Useful Tools/Utilities and Plugins for Web Browsers

Max Lockhart [MaxLockhart]
10 years ago | edited 10 years ago

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Hello HT, it’s been a minute and I thought I’d drop in and write/start a useful thread about plugins/add-ons for our browsers. The main criteria is

“Does it have to do with”

[list]
[] Hacking
[
] Programming
[] Security
[
] Encrypted Chats
[/list]

Not looking for cool in browser mmorpgs or anything. As long as it covers either those four or can be closely related to hacking and security, then that’s perfect.

In order to better secure ourselves online, help us in our line of work, web development, and beyond.

Here’s two to start it off

CryptoCat

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[quote=https://crypto.cat/]Cryptocat is a fun, accessible app for having encrypted chat with your friends, right in your browser and mobile phone. Everything is encrypted before it leaves your computer. Even the Cryptocat network itself can’t read your messages. [/quote]

PERSONAL WARNING: it’s a good tool to keep your online chats between friends secret and secure, BUT once any obscure keywords are detected you will be banned and some fishy network activity begins to occur. Just a warning, so use at your own discretion.


Dark Side Of The Prism -This is an interesting one

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[quote=https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/dark-side-of-the-prism/]“Dark Side of the Prism” uses Pink Floyd’s aural prism (Dark Side of the Moon) as a playlist to the NSA’s tracking efforts, serving as an auditory reminder of how our online activities are surveilled.

When visiting any URLs that have been (publicly) targeted by Prism, a small notification will appear alerting that this site is being surveilled. You will then be presented with an ethereal Pink Floyd track from the “Dark Side of the Moon” album.[/quote]

Haven’t tried it yet but I just downloaded it and am going to mess around a bit with it.

Cheers!

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[deleted user]
10 years ago

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@MaxLockhart : Thanks for sharing.

[IAmDevil]
10 years ago

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Nice share! That Prism one seems to be cool. :)


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@MaxLockhart: I am waiting for your next list. These 2 add-ons are interesting, but I don’t need them right now. :p

Statey
10 years ago

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Idk if theres a Thread yet but a general “what add-ons do you use” or an “Great add-ons for your browser”-thread would be nice and interesting.

I think there are some great add ons not fitting in all 4 categories.

Hackay
10 years ago

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Dark Side Of The Prism seems to be a very nice one !
Thanks for sharing @MaxLockhart :)


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@freewind1012 I was kind of expecting people to submit their own add ons therefore I wasn’t going to post any more until I see that some of mine aren’t mentioned. For example, I use firebug. I have a good feeling that a lot of people use firebug as well. So I don’t want to take the fun out of it for everyone.


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@MaxLockhart: Then wait, I have something to introduce. However, these add-ons which I am using are like baubles on the Christmas tree. :p

Wibben
10 years ago

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I’m sure everyone who uses chrome should have this, but if not
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is a great thing that can sometimes come into goof use, it’s easily found in the chrome web store and it is 100% free

Wibben
10 years ago | edited 10 years ago

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Also if you want to encrypt anything on the spot, I find that Hasher
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is a great thing for chrome since you don’t have to open any new tabs or windows to go to a website to encode most things.
LINK

Abhi
10 years ago | edited 10 years ago

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Another goof thing….but I guess , I have it so…..
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The User Agent Switcher

Info :
[i]User Agent Switcher is a plug-in for Mozilla Firefox, which will allows you to configure and change the User Agent on your browser.

In fact, when you surf the Internet, all user information that you follow and which are detected by the sites visited are included in your browser, and its engine version and platform used. It possible for you to switch or change user profile if you wish to keep your anonymity on the Web.

User Agent Switcher module also gives you the ability to surf the Internet Explorer or Safari if you use Firefox.[/i]

[IAmDevil]
10 years ago

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Haha its becoming a collection here!
Here’s one from me, its called AnonymoX.
The link: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/anonymox/
Its a nice addon but with those ad popups. There is a paid version too. But I don’t think anyone pay for that! :p

Wibben
10 years ago | edited 10 years ago

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IAmDevil, did you try using adblock to block the popups? It solves these problems most of the time

And here’s the user agent switcher if anyone is using chrome, you can go into settings and add your own user agent (hint hint basic+ 2)

[IAmDevil]
10 years ago

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No :p
I was too lazy to do that! I wonder people can go to such heights if laziness. :p

Wibben
10 years ago

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Well if anyone else is having problems with ads and popups here’s the official adblock download link, 100% free and very useful against those annoying ads, works on youtube ads too so saves you more time compared to clicking Skip Video all the time
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literally just a click of a few buttons to download :)


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+1 for AdBlock (AdBlock Plus if you are using Firefox). This one blocks almost annoying ads content.

Statey
10 years ago

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Ghostery is a nice add on too.

[quote=Wikipedia]It enables its users to easily detect and control web bugs which are objects embedded in a web page, invisible to the user, that allow the collection of data on the user’s browsing habits. Ghostery also has a privacy team that creates profiles of page elements and companies for educational purposes[/quote]

[IAmDevil]
10 years ago

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Wow something to detect bugs! Thats nice! :) Well I’ll definitely start using Adblock .

Cyan Wind [freewind1012]
10 years ago | edited 10 years ago

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Here are my short list. If you get interested in any name, check it! These are safe and great add-ons.
[list]
[] Cookies Manager+: Manage your cookies.
[
] ColorfulTabs: A bit personalization for your browser.
[] Adblock Plus: Never forget this. However, please set some rules to disable it when viewing HackThis!!
[
] Live HTTP Headers: If you need to read HTTP header, you need this add-on!
[*] Personas Plus: Tons of themes for Firefox!!!
[/list]

I will type more if I have time.


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It’s not an add on but it is quite useful. Check out Brutus. Is a password cracker that can do dictionary attack or brute force if necessary

? [dfalcon]
10 years ago

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so does the brutus actually work?

? [dfalcon]
10 years ago

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i mean like, do you have to have any special programs and how long does it take?


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Yes it works. It depends on the password if it’s reallyit strong it could take maybe a couple hours

Mystery [kapuccino]
10 years ago

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Hm, I love these plug-ins. Very handful. :D

kenny.debeyne
10 years ago

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How do we open prism ? With what program ?
I know it’s a dumb question ^^

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