Crashing the masquerade ball: New Firefox exploit could expose Tor users
Engineers at Mozilla are patching a previously unknown JavaScript zero-day exploit that could be used to expose Tor users.
Here’s how all the major web browsers are tightening up web security
Most of the major web browsers will end support for the SHA-1 hashing algorithm by February of next year because the algorithm is becoming outdated.
Microsoft says Edge is safer than Chrome or Firefox
Is Edge truly a safer browser to use when compared to the dominating competition? Windows 10 users are getting notifications saying that is is.
Mozilla’s latest version of Firefox hits 50, but shows no sign of aging
Mozilla released version 50 of its Firefox browser to the masses, but don't expect a huge load of features as part of the celebration.
Mozilla’s new Firefox browser engine to provide “quantum leap” in performance
Mozilla is currently working on a fresh new browser engine for Firefox called Quantum. It replaces the old Gecko engine that has been around since 1997.
Mozilla’s Test Pilot gains three new experiments – we gave them a try
Mozilla launched on Wednesday three new experiments for its Test Pilot program for Firefox. These include a screenshot tool and a picture-in-picture tool.
Mozilla launches Firefox 49 with better Reader Mode, offline viewing for Android
Mozilla has launched Firefox 49 after some delays last week. The updated browser comes with improved Reader Mode and ditches Firefox Hello.
Why every browser sucks eventually (It’s all your fault)
The more you use a browser, the more you bog it down. Which is why you should never trust that new browser smell: every browser sucks eventually.
Hang up the phone: Mozilla to pull the plug on Firefox Hello in September
Mozilla reports that Firefox Hello will be discontinued in September with the release of Firefox 49. It was based on WebRTC for secure chats on web pages.
Tired of crashed tabs taking the entire browser down? New Firefox version has a fix
Firefox 48 is a new version of the browser that is being slowly rolled out. It makes the user interface and content entirely separate processes.
Firefox will begin blocking specific, unnecessary Flash content, starting in August
Mozilla recently said that Firefox will begin blocking certain "invisible" Flash content that's not relevant to the browsing experience starting in August.
Firefox 48 gets a new media component that’s a little ‘rusty’
Mozilla's Dave Herman recently said that Firefox 48 will have a media parser derived from the Rust programming language, replacing the current C++ version.
Gloves off: Opera Software disputes Microsoft's Edge-browser claim
Dem's fightin' words! Opera Software fires back at Microsoft over claims that the Edge browser is better on battery savings than Opera's power-saving mode.
Microsoft crowns its Edge browser the winner over Chrome in a battery life battle
A series of battery tests by Microsoft's Web Platform team show the company's browser, Edge, beating Chrome and the rest of the competition.
Keep your Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde apart with this feature for multiple online personas
Mozilla is experimenting with a feature called Containers, which aims to separate business, personal, shopping, and banking in the web surfing experience.
Mozilla reopens its Test Pilot program for Firefox in the safest way possible
Mozilla launched a new extension for Firefox that allows users to test and provide feedback on experimental features without having to install the beta.
Firefox 46 is here, here's the complete list of new features
Mozilla's now offering Firefox 46, the latest version of their popular Web browser. There aren't many new features, but it's worth updating to.
Developers are flocking to the new Bash feature in Windows 10 Build 14316
One developer has taken to Reddit to reveal that he has gotten Linux-based Firefox and Vim running next to Windows 10 apps using the new Bash feature.
Firefox’s future is more Chrome-like than you’d imagine
Mozilla could change up the core technology that powers its Firefox browser by wrapping Electron around Gecko to build something new ... and Chrome-like.
Vivaldi web browser hits version 1.0, beats Chrome, Firefox in RAM usages
Jon von Tetzchner has been working with a "team of browser building pioneers" to launch Vivaldi, a web browser that challenges even Chrome.
Mozilla drops ‘Train Model,’ shifts Firefox to a flexible release schedule
Mozilla has announced that its Firefox browser will follow a flexible update schedule, effective from June 2016.
The Brave browser says it will ‘fix the Web’ with no ads and no tracking
Brave is a new browser from a former Mozilla CEO that is promising to "fix the Web" by blocking intrusive and finding new ad revenue streams.
Firefox gets support for Netflix’s HTML5 video player on Windows
Firefox users on Windows no longer need to install a plugin to watch Netflix, now that the browser has support for Netflix's HTML5 video player.
Eight months of ads in Firefox are coming to an end
Mozilla upset users by adding paid "Suggested" sites to the new tab page. Now that program is coming to an end. Will users come back?
Mozilla is thinking about ditching Thunderbird email client
The Mozilla Foundation has a number of long-running projects, but it may soon be set to drop the Thunderbird email client.
New browser exploit tracks even the most paranoid web users
What if a malicious website owner could turn security features against you? Researcher Yan Zhu shows just how that could happen; try it out yourself.
Mozilla makes private browsing on Firefox even more private
Mozilla is testing private browsing enhancements for Firefox to give users invisibility from websites that track their browsing activity.
Firefox users, update your browser: Mozilla has found and fixed a new vulnerability
Firefox users, it's time to update your browser. A new vulnerability has been found, but luckily, it's already been fixed.
Your smartphone or laptop battery could be used to track you, researchers say
A new report reveals that websites can identify you from the battery status API, which reveals battery life information about your phone or laptop battery.
Mozilla CEO claims Windows 10 browser defaults override user choice
Windows 10 makes Microsoft's Edge browser the default, even on systems that had other browsers set to default, and Mozilla CEO Chris Beard isn't happy.