7 Best Tools To Ensure Browser Security

1. Qualys Browser Check: 

This tool uses a plug-in which checks weaknesses in your browser. It works on Firefox, Chrome and IE and checks vulnerabilities and security holes. It detects and flags insecure and outdated versions and a Fix It button appears on such detection. If you click the button, the latest update gets downloaded to fix the security issue.

2. Browserscope: 

Several test results appear on the Browserscope website which shows comparison with many aspects of major web browsers. There is a security tab and many tests are conducted in this tab only. With this site you can always check your active browser. Click here for further explanations.

3. Panopticlick: 

It checks your browser's configuration and more unique is the configuration, less chances are there to be attacked. Online advertisers resort to web tracking to collect usage information and it collects anonymous data to compare with the strong database and get the final score. So it basically looks into privacy risks which are posed by web tracking.

4. BrowserSPY.dk: 

BrowserSPY.dk is similar to Panopticlick as it performs same checks with additional 64 tests. But it doesn't offer any fix for any website.

5. ShieldsUP: 

It's a firewall monitoring and port scanning online tool which tests individual ports and look for specific port information. It provides comprehensive information on firewall security.

6. PC Flank: 

This incorporates several tests which look at computer security from the Internet viewpoint. The checks include Stealth Test, Advanced Port Scanner Test, Trojans Test, Exploits Test and Browser Test. PC Flank ensures if any personal information is shared through Web browser, along with location details.

7. Firefox Official Plugin Check: 

Outdated plug-ins on Firefox browser pose danger of malware and exploit attacks. Each add-on is not verified by Firefox and that's why constant updating is required. Firefox does it automatically but Plug-in website is of great help. Computer users need to monitor insecure WiFi as well as infected pen drives and if the browser has advanced features like anti-phishing, pop-up blockers, private browsing, JavaScript disabling etc, then it's an extra benefit.