We wanted to update you on some changes that Google’s making, and what we’re doing in Browser Guard to keep you protected.
Google Manifest V3 and Malwarebytes Browser Guard
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/personal/2024/08/google-manifest-v3-and-malwarebytes-browser-guard
ICYMI
uBlock lite for manifest V3
https://counter.social/@ecksmc/112906436062895341
creator of ublock has made an ad blocker specifically for the new API and it's available to use right now
Family-friendly DNS content blocking now added to our Encrypted DNS service
"We update our DNS block lists weekly, as can be seen on our open-source Github repository from where the servers update"
https://github.com/mullvad/dns-blocklists
You can also use it on all OSes and browsers
Using a DNS tracking & ad blocking list along with new manifest V3 extensions you can block most things
V3 extensions are still gonna block ads and trackers they are just limited on what they can do now compared to what the could do with V2 extensions
And obvs you can use other DNS services like CTRL-D
I'm just using mullvad as an example and IMO its one of the best free DNS blocking services - you don't need a mulvard account to use it or use mulvard's VPN
CTRL-D is awesome at blocking and offers a free service but paid service is needed for most blocking you'd need - other services are kinda similar - Mullvad is IMO the best free option
More here:
table shows the different hostname options and their content blockers. Refer to this when configuring the DNS with the instructions below.
@ecksmc 👍🏿
' A similar change in Firefox is coming soon and we’ll let you know when it’s ready. '
@Dane yeah every browser will eventually move to V3 manifest for extensions
Not doing so will be a big financial burden on browser - and mostly all chromium based browser aren't run by big companies only a few are like Microsoft edge, Opera(who have three chromium browsers but for years now China are linked to that browser & company), Brave(has a smaller team) and have said they'll allow V2 extensions while saying if it gets to expensive they'll stop, Vilvaldi say same as brave
Sidenote
In chrome privacy & security - use secure connections to look up sites(secure DNS) - toggle on - add custom DNS provider - input
https:// adblock.dns.mullvad.net/dns-query
(No space between // adblock - I'm putting space so its easier to copy & paste)
and hit enter
Android
Network & internet - scroll down private DNS - tap private DNS provider hostname - input
adblock.dns.mullvad.net
Hit enter