Smartphones and Androids are a doorway to the entire world. This doorway is a two way street for incoming and outgoing data. When we use the internet through our phones or any mobile device, we transmit more than just intended pieces of information. Every search we make, message we send, and website that we browse, is recorded somewhere. This has put personal privacy at risk as well as professional privacy. Some lines of work and businesses are at a greater risk of privacy breaches, data leaks and also at the losses that could result from them. 

Just a harmless search on an internet browser, alone, can riddle a computer or Android device with phishing scams, viruses, spyware and ransomware-which is one of the biggest cyber threats to businesses. 

No matter how vigilant employees are, hackers and cyber criminals usually stay one step ahead of advances in digital security. That is where the commonly used Google Chrome falls short, and while it may be fine for casual use, professionals, especially those working in competitive corporations , technology, military and the intelligence should consider the following browsers for enhanced privacy. Privacy browsers are of three kinds. One deletes all history of browsing upon exit, including cookies and pages. The second kind blocks ads and trackers and keep websites from profiling you. The third kind does both and this list covers all: 

1. Opera: Personal and private 4.5 stars, 3million reviews

One of the most popular browsers, Opera comes with a completely free and built-in VPN. VPN replaces a machine’s IP address with a virtual one, effectively masking its location to get past trackers. Opera’s ad blocker eliminates ads to allow users to focus better and get work done quicker. Your searches also will load faster with the added option of blocking cookie and tracking dialogues. Opera also features cross device syncing, sleek display personalization and a capable download manager and will keep your Android spy app hidden. 

For those with smaller RAMS, Opera has a lighter version, Opera mini, which does most of Opera’s privacy boosting work without overloading your device. 

1. Duck Duck Go: Privacy Browser:4.8 stars, 1milion reviews

What’s in a name? Don’t even think about underestimating DuckDuckGo because of its quirky title that has made a huge name for itself in the online world. The privacy browser comes with a search engine too that shows-off privacy that Google users could only dream of. DuckDuckGo completely blocks third-party lurkers trying to zone in on your location and information. It also uses enforced encryption via HTTPS and has a brilliant privacy decoding mechanism , by which it grades each site visited. This has the added benefit of getting a very good idea of intrusive and dangerous websites, as well as keeping you safe.

A bonus GPC(Global Privacy control) feature makes DuckDuckGo easily the top choice for covert and safe browsing, and has made it one of the most trustworthy picks for secure browsing.

1. Firefox: 4.5 stars, 5 million reviews

Firefox just released its redesigned version, Firefox Daylight for Android. It is super customizable and features enhanced protection from trackers and malware.  Most loyal Firefox users are probably aware that it’s backed by a non-profit organization, fighting for global privacy rights, transparency and openness, which makes it all the more awesome! Firefox for Android can keep over 2000 known trackers from slowing down your searches and from profiling you. It’s also very customizable in its display and search bar configuration options. 

Customizable Enhanced Tracking Protection settings enable users to take control of their data and its visibility. Firefox also boasts an easy access widget search bar to save you time, and loads pages lightning fast.

4- Brave: 4.6 stars, 1 million reviews

Brave browser has exemplary ad-blocking, incognito mode, script and third party cookie blocking, included in an HTTPS Everywhere feature. No external settings or plugins are required for this browser and it functions really well on its own to protect an android from threats, while keeping privacy intact. It’s also very light on your hardware and software, considering its efficiency and will keep Android spy apps. Ads that Brave does show you, support content creators with micropayments and revenue sharing, and won’t end up becoming distractions from work, or clickbait.