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Brave brings “Shred” to Android for one-tap tracking data deletion

📅 23 April 2026 at 08:32 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
Brave brings “Shred” to Android for one-tap tracking data deletion

Brave has expanded its “Shred” privacy feature to Android, bringing its one-tap, site-specific data deletion capability to a broader user base with the release of version 1.89. The feature, introduced on iOS in 2024, is designed to disrupt first-party tracking by allowing users to selectively erase stored data without logging out of all websites. The … The post Brave brings “Shred” to Android for one-tap tracking data deletion appeared first on CyberInsider.

🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview

Brave has released a new feature called 'Shred' on Android, allowing users to selectively delete stored data from specific websites without logging out of all sites, disrupting first-party tracking techniques.

⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: medium
Who Is at Risk
Users of Brave Android browser
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Enable 'Shred' feature in Brave Android browser settings
2Regularly review and clear browsing data to prevent accumulation of tracking artifacts
3Use alternative browsers that do not collect user data for tracking purposes
📦Affected Products
Product Name: Brave Android browserVersion Number: 1.89

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