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A new browser feature hides which website you're visiting from your ISP, and it has nothing to do with a VPN - MakeUseOf
Publisher description: Security and privacy requires layers, and this is the latest piece of the puzzle.
NewsAPI | Aug 29, 2026 | Gavin Phillips
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But even though the standard was only finalized this year, major browsers like Chrome and Firefox have supported ECH since 2023, while Android added ECH support in August 2026. ECH protects the SNI, and your privacy is boosted. For example, Chrome implemented ECH in version 117 (September 2023), while Firefox added ECH in version 118 (September 2023).
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