Tag Archives: Mozilla
5 Reasons to Download Firefox 4
Over one million downloads on the first day of its release must tell you something about the latest browser version from Mozilla. Why should you download Firefox 4? Here are 5 reasons why you should upgrade to Firefox 4. It’s a major upgrade for Mozilla Total redesign of its plug-in architecture called JetPack A redesigned [...]
Full StoryFirefox 3.6 Exploit Could Be Causing Browser Crashes
Firefox is faced again with another challenge in the security of its latest browser, Firefox 3.6. As of late, I have noticed more browser crashes in the last two weeks in which could be a result of this exploit. There’s new zero day exploit in Firefox 3.6. The exploit allows attackers to remotely gain control [...]
Full StoryThe Virtues of Firefox Session Restore
There are many add-ons to help you when you need to rush through a Firefox browsing session and see something you want to read, but don’t have the time to do so. There is the add-on “Wired Marker” (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/6219) that let’s you mark up web pages and keeps a list of those web pages with [...]
Full StoryFirefox 3.5 Final Version Tomorrow!
Firefox 3.5 is almost here, are you ready? Mozilla plans to issue Firefox 3.5 final version tomorrow, according to Firefox director Mike Beltzner. The version has been delayed for several months, but it will be here in 24 hours? We hope! Mike Beltzner gives a quick preview of what’s new and exciting in Firefox 3.5, [...]
Full StoryMozilla Security Chief Quits
Barack Obama is still in the hunt for his Cyber Czar and maybe this could be the person for that position. According to reports Window Snyder (Go figure) is leaving for a start-up company. I guess Obama will still be fishing for his Cyber Czar. Window Snyder, the head of security at Mozilla Corp., will [...]
Full StoryFirefox 2.0 Users Beware of Phishing
If you are still using the older version of Firefox 2.0, it’s time to upgrade to 3.0 and fast! There will be no antiphishing feature in the final version of Firefox 2.0 when it is released later this month, according to Computerworld. Google asked Mozilla to disable the feature in Firefox 2.0.0.19 that warns users [...]
Full StoryFirefox 3.1 Beta 1 Rocks!
Most of what’s new in Firefox 3.1 Beta 1 is under the hood. The performance has improved tremendously over the current version and for good reason. Mozilla dramatically improved the JavaScript processing time. Sorry Chrome, it’s just not your day. Firefox 3.1 Beta 1 is available for download. Here are some of the new features [...]
Full StoryMozilla Takes Security to the Next Level
SSL/TLS (HTTPS) is critical to user security and privacy on the Internet. In recent news about SSL/TLS certificates surf jacking, “HTTPS: Surf jacking makes it vulnerable,” and could lead to major issues for internet users. It’s required to have human intervention to validate the authenticity of certain types of certificates. This was obvious when Mozilla [...]
Full StoryFirefox 3 Exploit Minimal
This confirms are previous post on the Firefox 3 exploit that it’s not as bad as you think. Surf safe and don’t open anything that looks strange. Mozilla security chief has confirmed the existence of serious code execution vulnerability in the brand-new Firefox 3.0 browser is not a serious risk. Snyder’s confirmation follows a public [...]
Full StoryVulnerability Found in Firefox 3
A day after the official release of Mozilla’s Firefox 3, an unnamed researcher has sold a critical code execution vulnerability that puts millions of Firefox 3.0 users at risk of PC takeover attacks. According to a note from TippingPoint’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), a company that buys exclusive rights to software vulnerability data, the Firefox [...]
Full StoryFireFox 3 The Next Day
I have always been cautious with upgrading to new software right out of the gate. It’s much better to wait and let everyone else find the bugs before even thinking to upgrade. With all the hype surrounding its attempt to set a one-day download record. (It will be close!). I made an exception with Mozilla [...]
Full StoryFirefox 3 Launching Soon!
Get the bandwidth ready! Firefox 3 for Windows and Linux are already to go, but Mozilla plans another minor release candidate for the Mac OSX version due to plug-in problems introduced by Apple’s 10.5.3 update. According to Mozilla’s Firefox group, which said today that the final release of Firefox 3 is near. There’s just one [...]
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