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Aakash Harish
Security Research Contributor, Legba
Aakash Harish writes technical explainers on browser isolation, AI security, and privacy-preserving workflows for high-risk teams.
Published articles
What Is Shadow AI? Why Your Company's Biggest Security Threat Is the Browser Tab
Shadow AI is the unauthorized use of AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini inside organizations. Employees paste proprietary data into browser-based AI tools with no security controls. This guide explains the risks and how browser-level controls address them.
Security Research · 2026-04-09
Browser Isolation vs VPN: Which Actually Protects You in 2026?
VPNs hide your IP address and encrypt traffic. Browser isolation prevents malicious code from ever reaching your endpoint. This is the definitive 2026 comparison with a full feature table, honest verdict, and scenario guide.
Security Research · 2026-04-09
Legba vs SquareX: Disposable Browsers Compared
SquareX runs a cloud-rendered disposable browser. Legba runs browser-native isolation through a Chrome extension. This comparison breaks down architecture, pricing, session handling, and who each product is built for.
Security Research · 2026-04-09
Browser Isolation vs Incognito Mode vs Private Browsing: What's Actually Private?
Incognito mode and private browsing clear local data when you close the window. They do not hide your IP, stop fingerprinting, or prevent malware. Browser isolation does. This is the three-way comparison.
Security Research · 2026-04-09
VPN vs Proxy vs Browser Isolation: Which One Do You Actually Need?
VPNs encrypt and tunnel all traffic. Proxies reroute specific requests. Browser isolation executes web content in a remote environment. This guide compares all three with a scenario-based decision framework.
Security Research · 2026-04-09
5 Best Browser Isolation Extensions for Chrome in 2026
Five browser isolation products that work with Chrome in 2026: Legba, SquareX, Cloudflare Browser Isolation, LayerX Security, and Island Enterprise Browser. Honest comparison with architecture, pricing, and fit.
Security Research · 2026-04-09
What Is Browser Fingerprinting? How Sites Track You Even in Incognito
Browser fingerprinting uses your device's unique combination of hardware and software signals to identify you across browsing sessions. Incognito mode does not stop it. This guide explains what data makes up a fingerprint, who uses it, and what actually prevents it.
Security Research · 2026-04-06
What Is Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)? How It Works in Plain English
Remote browser isolation (RBI) moves web browsing to a remote server or edge node. Your device receives safe rendered output while threats execute in a disposable container. This guide explains three RBI architectures and the enterprise market in 2026.
Security Research · 2026-04-03
What Is a Disposable Browser? (And Why You Need One)
A disposable browser creates a temporary, isolated browsing environment that is completely destroyed when you close it. This guide explains what gets destroyed, how it differs from incognito mode, and why you need one.
Security Research · 2026-03-31
What Is Browser Isolation? The Complete 2026 Guide
Browser isolation executes untrusted web content in a remote or edge-based environment instead of on your local device. This guide explains how it works, what it protects against, the three main architecture types, and who needs it in 2026.
Security Research · 2026-03-28
Why Privacy in Crypto Wallets Matters More in 2026
Most crypto wallets leak metadata through RPC providers, browser fingerprinting, and address clustering. Learn why structural privacy differs from optional settings and how to protect your financial identity.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-01-15
All Web3 Wallets Are Private? (They're Not. Here's Why.)
The myth that Web3 wallets provide privacy is dangerously wrong. Learn how RPC providers, browser fingerprinting, and address clustering expose your identity despite decentralization.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-01-15
Browser Isolation for Law Firms: Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege in a Digital World
Law firms are high-value targets for cyberattacks. Learn how browser isolation protects confidential case files, maintains attorney-client privilege, and keeps your practice compliant.
Security Research · 2026-01-15
The VPN Ban Is Coming: Here's What You Stand to Lose
1.8 billion people rely on VPNs daily. Now governments want them gone. Here's what that means for your streaming, travel, privacy, and freedom.
Privacy Engineering · 2025-12-10
Your Encrypted AI Conversations Aren't as Private as You Think: Inside the Whisper Leak Attack
Microsoft researchers reveal Whisper Leak, a side-channel attack identifying AI chatbot conversations with 99.9% accuracy despite encryption.
Security Research · 2025-11-18
Why 60% of Small Businesses Shut Down After a Cyberattack (And How to Not Be One)
60% of small businesses shut down within 6 months of a cyberattack. Here's why they fail and how browser isolation ensures you're in the 40% that survive.
Security Research · 2025-11-15
Browser Isolation vs VPNs: Why the Future of Security Isn't About Tunnels
VPNs encrypt traffic, but 60% of breaches start in the browser. Learn why browser isolation is replacing VPNs as the zero trust standard for web security.
Security Research · 2025-11-15
Your Data Is Already Out There: Why Even Security Experts Aren't Safe
24 billion credentials are circulating on the dark web. Learn how your data gets exposed, why even security experts aren't safe, and how browser isolation stops credential theft at the source.
Security Research · 2025-11-14
How Legba's Browser-Native Isolation Actually Protects You: A Technical Deep Dive
A technical deep dive into how Legba's browser-native isolation actually works—from edge-based execution to ephemeral containers to threat-by-threat protection.
Security Research · 2025-11-08
The Cookie Conspiracy: How Websites Track You (And How Browser Isolation Stops It)
The truth about cookie tracking, price discrimination myths, and why browser isolation is the only real solution to invisible surveillance across the web.
Privacy Engineering · 2025-11-06