: Chromium-based (Chrome, Edge, Vivaldi) vs. Gecko (Firefox) vs. WebKit (Safari).
: The risk of "stale" browsers—secondary browsers that are rarely opened and thus miss critical security patches. InstalledBrowsers.txt
: We suggest a "minimalist" approach to browser installations, favoring containerization (like Firefox Multi-Account Containers) over multiple separate installations to reduce the local system's attack surface. : Chromium-based (Chrome, Edge, Vivaldi) vs
This paper investigates the implications of maintaining multiple web browsers on a single workstation. Using a baseline inventory (e.g., InstalledBrowsers.txt ), we analyze how "browser sprawl" affects a system's attack surface, resource allocation, and privacy posture. : The risk of "stale" browsers—secondary browsers that
: Comparing how different browsers handle system-level security, such as font rendering sandboxes or hardware acceleration. 4. Privacy and Tracking
: The effectiveness of using different browsers to prevent cross-site tracking. 5. Conclusion