Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

The1stHelmetUser

Contributor
Original poster
Hi there!

As the Helmet Browser developer and founder I would like to invite experienced, enthusiasts and new mac users to test the Helmet Web Browser Firewall - yes, a browser + personal firewall. (Not just another Chromium-based 'private' or 'ad-blocker' web browser).

The Helmet Browser technical specifications and the form to Become a Tester are available to anyone who wants to try, test and evaluate the world's first web browser (I didn't find one, so I decide to develop), that implements a built-in firewall and integrates external VirusTotal API natively (optional) for personal use, among other firewall / protection capabilities.

Helmet is a personal project that I've started a year ago and initialy it was developed to meet my personal needs. It is completely de-coupled from the Google Services APIs, except for the embedded Translation feature. Helmet is a Chromium-based, multi-processed hardened with Apple App Sandbox by default with a strong security posture. To understand why Helmet is safer than general public web browser visit Helmet Web Browser Firewall website at: https://www.helmetbrowser.com

Helmet is only available for macOS (arm64 and x86_64) throught the Apple TestFlight invitation.

Helmet is inviting mac fans to Become testers by submitting a basic Volunteer Tester Program form: https://www.helmetbrowser.com/tester

To submit the Become Tester form only name and e-mail are requested. All other information are related to understand the tester profile, level of knowledge and technical interests.

* As all Apple TestFlight testing application, testers can perform In-App purchases to have access to all Helmet features in order to test all features and app functionalities during the test period.


I would like to thank all internal and external testers to the joint effort to make Helmet even safer.

I'd like to also thanks to the great teams from:


URLHaus - https://urlhaus.abuse.ch
Gerd Hagezi - https://github.com/hagezi
FiltersHeroes / KADhosts - https://github.com/FiltersHeroes/KADhosts
Anudeep - https://github.com/anudeepND/blacklist
Google Safe Browsing - https://safebrowsing.google.com
VirusTotal - https://www.virustotal.com
The Chromium Authors
Quinn “The Eskimo!”


Thank you all !
 

Attachments

  • TestFlight.png
    TestFlight.png
    397.7 KB · Views: 16
  • Helmet_Settings_Toolbar.png
    Helmet_Settings_Toolbar.png
    539.2 KB · Views: 8
  • Helmet_Firewall_BlockingModeOn.png
    Helmet_Firewall_BlockingModeOn.png
    728.2 KB · Views: 8
Last edited by a moderator:
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.