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Mozilla hit with privacy complaint in EU over Firefox tracking tech | TechCrunch

Mozilla faces GDPR complaint for tracking Firefox users by default without permission, raising concerns about user privacy.
July 2023 release of the 'Privacy Preserving Attribution' feature has drawn scrutiny for potentially violating user privacy rights.

Mozilla releases patches for actively exploited Firefox bug

Firefox has a critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-9680 that is being actively exploited, necessitating immediate patching by users.

Firefox Data Collection Feature Sparks Privacy Concerns

Noyb has filed a complaint against Mozilla over privacy concerns regarding the Privacy-Preserving Attribution feature in Firefox.

Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% staff, drops advocacy division | TechCrunch

Mozilla Foundation laid off 30% of its staff to regroup and refocus on key priorities amid ongoing challenges.

Firefox now lets you access your favorite AI chatbot without switching tabs - here's how

Firefox version 130 allows users to integrate AI chatbots directly into the sidebar.
Users must be on Firefox 130 or higher to access the new AI capabilities.

Mozilla wants you to love Firefox again

Mozilla introduced a default 'privacy-preserving ad measurement' toggle in Firefox, causing backlash from users.
Mozilla is risking alienating long-time fans by introducing changes like this, seeking to revitalize Firefox as an independent alternative to Chrome and Safari.

Mozilla hit with privacy complaint in EU over Firefox tracking tech | TechCrunch

Mozilla faces GDPR complaint for tracking Firefox users by default without permission, raising concerns about user privacy.
July 2023 release of the 'Privacy Preserving Attribution' feature has drawn scrutiny for potentially violating user privacy rights.

Mozilla releases patches for actively exploited Firefox bug

Firefox has a critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-9680 that is being actively exploited, necessitating immediate patching by users.

Firefox Data Collection Feature Sparks Privacy Concerns

Noyb has filed a complaint against Mozilla over privacy concerns regarding the Privacy-Preserving Attribution feature in Firefox.

Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% staff, drops advocacy division | TechCrunch

Mozilla Foundation laid off 30% of its staff to regroup and refocus on key priorities amid ongoing challenges.

Firefox now lets you access your favorite AI chatbot without switching tabs - here's how

Firefox version 130 allows users to integrate AI chatbots directly into the sidebar.
Users must be on Firefox 130 or higher to access the new AI capabilities.

Mozilla wants you to love Firefox again

Mozilla introduced a default 'privacy-preserving ad measurement' toggle in Firefox, causing backlash from users.
Mozilla is risking alienating long-time fans by introducing changes like this, seeking to revitalize Firefox as an independent alternative to Chrome and Safari.
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#layoffs

Mozilla lays off 30% of its nonprofit arm | TechCrunch

Mozilla Foundation is undergoing significant layoffs, reducing 30% of its staff, impacting key divisions.
Activision's anti-cheat system fails led to widespread banning of innocent players, highlighting flaws in the gaming industry's technology.

Mozilla lays off five percent of staff and eyes up AI

Mozilla has laid off approximately 60 staff, or around five percent of its workforce.
Mozilla is de-emphasizing its VPN, Relay, and mozilla.social on Mastodon, and considering getting rid of the Hubs chatroom software.

Mozilla lays off 60 people, wants to build AI into Firefox

Mozilla is cutting about 60 jobs, or 5 percent of its workforce.
The company has been working on multiple projects outside of its core work of making a browser.

Mozilla lays off 30% of its nonprofit arm | TechCrunch

Mozilla Foundation is undergoing significant layoffs, reducing 30% of its staff, impacting key divisions.
Activision's anti-cheat system fails led to widespread banning of innocent players, highlighting flaws in the gaming industry's technology.

Mozilla lays off five percent of staff and eyes up AI

Mozilla has laid off approximately 60 staff, or around five percent of its workforce.
Mozilla is de-emphasizing its VPN, Relay, and mozilla.social on Mastodon, and considering getting rid of the Hubs chatroom software.

Mozilla lays off 60 people, wants to build AI into Firefox

Mozilla is cutting about 60 jobs, or 5 percent of its workforce.
The company has been working on multiple projects outside of its core work of making a browser.
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#open-source

Mozilla is now offering free AI voice training data in 180 languages

Mozilla's Common Voice project provides a free, consent-centered global dataset for voice recognition AI, with over 30,000 hours of recordings in 180 languages.

