Tag: Firefox

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…

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.…

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…