Firefox ditches Do Not Track because nobody was listening anyway

December 12, 2024 at 03:54AM Mozilla will remove the Do Not Track (DNT) toggle from Firefox 135, set for release on February 4, 2025. As DNT is often ignored by websites, users are encouraged to use the Global Privacy Control (GPC) instead, supported by newer privacy regulations. Browser extensions are also recommended for enhanced privacy. … Read more

Mozilla really wants you to set Firefox as default Windows browser

December 2, 2024 at 05:41PM Mozilla is testing a new setup screen for Firefox that encourages users to set it as their default browser during installation. This approach, which includes default options for pinning to the taskbar and data import, aims to enhance user onboarding and increase adoption amid competition from Google and Microsoft. ### … Read more

Mozilla really wants you to easily set Firefox as default Windows browser

December 2, 2024 at 08:50AM Mozilla is experimenting with a new strategy aimed at encouraging more users to change their default browser on Windows. The initiative seeks to enhance user engagement and promote Firefox as a preferred choice. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Initiative**: Mozilla is exploring a new strategy aimed at encouraging Windows users to … Read more

First ChatGPT Jailbreak Disclosed via Mozilla’s New AI Bug Bounty Program

October 29, 2024 at 05:12AM A new ChatGPT jailbreak has been revealed through Mozilla’s newly launched 0Din gen-AI bug bounty program, as reported by SecurityWeek. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **New Development**: A new jailbreak for ChatGPT has been disclosed. 2. **Source**: The information was shared through Mozilla’s 0Din gen-AI bug bounty program. 3. **Publication**: The … Read more

Mozilla fixes Firefox zero-day actively exploited in attacks

October 9, 2024 at 01:38PM Mozilla released an emergency security update for Firefox to fix a critical use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2024-9680) in Animation timelines, currently exploited in attacks. Affected versions are Firefox 131.0.2, Firefox ESR 115.16.1, and Firefox ESR 128.3.1. Users are urged to upgrade immediately for protection. ### Meeting Takeaways on Mozilla Firefox Security Update … Read more

Mozilla accused of tracking users in Firefox without consent

September 25, 2024 at 03:43PM European digital rights group NOYB has filed a privacy complaint with the Austrian data protection watchdog against Mozilla. The complaint alleges that Mozilla uses a Firefox privacy feature to track users’ online behavior without their consent. Based on the meeting notes, the European digital rights group NOYB has filed a … Read more

Chrome, Firefox Updates Patch Serious Vulnerabilities 

August 7, 2024 at 04:24AM Mozilla and Google released updates for their web browsers, patching a total of 20 vulnerabilities. Google’s Chrome version 127.0.6533.99 fixed six vulnerabilities of various severity, including a critical out-of-bounds memory access issue. Meanwhile, Mozilla’s Firefox version 129 addressed 14 vulnerabilities, 11 of which are rated as high severity. Both companies … Read more

Mozilla follows Google in losing trust in Entrust’s TLS certificates

August 1, 2024 at 08:38AM Mozilla is set to distrust Entrust as a root certificate authority following compliance failures, and Google has already taken this step. Despite Entrust’s efforts to regain trust, both companies find the proposed plan unsatisfactory. The decision is based on a history of compliance incidents and concerns about Entrust’s ability to … Read more

Mozilla Launches 0Din Gen-AI Bug Bounty Program

June 7, 2024 at 09:15AM Mozilla launches new bug bounty program called 0Day Investigative Network (0Din) focusing on large language models and deep learning technologies. The program aims to improve the security of the gen-AI ecosystem by addressing various security issues. Researchers can submit findings to ‘0din at mozilla.com’, allowing them an opportunity for contribution … Read more

Mozilla fixes $100,000 Firefox zero-days following two-day hackathon

March 25, 2024 at 11:04AM Mozilla quickly patched two critical Firefox zero-day vulnerabilities after they were demonstrated by researcher Manfred Paul at the Pwn2Own event in Vancouver. The bugs, rated “critical,” allowed for out-of-bounds read/write and privileged code execution. Mozilla released Firefox 124.0.1 to address the vulnerabilities, with some users encountering upgrade issues. Paul earned … Read more