
"Unlike other internet browsers, there is no data exposure to the operating system even while using the software," said Corrado Ronchi of EISST.
The browser is intended to leave no "footprints" on your PC, by not installing temporary files or modifying the registry in any way. "Encrypted data storage and anonymity guarantee privacy and security. The encryption protection is seamless and has no impact on the computer's performance," Ronchi said.
However, it comes at a cost. The e-Capsule Private Browser costs £20, but there is a free trial download, which lasts for 14 days. The price is likely to be off-putting to surfers, as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Netscape and Safari are all free to download.
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"Unlike other internet browsers, there is no data exposure to the operating system even while using the software," said Corrado Ronchi of EISST.
The browser is intended to leave no "footprints" on your PC, by not installing temporary files or modifying the registry in any way. "Encrypted data storage and anonymity guarantee privacy and security. The encryption protection is seamless and has no impact on the computer's performance," Ronchi said.
However, it comes at a cost. The e-Capsule Private Browser costs £20, but there is a free trial download, which lasts for 14 days. The price is likely to be off-putting to surfers, as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Netscape and Safari are all free to download.
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Xerobank portable + Eraser should act like this e-Capsule.
I've been using versions of Internet explorer and Firefox for about 6 years now, and I've had my share of viruses and spyware, but that's only because I was going to websites where you're obviously going to get it anyway.
IMHO: Antivirus + Firewall + Antispyware = secured.
What engine is this browser based on?
What engine is this browser based on?
Bizarrely, it looks like it's based on firefox. Its acid2 rendering is:
- http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9922/acid2on0.png
And http://web-sniffer.net/ gives the UA of:
- Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.0; en-US; rv:1.8.0.10) Gecko/20070622 Firefox/1.5.0.2
So that looks like firefox 1.5.0.2 ( ??!?! ) with the gecko rendering engine version from firefox 1.5.0.10 o_O
I assume it was built on 20070622. But if it's really using Firefox 1.5.0.2, then presumably it's open to at least some of the vulnerabilities listed from here to the top of the list.
When you enable the Private Browsing mode, you have to let pb_tor.exe access to the internet btw.
or, perhaps even better, a little VM with a browser, then not just your cookies and history, but the entire browser, OS, filesystem get nuked when you reset.
yes I've heard of a cross VM proof of concept, but I'd still trust it over any security these guys are trying to write.
some would pay $20 just for the anonymous network access though.
Last edited by yakumo on 28 Sep 2007 - 13:28
I believe some little-known browsers called Netscape and Opera use to cost money. A lot of people even got an icon for "The Internet" (IE 1.0) on their Desktop after buying Microsoft Plus!
Opera still costs, depending on platform.
PlanetWeb 3.0 for Dreamcast cost.
Sounds like a stupid way to achieve good security, if you really are looking for good security.
That just invites hackers to exploit the hell out of their products.
I really don't think there is a market for such products... Who know they'll take money from you and then sell you data to some other ad vendor or use it for other marketing strategies?? I think its better to use open-source/free browsers than remain anonymous ?!?
How bout an Open-source / Free and Anonymous Browser; that's the ticket. It'll come in due time.
I'm not sure I'll end up buying it, but why should we take for granted that browsing sw should always come for free? In this sw, there's obviously some added value which in some cases can justify the cost. Maybe these guys will utlimately drop the charge as Opera did after some time... or maybe Opera and FireFox will catch up with them and provide similar protection. However, let's not judge from marketing materials... I'll test it and get back to you with more later.
The free version cost your privacy (too)
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