Linet Kwamboka: Your data is your power
In last year’s general election in Kenya, Linet Kwamboka received a surprising SMS from a candidate for parliament. The text message that flashed onto her screen called her by name, … Read more
Articles in “Privacy & Security”
Rebecca Ricks: Documenting corporate surveillance
Mozilla has been increasingly alarmed as Facebook has been involved in one privacy controversy after another. The news that Cambridge Analytica harvested data of Facebook users without their knowledge or … Read more
Boost your digital fitness with a data cleanse
Hello 2018! It’s January, which means that everywhere you turn, you’re bombarded with advice on eating better, improving your mental outlook and whipping your post-holiday-feast bod into shape. Leading a … Read more
A Data Detox for a healthier, balanced digital life
Are you in an unhealthy relationship with your data? That’s a question you might not have asked yourself not too long ago, but things are getting a little weird. With … Read more
Do you need a VPN?
Early this year, the U.S. Congress rolled back Internet privacy rules, giving service providers free reign to track, store and sell browsing data. In July, the U.S. Department of Justice … Read more
The dolls have ears
As our modern lives become more conveniently connected by “smart” phones, appliances, toys and the like, it’s worth pausing to consider the privacy and security implications of inviting these devices … Read more
Don’t fall victim to spear-phishing
When CNN reported that a “prankster” in the UK had managed to spear-phish White House officials, we wanted to share few thoughts about online security, spear-phishing and avoiding the sharp … Read more
Video: A Night For Internet Health
On June 29, 2017, Mozilla and friends gathered in San Francisco to hear from all-star voices for Internet health. Together we considered how it takes us all working as one … Read more
Protect Yourself from Ransomware
Have you been hacked, or do you know someone who has? People make the internet vibrant, but we’re also the weakest link. We’re predictable, and often easily fooled. And, as … Read more
Three tips for phone privacy
Imagine if a stranger walked up to you on the street and offered you delicious cookies for free, to find out what you’re up to. What would you do? That’s … Read more
Meet MaDonna, a one-woman Firefox theme machine
Way up in a bucolic corner of the Pacific Northwest lives one of the most prolific designers of Firefox themes, a twinkly 78-year-old great-grandmother who goes by the online handle … Read more
Firefox supports conscious clicking in your browser and beyond
If you’re anything like me, you believe the everyday choices we make matter – from the most mundane to the most significant. The choice to use Firefox browser matters for … Read more