4 points by jamespwilliams 14 days ago | 0 comments
Firefox Blocks 0.0.0.0 IP Addresses(mozilla.org) In response to 0.0.0.0 day, Firefox Nightly version 131 had introduced a new security measure: blocking access to 0.0.0.0/::/::ffff:0.0.0.0 addresses.
365 points by mossTechnician 70 days ago | 247 comments
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
35 points by MilnerRoute 101 days ago | 18 comments
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.
11 points by ReadCarlBarks 102 days ago | 1 comments
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.
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.
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.