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Firefox 59 Speeds Loading Times, Improves Privacy
The new Firefox browser release builds on the speedy Quantum rendering engine that debuted in November - the 'most significant update since 1.0'
Mozilla Fixes 32 Security Flaws, Accelerates Performance In Firefox 58
In its first major update in 2018, Mozilla adds incremental capabilities that help to make the Firefox Quantum browser faster than ever before.
Opera 50 Browser Adds Bitcoin Mining Protection
Opera uses ad-blocking tech to stop websites using your computer to mine for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
Mozilla Fixes Crash Data Leak Issue In Firefox Browser
The bug caused some versions of Firefox to automatically send crash reports to Mozilla's servers, without users' authorisation
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft’s Last Security Update Of 2017 Targets Browsers
Web browser vulnerabilities receive the most attention from Microsoft in its pre Christmas update
Mozilla To Build Breach Notifications Into Firefox Browser
A planned feature, currently in early testing, would alert users when they use a site that's recently been affected by a data breach
Tech Quiz: Mozilla Firefox
What does the fox say? Find out with our Mozilla Firefox quiz!
Mozilla: Superfast Firefox Quantum Is Most Significant Update Since 1.0
Firefox Quantum turns up the speed to attract users in major update to the open source browser
Tor Browser Bug ‘Could Leak Users’ Real IP Addresses’
The Tor project has released a temporary fix for an issue that could disclose users' true IP information when they navigate to a specially crafted page
Tales In Tech History: Internet Explorer
Microsoft's first web browser once ruled the world, but it almost resulted in Redmond being broken up
Microsoft Edge Mobile Arrives On iOS And Android
Microsoft releases Edge Mobile and launches a preview for its Android launcher
Opera 48 Gets Sharper UI & Conversion Tools To Compete In Browser Battle
The browser also comes packing a new engine under its improved interface
Major Firefox ‘Quantum’ Upgrade Brings Speed Boost & New Interface
Firefox version 57 brings together speed improvements that have been introduced over the past few months with a new minimalist appearance
Google To Add ‘Man-In-The-Middle’ Warning To Chrome In December
The Chrome browser is to get a new 'Safe Browsing' feature that warns users when programs are intercepting their web traffic in an usafe way
Google Chrome Extensions Targeted In ‘Hijacking Spree’
Google Chrome has come under concerted attack in recent weeks from compromised 'extensions'
Firefox 55 Adds Web-Based VR App Support Through WebVR
Firefox 55 hopes to spread reach and aid cross-platform development of VR, alongside new features and improvements
Adobe Flash Support To End In 2020
Adobe Flash is set to die in 2020 as company turns its attention to developing next generation open web standards
RAM Boosts And Multiple Processes Make Mozilla Firefox 54 Faster Than Ever
Firefox 54 delivers speedier browsing thanks to minimal RAM utilisation, and better multi-tab management
Fireball Malware Infects 20 Percent Of Corporate Networks
Ad agency in Beijing responsible for malware that infected 250 million computers worldwide, researchers claim
Mozilla Highlights Insecure HTTP Websites In Firefox 51
Unsecured websites will display a lock with a red strike through it
Mozilla Rebrands To ‘Help People Understand’ Its Open Web Mission
Mozilla is 'Moz://a' as it debuts new 'open' brand that designers can build upon its mission of accelerating the future of the internet
Opera Neon Concept Browser Is ‘The Future Of The Web’
Opera has given the world a glimpse of its first ever concept browser, codenamed Opera Neon, which it hopes will "properly challenge" the browser industry
Yandex Browser Brings More AI Smarts To MacOS
The enhanced browser offers boosted security and content recommendation features
Browser Autofill Profile Poses Security Risk
Form filling vulnerability. Handy autofill profiles could potentially pose a security risk, says researcher
Ask Search Bar Adware Exploited By Malicious Actor To Deliver Malware
Malicious actors have been found to be using the Ask search bar software to distribute malware of its users machines
Firefox 50 Improves Security And Usability For Desktop And Mobile
Firefox is updated for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android
Web Of Trust Browser Add-On Withdrawn By Mozilla After Privacy Violation
Investigation by German TV channel reveals add-on firm sells its user's browsing history and violated their privacy
Mozilla Disables Battery Tracking API To Tighten Firefox Privacy
Firefox cuts off support for API that allows websites to detect user battery levels over tracking fears
Mozilla Trials Native Firefox Ad Blocking Tools For All
Mozilla wants to extend Tracking Protection to all tabs, not just private browsing, meaning invasive ads could be blocked