Trusted Browsers & OS

Overview

The Trusted Browsers & OS feature enhances security by detecting and blocking browsers commonly associated with fraudulent activity. dtect’s advanced browser detection technology ensures your studies are protected from invalid responses while providing a seamless experience for legitimate participants.

💡 Pro Tip
Enabling Trusted Browsers early in your project helps maintain consistent data quality throughout the study lifecycle.

Key Benefits

• Fraud Prevention: Automatically block browsers that are associated with higher levels of fraudulent activity.
• Customizable Security: Enable or disable Trusted Browsers & OS based on your project needs.
• Improved Data Integrity: Reduce fraudulent responses and enhance overall data quality.
• Actionable Insights: The Progress page shows exactly how many times fraudulent participants were caught using the Trusted Browsers & OS feature.

How It Works

1. Browser Detection
   dtect identifies the browser and operating system used by participants to determine if they meet trusted standards.
2. Browser Filtering
   Participants using untrusted browsers are automatically blocked and assigned a Security Terminate status.
3. Configuration
   Enable or disable Trusted Browsers through the Security Settings page in your project.
4. Data Logging
   Actions taken by the feature are logged under:
   • Progress CSV Export shown as “Untrusted Browser or OS”
   • Progress count of “Untrusted Browser or OS”

Using Trusted Browsers & OS Effectively

When to Enable

• High-stakes research requiring strong security
• B2B or professional audience studies
• Surveys sensitive to fraudulent activity

Configuration Steps

1. Navigate to the Security settings of your project.
2. Locate the Trusted Browsers & OS section.
3. Toggle the feature ON to enable browser detection.

Integration with Other Features

⚡ Quick Tip
Combine Trusted Browsers with features like Automation Detection and Location Validation for a comprehensive fraud prevention strategy.

Recommended Combinations

• Automation Detection: Block bot activity alongside browser-based fraud.
• Location Validation: Ensure participants aren't spoofing/changing their location while using approved browsers.
• AI Detection: Verify response authenticity beyond browser checks.

Monitoring and Optimization

Key Metrics to Track

• Security Termination Rates
• Browser-Based Blocks in Progress export

🔍 Analysis Tip
Use the Progress page and Progress export to identify patterns of blocked browsers and optimize configurations accordingly.

Questions or Concerns?

For assistance with configuration, optimization, or troubleshooting:

• Contact your Customer Success Manager.

Summary

The Trusted Browsers & OS feature is a proactive security measure that helps block fraudulent responses while maintaining high data quality. Combined with other security tools in dtect, it provides a robust defense against invalid participants.