IceFloor

IceFloor

IceFloor is an open-source browser isolation software that allows users to isolate their web browsing activity into disposable virtual containers. It aims to prevent malware, phishing attacks, and tracking by isolating each website into its own container.
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IceFloor: Open-Source Browser Isolation Software

Prevent malware, phishing, and tracking with IceFloor, an open-source browser isolation software that isolates each website into its own disposable virtual container.

What is IceFloor?

IceFloor is an open-source browser isolation software developed by The Tor Project. It works by opening websites inside isolated and disposable virtual containers instead of directly in the local browser. This prevents websites from infecting the user's device or tracking their browsing activity across sites.

Some key features of IceFloor include:

  • Website isolation - Each website opens inside its own lightweight virtual container, preventing access to the local filesystem or other browser tabs.
  • Disposable containers - Containers are destroyed after each use, eliminating tracking and leftovers.
  • Open source - IceFloor is licensed under GPLv3 and transparently shows its code and security model.
  • Visual rendering - Websites render visually just like a normal browser, despite isolation underneath.
  • Strong privacy - Websites have no access to each other's data or the user's real IP address.

By isolating websites and eliminating browser persistence, IceFloor provides strong security, privacy and anti-phishing protection for internet users. It runs on Linux, Mac and Windows and aims for a high level of usability despite its underlying isolation technology.

IceFloor Features

Features

  1. Browser isolation
  2. Disposable virtual containers
  3. Prevents malware, phishing attacks
  4. Prevents tracking

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Open source

Improves security

Prevents infections

Increases privacy

Cons

Can impact performance

Requires more system resources

Learning curve


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