Ask HN: Why can't Mozilla offer a paid privacy tier?
(ycombinator.com)
I love firefox and want to support it, I hate seeing the direction the company goes to with privacy.
I love firefox and want to support it, I hate seeing the direction the company goes to with privacy.
Firefox says image download from iCloud contains a virus or malware
(superuser.com)
Firefox says image download from iCloud contains a virus or malware
Firefox says image download from iCloud contains a virus or malware
Google are deliberately breaking YouTube when it detects you're running Firefox
(reddit.com)
A few weeks ago someone posted here saying that youtube has been getting bad on Firefox, and it seems the general assumption from most people is that Google is deliberately sabotaging performance outside of Chrome.
A few weeks ago someone posted here saying that youtube has been getting bad on Firefox, and it seems the general assumption from most people is that Google is deliberately sabotaging performance outside of Chrome.
Firefox removes "do not track" feature support
(windowsreport.com)
Mozilla is removing the Do Not Track (DNT) setting from the Firefox browser.
Mozilla is removing the Do Not Track (DNT) setting from the Firefox browser.
The state of Falkon: KDE's browser is much better than you know
(osnews.com)
It’s no secret that I am very worried about the future of Firefox, and the future of Firefox on Linux in particular. I’m not going to rehash these worries here, but suffice to say that with Mozilla increasingly focusing on advertising, Firefox’ negligible market share, and the increasing likeliness that the Google Search deal, which accounts for 85% of Mozilla’s revenue, will come to an end, I have little faith in Firefox for Linux remaining a priority for Mozilla.
It’s no secret that I am very worried about the future of Firefox, and the future of Firefox on Linux in particular. I’m not going to rehash these worries here, but suffice to say that with Mozilla increasingly focusing on advertising, Firefox’ negligible market share, and the increasing likeliness that the Google Search deal, which accounts for 85% of Mozilla’s revenue, will come to an end, I have little faith in Firefox for Linux remaining a priority for Mozilla.
Firefox Is the Superior Browser
(asindu.xyz)
When ever you hear people trying to convince other people to switch to Firefox the reason is usually moral or ideological.
When ever you hear people trying to convince other people to switch to Firefox the reason is usually moral or ideological.
Apple Releases iCloud Passwords Add-On for Firefox
(macrumors.com)
Apple now has a dedicated iCloud Passwords add-on designed for the Firefox browser, which means Firefox users can access passwords and logins stored in the Passwords app or iCloud Keychain when using Firefox on a PC or Mac.
Apple now has a dedicated iCloud Passwords add-on designed for the Firefox browser, which means Firefox users can access passwords and logins stored in the Passwords app or iCloud Keychain when using Firefox on a PC or Mac.
RomCom exploits Firefox and Windows zero days in the wild
(welivesecurity.com)
ESET researchers discovered a previously unknown vulnerability in Mozilla products, exploited in the wild by Russia-aligned group RomCom. This is at least the second time that RomCom has been caught exploiting a significant zero-day vulnerability in the wild, after the abuse of CVE-2023-36884 via Microsoft Word in June 2023.
ESET researchers discovered a previously unknown vulnerability in Mozilla products, exploited in the wild by Russia-aligned group RomCom. This is at least the second time that RomCom has been caught exploiting a significant zero-day vulnerability in the wild, after the abuse of CVE-2023-36884 via Microsoft Word in June 2023.
Russia-linked hackers exploited Firefox and Windows bugs in hacking campaign
(techcrunch.com)
Security researchers have uncovered two previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited by RomCom, a Russian-linked hacking group, to target Firefox browser users and Windows device owners across Europe and North America.
Security researchers have uncovered two previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited by RomCom, a Russian-linked hacking group, to target Firefox browser users and Windows device owners across Europe and North America.
Mozilla: DOJ's Plan for Chrome Risks Hurting Smaller Browsers
(pcmag.com)
The Justice Department's proposal to force Google to rein in and even sell off its Chrome browser business may seem like a win for competitors such as Mozilla’s Firefox browser. But the company says the plan risks hurting smaller browsers.
The Justice Department's proposal to force Google to rein in and even sell off its Chrome browser business may seem like a win for competitors such as Mozilla’s Firefox browser. But the company says the plan risks hurting smaller browsers.
Firefox DevTools Network Tab: How to filter requests by properties
(mozilla.org)
The request list of the Network Monitor shows a list of all the network requests made in the course of loading the page.
The request list of the Network Monitor shows a list of all the network requests made in the course of loading the page.
