Tag: Firefox

  • Malicious Firefox Extensions Target Crypto Wallet Users

    Malicious Firefox Extensions Target Crypto Wallet Users

    Researchers have found a campaign involving malicious Firefox extensions designed to steal cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases and browser credentials. The activity has reportedly been active since at least March 2026. Security firm Socket linked 77 Firefox extension identities to the operation. Of those, researchers classified 40 as malicious, while another 37 appeared to be deceptive…

  • Firefox Containers Bring Built-In Privacy and Multi-Account Browsing

    Firefox Containers Bring Built-In Privacy and Multi-Account Browsing

    Mozilla has added Firefox Containers as a built-in preview feature in Firefox 153, giving users a simpler way to keep online accounts and browsing activity separate. The feature allows people to create distinct spaces for work, personal accounts and privacy-sensitive browsing. Each container stores its own cookies, logins and site data, so activity in one…

  • Firefox DMA Growth Surges After EU Browser Rules

    Firefox DMA Growth Surges After EU Browser Rules

    Mozilla says Firefox has gained millions of new users after new European Union rules forced major tech companies to offer better browser choice options. The changes came through the Digital Markets Act, also known as the DMA. The regulation now requires companies like Apple and Google to give users clearer options when selecting default browsers…

  • GhostPoster malware abuses Firefox extensions to hide malicious code

    GhostPoster malware abuses Firefox extensions to hide malicious code

    The GhostPoster malware campaign has exposed a new way attackers abuse browser extensions to infect users at scale. By hiding malicious code inside Firefox extension icons, threat actors managed to compromise tens of thousands of users while avoiding traditional security checks. What GhostPoster malware is GhostPoster is a stealthy malware campaign that targets Firefox extensions.…

  • Firefox extensions data collection disclosure becomes mandatory

    Firefox extensions data collection disclosure becomes mandatory

    Mozilla has announced a new policy that forces all Firefox extension developers to disclose whether they collect or share user data. The change will take effect on November 3, 2025, and aims to bring more transparency to the browser’s ecosystem. From that date, every new Firefox add-on must include a browser_specific_settings.gecko.data_collection_permissions key in its manifest.json…

  • Firefox AI Features Spark Mixed Reactions Among Users

    Firefox AI Features Spark Mixed Reactions Among Users

    Mozilla has introduced new Firefox AI features in version 143, including Microsoft Copilot and Google Lens integration. While these updates aim to expand the browser’s utility, they also trigger concerns about privacy, speed, and Firefox’s evolving identity. What the Update Brings The update introduces several new capabilities: Mozilla also refined camera access previews and enhanced…