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{{InfoboxProductLine | {{InfoboxProductLine | ||
| Title = Brave Browser | | Title = Brave Browser | ||
| Release Year = 2016 | | Release Year = 2016 | ||
| Product Type = Web Browser | | Product Type = Web Browser | ||
| In Production = | | In Production = Yes | ||
| Official Website = https://brave.com | | Official Website = https://brave.com/ | ||
| Logo = | | Logo = Changed-Brave-Browser-logo-sans-text.png | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Brave''' is a free and open source web browser based on | '''[https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(web_browser) Brave]''' is a free and open source web browser based on [[Chromium]].<ref name=":0">Brave browser source code https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/</ref> Privacy focused by design, it comes equipped with a dedicated ad-blocker<ref>Brave rust based ad blocker source code https://github.com/brave/adblock-rust</ref> that operates independently from the Chromium codebase and is therefore not subject to [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/wiki/Chromium#Manifest_V3 Google's WebExtension update]. | ||
Launched in 2016 by Brave Software, the company's business model is primarily based on ad revenue generated through its [https://brave.com/fr/brave-rewards/ Brave Rewards Program]. More broadly, it leverages its own cryptocurrency, [https://basicattentiontoken.org/ Basic Attention Token (BAT)]. By opting into the Brave Rewards program, users receive occasional ad notifications on their desktop and have the option to donate BAT tokens to verified publishers, such as website owners and online creators. | Launched in 2016 by Brave Software, the company's business model is primarily based on ad revenue generated through its [https://brave.com/fr/brave-rewards/ Brave Rewards Program]. More broadly, it leverages its own cryptocurrency, [https://basicattentiontoken.org/ Basic Attention Token (BAT)]. By opting into the Brave Rewards program, users receive occasional ad notifications on their desktop and have the option to donate BAT tokens to verified publishers, such as website owners and online creators. | ||
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==Consumer impact summary== | ==Consumer impact summary== | ||
{{Incomplete section}} | {{Incomplete section}} | ||
Overview of concerns that arise from the conduct towards users of the product (if applicable): | Overview of concerns that arise from the conduct towards users of the product (if applicable): | ||
===User Freedom=== | |||
===User Privacy=== | |||
===Business Model=== | |||
===Market Control=== | |||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
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Following the controversy, an update was implemented to clearly indicate in Brave whether a publisher was unaffiliated with the platform. Initially, tips sent to unverified creators were returned to the user after 90 days if unclaimed. This policy was later changed to completely prevent users from tipping unverified creators.<ref name=":0" /> | Following the controversy, an update was implemented to clearly indicate in Brave whether a publisher was unaffiliated with the platform. Initially, tips sent to unverified creators were returned to the user after 90 days if unclaimed. This policy was later changed to completely prevent users from tipping unverified creators.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
=== Controversial background services === | ===Controversial background services=== | ||
In October 2023, a user reported that Brave Browser had installed multiple binaries and services running in the background, which were updating themselves without their knowledge.<ref>https://community.brave.com/t/brave-has-become-malware/510414</ref> Upon further investigation, the user discovered that '''six services''' were operating with '''local system privileges''': | In October 2023, a user reported that Brave Browser had installed multiple binaries and services running in the background, which were updating themselves without their knowledge.<ref>{{Cite web |date=Oct 2023 |title=Brave has become malware |url=https://community.brave.com/t/brave-has-become-malware/510414 |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[Brave Community]]}}</ref> Upon further investigation, the user discovered that '''six services''' were operating with '''local system privileges''': | ||
* '''Brave Elevation Service (Local System)''' | *'''Brave Elevation Service (Local System)''' | ||
* '''Brave Update-Service “brave” (Local System)''' | *'''Brave Update-Service “brave” (Local System)''' | ||
* '''Brave Update-Service “bravem” (Local System)''' | *'''Brave Update-Service “bravem” (Local System)''' | ||
* '''Brave VPN Service (Local System)''' | *'''Brave VPN Service (Local System)''' | ||
* '''Brave VPN Wireguard Service (Local System)''' | *'''Brave VPN Wireguard Service (Local System)''' | ||
Additionally, the user found '''two tasks''' in the Windows Task Scheduler configured to run with the highest privileges. These tasks ensured that all six services remained active; if any service was disabled, the tasks would automatically reactivate and restart them. | Additionally, the user found '''two tasks''' in the Windows Task Scheduler configured to run with the highest privileges. These tasks ensured that all six services remained active; if any service was disabled, the tasks would automatically reactivate and restart them. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Chromium]] | |||
*[[Firefox]] | |||
*[[DuckDuckGo Browser|DuckDuckGo Browser]] | |||
*[[Google Chrome]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||