Firefox nightly is running an experiment featuring a Fakespot feed on newtab
(mozilla.org)
Experimental address bar deduplication, better auto-open Picture-in-Picture, and more – These Weeks in Firefox: Issue 170
Experimental address bar deduplication, better auto-open Picture-in-Picture, and more – These Weeks in Firefox: Issue 170
AMA with the Firefox Leadership Team
(mozilla.org)
We’re thrilled to announce that the Firefox leadership team at Mozilla is joining us to host a very special AMA here on Mozilla Connect to celebrate Firefox’s 20th anniversary, and answer any questions you may have about what’s next for Firefox.
We’re thrilled to announce that the Firefox leadership team at Mozilla is joining us to host a very special AMA here on Mozilla Connect to celebrate Firefox’s 20th anniversary, and answer any questions you may have about what’s next for Firefox.
Mozilla's Firefox browser turns 20. Does it still matter?
(theregister.com)
Mozilla's Firefox browser clocked its second decade over the weekend, an event celebrated by Mozilla Corporation CEO Laura Chambers.
Mozilla's Firefox browser clocked its second decade over the weekend, an event celebrated by Mozilla Corporation CEO Laura Chambers.
Firefox iOS gets a new toolbar and menu
(mozilla.org)
Exciting updates are coming to Firefox on iOS! We’ve redesigned both the toolbar and the menu to give you a smoother, more intuitive browsing experience. This overhaul not only improves functionality but also enhances security and accessibility, making Firefox easier to use for everyone.
Exciting updates are coming to Firefox on iOS! We’ve redesigned both the toolbar and the menu to give you a smoother, more intuitive browsing experience. This overhaul not only improves functionality but also enhances security and accessibility, making Firefox easier to use for everyone.
Mozilla Foundation lays off about third of staff
(theregister.com)
The Mozilla Foundation is laying off about a third of its staff. The non-profit org, which oversees the corporation that develops the Firefox web browser, insists it will continue its advocacy mission, though its approach may change.
The Mozilla Foundation is laying off about a third of its staff. The non-profit org, which oversees the corporation that develops the Firefox web browser, insists it will continue its advocacy mission, though its approach may change.
Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% staff, drops advocacy division
(techcrunch.com)
The Mozilla Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Firefox browser maker Mozilla, has laid off 30% of its employees as the organization says it faces a “relentless onslaught of change.”
The Mozilla Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Firefox browser maker Mozilla, has laid off 30% of its employees as the organization says it faces a “relentless onslaught of change.”
Firefox 132
(mozilla.org)
Release Notes tell you what’s new in Firefox. As always, we welcome your feedback. You can also file a bug in Bugzilla or see the system requirements of this release.
Release Notes tell you what’s new in Firefox. As always, we welcome your feedback. You can also file a bug in Bugzilla or see the system requirements of this release.
Tor Browser 14.0 Released, based on Firefox 128 ESR
(torproject.org)
Tor Browser 14.0 is now available from the Tor Browser download page and our distribution directory.
Tor Browser 14.0 is now available from the Tor Browser download page and our distribution directory.
Firefox-Passwords-Decryptor: Extracts and decrypts passwords saved in Firefox
(github.com/Sohimaster)
This tool is primarily designed for decrypting and extracting passwords stored in Firefox, offering an in-depth look into the security of saved credentials. It provides additional reconnaissance capabilities such as system info, open ports info, devices info, and Firefox browsing history extraction.
This tool is primarily designed for decrypting and extracting passwords stored in Firefox, offering an in-depth look into the security of saved credentials. It provides additional reconnaissance capabilities such as system info, open ports info, devices info, and Firefox browsing history extraction.
Firefox use-after-free RCE
(nist.gov)
An attacker was able to achieve code execution in the content process by exploiting a use-after-free in Animation timelines. We have had reports of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 131.0.2, Firefox ESR < 128.3.1, Firefox ESR < 115.16.1, Thunderbird < 131.0.1, Thunderbird < 128.3.1, and Thunderbird < 115.16.0.
An attacker was able to achieve code execution in the content process by exploiting a use-after-free in Animation timelines. We have had reports of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 131.0.2, Firefox ESR < 128.3.1, Firefox ESR < 115.16.1, Thunderbird < 131.0.1, Thunderbird < 128.3.1, and Thunderbird < 115.16.0.
uBlock Origin works best on Firefox
(github.com/gorhill)
This document explains why uBO works best in Firefox.
This document explains why uBO works best in Firefox.
Search Engine Shortcuts in Firefox
(jamesg.blog)
Firefox has a feature that lets you map a character or sequence of characters typed in the Firefox address bar to a custom search engine.
Firefox has a feature that lets you map a character or sequence of characters typed in the Firefox address bar to a custom search engine.