Mozilla Unveils Brand Refresh, Aims to 'Reclaim the Internet'

Mozilla is rebranding to better connect with users and emphasize its mission of open access and innovation on the internet.

Mozilla is now offering free AI voice training data in 180 languages

Mozilla's Common Voice project provides a free, consent-centered global dataset for voice recognition AI, with over 30,000 hours of recordings in 180 languages.

Mozilla Unveils Brand Refresh, Aims to 'Reclaim the Internet'

Mozilla is rebranding to better connect with users and emphasize its mission of open access and innovation on the internet.
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Data Sheet: Lean and mean

Amazon is advancing its drone delivery service with new FAA approval.
Mozilla lays off 30% of its workforce amid struggling market share in browsers.
Interpol's global effort against cybercrime led to 41 arrests and dismantled thousands of malicious IPs.
#google

Mozilla calls on Apple, Google, and Microsoft to play fair

Mozilla is being more vocal about how Apple, Google, and Microsoft's technical requirements have hindered development of Firefox.
Mozilla's concerns are documented in a summary dashboard and GitHub issue tracker that highlight the technical barriers imposed by rival browser makers.

Both uBlock Origin and Lite face browser problems

uBlock Origin and uBlock Origin Lite face challenges due to changes in browser extension policies from Mozilla and Google.

Mozilla calls on Apple, Google, and Microsoft to play fair

Mozilla is being more vocal about how Apple, Google, and Microsoft's technical requirements have hindered development of Firefox.
Mozilla's concerns are documented in a summary dashboard and GitHub issue tracker that highlight the technical barriers imposed by rival browser makers.

Both uBlock Origin and Lite face browser problems

uBlock Origin and uBlock Origin Lite face challenges due to changes in browser extension policies from Mozilla and Google.
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Exclusive: Mozilla adds 4 new directors from diverse backgrounds to its nonprofit board in stark contrast to OpenAI

Mozilla is enhancing its board with diverse members to emphasize its commitment to inclusivity and AI expertise.

OpenAI's logo scare, Duolingo makes a piano, and Mozilla gets a rebrand

OpenAI's proposed logo change has faced backlash, indicating a need for careful branding in the wake of corporate restructuring.
#user-consent

Firefox's upcoming "cookie-less" tracking comes under fire by Austrian privacy watchdog

Mozilla's new Privacy-Preserving Attribution API is being criticized for tracking users without consent, despite claims of enhanced privacy.
The European watchdog argues the API violates GDPR regulations.

Mozilla Faces Privacy Complaint for Enabling Tracking in Firefox Without User Consent

Mozilla's Privacy Preserving Attribution feature raises privacy concerns as it allows tracking without explicit user consent.

Firefox's upcoming "cookie-less" tracking comes under fire by Austrian privacy watchdog

Mozilla's new Privacy-Preserving Attribution API is being criticized for tracking users without consent, despite claims of enhanced privacy.
The European watchdog argues the API violates GDPR regulations.

Mozilla Faces Privacy Complaint for Enabling Tracking in Firefox Without User Consent

Mozilla's Privacy Preserving Attribution feature raises privacy concerns as it allows tracking without explicit user consent.
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#privacy

Google, Amazon, Microsoft make the Mozilla naughty list

Mozilla has labeled several products from Google, Amazon, and Microsoft as 'Privacy Not Included' due to concerns about data collection and security practices.
The report covers over 100 connected products and highlights the worsening state of privacy and security practices by tech giants.
Amazon, in particular, has been criticized for its privacy indiscretions, including retaining voice recordings of children and allegations of employees spying on customers.

Mozilla faces a privacy complaint over Firefox's tracking

Mozilla faces EU scrutiny for defaulting a feature impacting user privacy without consent.
Noyb calls for an investigation into Mozilla's PPA feature due to GDPR concerns.

Google, Amazon, Microsoft make the Mozilla naughty list

Mozilla has labeled several products from Google, Amazon, and Microsoft as 'Privacy Not Included' due to concerns about data collection and security practices.
The report covers over 100 connected products and highlights the worsening state of privacy and security practices by tech giants.
Amazon, in particular, has been criticized for its privacy indiscretions, including retaining voice recordings of children and allegations of employees spying on customers.

Mozilla faces a privacy complaint over Firefox's tracking

Mozilla faces EU scrutiny for defaulting a feature impacting user privacy without consent.
Noyb calls for an investigation into Mozilla's PPA feature due to GDPR concerns.
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Mozilla rebrand takes from early internet aesthetics, to move its mission to "reclaim the web"

Mozilla's rebranding emphasizes nostalgia while reinforcing its commitment to digital rights and innovation.

