ZDNETIn this age of constant digital malice, it’s beyond the point where everyone should be thinking “security first.” All it takes is one momentary lapse of reason, and a bad actor has your information.You don’t want that.Nor do you want third parties to collect your data.With that in mind, Chrome should be considered a problem because it has a constant target on its back and is known to be one of the biggest offenders of data collection, profiling, and fingerprinting.Also: How I made Perplexity AI the default search engine in my browser (and why you should too)What do you do?Fortunately, there are plenty of Chrome-based alternatives that take security up a notch or two.Let me offer you a few suggestions.1. Brave BrowserBrave is one of the most secure Chrome-based browsers on the market. It was created by the creator of JavaScript and is fairly locked down by default. Not only does Brave not store user information, but it also includes built-in blockers for ads, trackers, scripts, fingerprinting, and third-party storage. On top of all the blockers, Brave also includes built-in access to the Tor network and a user-friendly VPN. Oh, did I mention it includes a dedicated, private search engine (Brave Engine), global HTTPS encryption, and a built-in cryptocurrency wallet (which can be disabled)? For those who fear Brave would be too different from Chrome, fear not. Anyone who has used any sort of web browser will feel right at home with Brave. Brave is free and can be installed on Linux, MacOS, Windows, Android, and iOS. Also: The best secure browsers for privacyBest for: Brave is best for those who want all of their browser security baked in (without having to configure a thing) and depend on a VPN for added security. More