Unlike traditional browsers, which rely on user clicks and keystrokes, Agentic AI browsers integrate autonomous agents into the browsing experience. These tools interpret natural language commands and are capable of executing multi-step tasks across websites.

Popular AI Browser examples include:

• Comet by Perplexity
• ChatGPT Atlas by OpenAI
• Dia by The Browser Company
• Fellou, Sigma, and Opera Neon

These browsers aim to boost productivity by automating tasks like booking appointments, comparing products, or summarizing documents. But they also introduce new attack surfaces and data exposure risks.

Top Security Risks

1. Prompt Injection Attacks
   Malicious actors can embed hidden instructions in web content using techniques like HTML comments or invisible text. These hidden elements may bypass security controls and be misinterpreted by AI agents as legitimate commands. As a result, the AI could perform unauthorized actions, such as submitting forms, changing account settings, or extracting sensitive data, including emails, one-time passwords (OTPs), and login credentials.
2. Overexposure of Sensitive Data
   Agentic browsers often require broad access to user data, including emails, calendars, contacts, and browsing history. Without strict boundaries, this data can be misused or leaked.
3. Loss of User Agency
4. AI agents may act on predictive patterns rather than explicit consent, potentially violating privacy laws.

Best Practices for Safe Agentic Browsing

1. Use Logged-Out Mode
   Limit the AI’s access to authenticated sessions. Only log in manually when necessary.
2. Disable Browser Memory Features
   Avoid enabling memory or personalization features that store sensitive browsing data.
3. Monitor Agent Activity
   Never leave an AI agent running unattended. Always supervise its actions, especially on sensitive platforms.
4. Use Least-Privilege Accounts
   For testing or automation, use accounts with the least access to minimize potential damage.
5. Review Privacy Policies
   Select browsers that have transparent data handling practices and local processing options.
6. Separate Browsing Contexts
   Consider using different browsers for agentic tasks that require agency and sensitive activities (e.g., banking, healthcare).
7. Use UT Verse for Non-Agentic Tasks
   Consider using UT Verse for workloads that don’t require an agentic browser.