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| Following the controversy, an update was implemented to clearly indicate in Brave whether a publisher was unaffiliated with the platform. Initially, tips sent to unverified creators were returned to the user after 90 days if unclaimed. This policy was later changed to completely prevent users from tipping unverified creators.<ref name=":0" /> | | Following the controversy, an update was implemented to clearly indicate in Brave whether a publisher was unaffiliated with the platform. Initially, tips sent to unverified creators were returned to the user after 90 days if unclaimed. This policy was later changed to completely prevent users from tipping unverified creators.<ref name=":0" /> |
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| ===Controversial background services===
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| In October 2023, a user reported that Brave Browser had installed multiple binaries and services running in the background, which were updating themselves without their knowledge.<ref>{{Cite web |date=Oct 2023 |title=Brave has become malware |url=https://community.brave.com/t/brave-has-become-malware/510414 |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[Brave Community]]}}</ref> Upon further investigation, the user discovered that '''six services''' were operating with '''local system privileges''':
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| *'''Brave Elevation Service (Local System)'''
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| *'''Brave Update-Service “brave” (Local System)'''
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| *'''Brave Update-Service “bravem” (Local System)'''
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| *'''Brave VPN Service (Local System)'''
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| *'''Brave VPN Wireguard Service (Local System)'''
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| Additionally, the user found '''two tasks''' in the Windows Task Scheduler configured to run with the highest privileges. These tasks ensured that all six services remained active; if any service was disabled, the tasks would automatically reactivate and restart them.
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| The user criticized the use of '''local system privileges''' for network services, highlighting that such practices introduce significant security vulnerabilities and are generally unnecessary for a browser.
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| Even after uninstalling Brave, the user reported that '''update services, tasks, and binaries''' remained on their system, further exacerbating their concerns about Brave's intrusive behavior.
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| ==See also== | | ==See also== |