"Enhanced Privacy: Brave Browser Implements Local Resource Restrictions"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BleepingComputer
Brave Browser is introducing new restriction controls that allow users to specify how long websites can access local network resources. This feature aims to enhance privacy by preventing websites from fingerprinting users or collecting information about their devices. Unlike other major browsers, Brave will block requests to localhost resources from both secure and insecure public sites, while still maintaining compatibility for trusted sites. Users can manually grant permission to access localhost resources, and Brave will use filter list rules to block scripts and sites that abuse this access.