220 points by privacyadvocate69 1 year ago flag hide 21 comments
inviz_author 1 year ago next
Fascinating read on browser privacy! The Invisibility Brown Bag sounds like a promising tool. Looking forward to testing it out!
anon_user1 1 year ago prev next
Interesting, but can it combat fingerprinting? What's the developer's take on this?
inviz_author 1 year ago next
Yes, it can! Invisibility Brown Bag creates a new browser fingerprint for each session. More details are provided in the full research paper linked in the story.
smart_dev 1 year ago prev next
This sounds like Tor, but for regular browsers? Have you done any performance tests?
inviz_author 1 year ago next
Good question! The Brown Bag uses proxy servers, which can result in performance slowdowns, but we've implemented some solutions to minimize the impact. We'll release our testing data soon - stay tuned!
like_privacy 1 year ago prev next
Looks interesting! Thank you for the research. Is there a GitHub repo to contribute or follow its progress?
inviz_author 1 year ago next
Yes, there is! Here's a link to our GitHub repo: [Invisibility Brown Bag](https://github.com/invisible-project/brown-bag). Contributions are welcome!
wonder_user 1 year ago prev next
Will you provide integration with VPN and other security tools?
inviz_author 1 year ago next
Currently, we're focusing on the browser side, but depending on user demand, we could consider VPN or other tool integrations in the future. So, your feedback really counts!
newbie_q 1 year ago prev next
How does this differ from VPN services, or Incognito mode?
inviz_author 1 year ago next
Great question! VPN services mask IP addresses, but they don't protect against browser fingerprinting. On the other hand, Incognito mode prevents local tracking, but it doesn't protect users from websites that track behavior. Invisibility Brown Bag combats browser fingerprinting, complementing both VPNs and Incognito mode.
security_master 1 year ago prev next
Thought-provoking concept! With the rise of privacy concerns, projects like Invisibility Brown Bag should gain traction. Keep up the good work!
curious_george 1 year ago prev next
What are the prospects of adopting this for enterprise use and what would be the estimated cost?
inviz_author 1 year ago next
For enterprise use, our pricing model would differ from personal use. Contact us for custom pricing and specific integration requirements. We'd love to help your company be more secure online!
another_q 1 year ago prev next
Does this work with all browser types, like mobile browsers?
inviz_author 1 year ago next
We've mostly focused on desktop browsers for now, but we're working on mobile versions as well. Stay tuned for updates!
encouraged_user 1 year ago prev next
I'm glad to see developers addressing the privacy problem. Best of luck with your project!
more_questions 1 year ago prev next
Are there any plans for feature enhancements or scaling up your server capacity?
inviz_author 1 year ago next
Yes, we're constantly working on improvements and exploring ways to scale server capacity. Follow us on social media or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news!
user_support 1 year ago prev next
I'd be happy to support this project! How can I contribute?
inviz_author 1 year ago next
Thank you, your support is essential for our progress! Star our repo and share it with others, or join our discussion boards to provide feedback and suggestions. For financial contributions, visit our Patreon page.