What are Cloud Browsers and Why You Should Use One

Browsing the internet is a big part of everyday life, but it comes with risks like malware, phishing, and other online threats. One wrong click can lead to financial loss and hours spent recovering your accounts or data. That's where Cloud Browsers come in - they offer a smart and effective way to protect against these risks by providing a safer browsing experience.

How do Cloud Browsers work?

Cloud Browsers use Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) technology to protect your device and personal data while you browse online. Here's how they work:

• Instead of processing website code directly on your computer like a standard browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Firefox, and others), the Cloud browser loads and executes the code on a remote and securely isolated server.
• The Cloud browser sends a live, pixel-by-pixel visual representation of the webpage to your screen. You can see and interact with the website as usual, but no harmful code can ever reach your system.
• Once you close the browser, all browsing data, including session information and cookies, is automatically deleted from the secure server. This ensures no sensitive information is retained or at risk of being accessed later.

Why Should You Use Cloud Browsers?

Your Device Stays Safe

Cloud Browsers ensure that the websites you visit can't access your computer and other websites you have visited. Even if a site has malicious code or exploits a vulnerability, it stays isolated and can't harm your system. This means no unexpected threats, no damage to your files, and no costly repairs.

Your Personal Information Is Protected

Every time you log in to an account or fill out a form, you're leaving behind sensitive data like session cookies and passwords, which can be collected by information stealers. Cloud Browsers prevent this data from being stored on your device, keeping it safe from hackers, malware, or anyone else who might gain access to your system.

Ideal for Public Wi-Fi and Simpler than a VPN

Cloud Browsers are a great choice when using public Wi-Fi or any untrusted network. Because the actual web content is processed remotely and only a safe visual stream reaches your device, there's no direct exposure to local threats like packet sniffers or rogue access points. This offers strong privacy and security without the need to install, configure, or remember to activate a VPN.

Like a VPN, cloud browsers mask your IP address and prevent websites, advertisers, or attackers from tracking your activity, but with less effort. You simply open the browser and begin browsing safely, making it a more convenient and accessible option for many users.

Examples of Cloud Browsers

How can Sticky Password help you with Cloud Browsers?

While Cloud Browsers offer exceptional protection, managing login credentials can be challenging. Since the browsing environment is isolated from your device, data sharing between the two is limited. This isolation makes it harder to use strong, complex passwords and fill out forms efficiently, often requiring manual input or relying on unsecure methods like copy-pasting. These additional steps can be time-consuming and increase the risk of errors, potentially impacting the overall ease of use. Regular password managers can't work with Cloud Browsers or are very inconvenient in this area.

Contactless Connect addresses this issue, enabling secure and efficient password transfers into isolated browsing environments through a web interface or browser extension.

Contactless Connect is a secure way to transfer passwords from the Sticky Password mobile app to remote browsing sessions. It's designed to provide seamless access to your credentials without the need to type them manually. There are two primary ways to use Contactless Connect:

Web Interface

This versatile option doesn't require any software installation. Simply open www.stickypassword.com, generate a unique QR code, and scan it using the Sticky Password app on your smartphone. Your credentials are securely transferred, and you're logged in instantly. It's an ideal solution for systems where browser extensions cannot be installed, such as shared or restricted computers.

Browser Extension

This method offers a faster and more convenient experience when extensions are permitted. Once the Sticky Password browser extension is installed, you can scan a QR code using your smartphone to transfer and autofill your credentials securely. There's no need for a complex setup, entering a Master Password, or additional configurations.

Is Contactless Connect Safe?

Contactless Connect is designed with privacy and security at its core, ensuring your sensitive information remains protected at every step.

Your credentials are protected with end-to-end encryption during the entire transfer process. This means no one else can access them, even while they're being sent or looked over your shoulder.

Our Web Interface and Browser Extension do not store your credentials. They only hold your information temporarily, just long enough to log you in, leaving nothing behind once the process is complete.

Summary

Cloud Browsers with Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) technology are useful tools for staying safe online. They provide strong protection while ensuring your sensitive information stays private. With the addition of Contactless Connect, you can securely and easily access your passwords, even in secure, isolated environments.

Whether you use the web interface or browser extension, Contactless Connect makes it simple to protect your data while staying productive. It's a smart way to manage your credentials and safeguard your online experience.

Take the next step in secure browsing with Contactless Connect and enjoy a safer, more convenient digital life.