Recently, we asked Michael Coates, the Director of Security Assurance at Mozilla (the makers of Firefox) a few questions about keeping users safe on Firefox. His goal is to protect users, their privacy and Mozilla’s applications, services, systems and reputation. … Continue reading
When you browse the Internet, you leave a trail of personal data behind. Here at Mozilla we value your security and privacy on the Web. That’s why we have so many features built into the browser to keep you safe … Continue reading
Mozilla — the makers of the Firefox browser that you’ve come to know and love — was recently humbled and honored to receive an award. The Ponemon Institute (considered the preeminent research center dedicated to privacy, data protection and information … Continue reading
Who doesn’t like to shop online? You can do it in your pajamas, you get great deals, it’s a way to get mail that isn’t a bill and you don’t have to brush your hair. There are, however, some pitfalls … Continue reading
It’s time for Halloween in the U.S. and people have scary things on their mind. There are scary things on the Internet as well, but Firefox doesn’t want you to get “tricked.” For a Halloween “treat” instead, here’s an overview … Continue reading
Not every email scam is as easy to detect as the “You’ve won a kajillion dollars!” email. Sometimes email scams or attacks look like very legitimate messages. Here are some tips for staying secure when reading the messages in your … Continue reading
There’s a saying when it comes to online passwords: they’re like a toothbrush. That’s because you want a good toothbrush (just like a password), you should change it often (just like a password) and you should never share it (just … Continue reading
When you browse, you leave a trail of data that potentially contains all sorts of personal information. We believe this info belongs to you and you alone (and least of all to overzealous advertisers), and have built in features to … Continue reading
Let’s talk about cookies. Those warm, gooey little treats are so delicious . . . wait, not those kinds of cookies. Let’s talk about Internet cookies. Websites save information about you in cookies (files) on your computer. The next time … Continue reading
Today we have some advice from the Privacy & Security Team at Firefox. Did you know that with your name and Social Security Number (SSN), an identity thief can open new credit and bank accounts, rent an apartment, or even … Continue reading