Security News

Mozilla: Firefox Add-On Developers Must Use 2FA
2019-12-17 08:33

Enhanced Authentication Could Help Beef Up Security of the Supply ChainTo help enhance security, Firefox extension developers will be required to set up their accounts to support two-factor...

How to use Firefox's Lockwise password manager
2019-12-12 22:11

Mozilla has evolved its Lockbox password tool into a more standard password manager. Jack Wallen shows you how to use the Firefox Lockwise password manager.

How to use the Firefox Lockwise password manager
2019-12-10 18:45

Mozilla has evolved its Lockbox password tool into a more standard password manager. Find out if Firefox Lockwise is right for you.

Mozilla locks nosy Avast, AVG extensions out of Firefox store amid row over web privacy
2019-12-04 09:58

Add-ons accused of slurping every URL netizens visit The Firefox extensions built by Avast have been pulled from the open-source browser's online add-on store over privacy fears.…

Avast and AVG Browser Extensions Spying On Chrome and Firefox Users
2019-12-03 10:16

If your Firefox or Chrome browser has any of the below-listed four extensions offered by Avast and its subsidiary AVG installed, you should disable or remove them as soon as possible. Avast Online...

Firefox gets tough on tracking tricks that sneakily sap your privacy
2019-11-27 11:25

Firefox is getting ready to turn on its automatic anti-snooping tools to stop web 'fingerprinting" tricks.

Bad news: 'Unblockable' web trackers emerge. Good news: Firefox with uBlock Origin can stop it. Chrome, not so much
2019-11-21 22:40

Ad-tech arms race continues: DNS system exploited to silently follow folks around the web Developers working on open-source ad-blocker uBlock Origin have uncovered a mechanism for tracking web...

Mozilla Bug Bounty Program Doubles Payouts, Adds Firefox Monitor
2019-11-20 21:04

In scope RCE Mozilla bug bounty payouts have also tripled to reach $15,000.

Tech Support Scammers Exploiting Unpatched Firefox Bug
2019-11-12 13:19

Mozilla is working on addressing a Firefox bug that has been exploited by tech support scammers to lock the browser when users visit specially crafted websites. read more

Firefox Privacy Protection makes website trackers visible
2019-10-25 14:33

Mozilla has added another privacy tweak to Firefox version 70 - the ability to quickly see how often websites are tracking users.