Mozilla exits the fediverse and will shutter its Mastodon server in December | TechCrunch

Mozilla is shutting down its fediverse server, Mozilla.social, to refocus on core products like Firefox and AI.

When Did Mozilla's Firefox First Hit The Web & What Search Engine Does It Use? - SlashGear

Browsers have evolved significantly since the early days of the internet.
#data-brokers

Mozilla introduces Monitor Plus to safeguard personal data from data brokers

Mozilla has introduced Monitor Plus, a subscription service that helps users remove their personal data from data brokers.
Monitor Plus proactively scans over 190 data broker sites and handles the removal process of personal information if found.
Mozilla Monitor will continue offering a free scan for those not ready to subscribe, but Monitor Plus offers a more convenient and hands-off solution.

Mozilla's privacy service drops a provider with ties to people-search sites

The $240 billion data broker industry profits from selling private information.
Mozilla cut ties with a key provider of privacy protections, Onerep, due to conflicts of interest.

Mozilla targets scummy data brokers with Monitor Plus removal service

Mozilla has launched an alternative to people-search websites called Mozilla Monitor Plus which automatically monitors and removes personal information from data broker sites and known data breaches.
The Plus version of Mozilla Monitor costs $14 per month or $108 per year, and offers a faster removal process compared to the free version.
Data brokers gather information from online traces left by account sign-ups, advertising, web browsing, and other activities, and sell it to customers like the NSA and FBI.

Mozilla adds paid-for data-deletion tier to Monitor service

Mozilla has introduced a paid tier for its privacy-monitoring service, called Mozilla Monitor Plus, which aims to remove users' personal information from data brokers.
Monitor Plus will try to get data brokers to delete their copies of subscribers' personal information, providing users with more control over their data.
Mozilla's revenue diversification strategy includes expanding its services and offering paid features to generate income.

Mozilla Monitor scrubs your leaked personal information from the web, for a fee

Mozilla is launching a new tool called Mozilla Monitor Plus that can automatically monitor data brokers for personal information and remove any exposed details.
The new paid service aims to proactively keep personal information off more than 190 data broker sites, which is double the number monitored by competitors.

Firefox maker Mozilla has a new subscription to keep your info out of data brokers' clutches

Mozilla introduces Mozilla Monitor Plus, a paid subscription privacy monitoring service
The service scans for personal information on over 190 sites and attempts to get it removed

Mozilla introduces Monitor Plus to safeguard personal data from data brokers

Mozilla has introduced Monitor Plus, a subscription service that helps users remove their personal data from data brokers.
Monitor Plus proactively scans over 190 data broker sites and handles the removal process of personal information if found.
Mozilla Monitor will continue offering a free scan for those not ready to subscribe, but Monitor Plus offers a more convenient and hands-off solution.

Mozilla's privacy service drops a provider with ties to people-search sites

The $240 billion data broker industry profits from selling private information.
Mozilla cut ties with a key provider of privacy protections, Onerep, due to conflicts of interest.

Mozilla targets scummy data brokers with Monitor Plus removal service

Mozilla has launched an alternative to people-search websites called Mozilla Monitor Plus which automatically monitors and removes personal information from data broker sites and known data breaches.
The Plus version of Mozilla Monitor costs $14 per month or $108 per year, and offers a faster removal process compared to the free version.
Data brokers gather information from online traces left by account sign-ups, advertising, web browsing, and other activities, and sell it to customers like the NSA and FBI.

Mozilla adds paid-for data-deletion tier to Monitor service

Mozilla has introduced a paid tier for its privacy-monitoring service, called Mozilla Monitor Plus, which aims to remove users' personal information from data brokers.
Monitor Plus will try to get data brokers to delete their copies of subscribers' personal information, providing users with more control over their data.
Mozilla's revenue diversification strategy includes expanding its services and offering paid features to generate income.

Mozilla Monitor scrubs your leaked personal information from the web, for a fee

Mozilla is launching a new tool called Mozilla Monitor Plus that can automatically monitor data brokers for personal information and remove any exposed details.
The new paid service aims to proactively keep personal information off more than 190 data broker sites, which is double the number monitored by competitors.

Firefox maker Mozilla has a new subscription to keep your info out of data brokers' clutches

Mozilla introduces Mozilla Monitor Plus, a paid subscription privacy monitoring service
The service scans for personal information on over 190 sites and attempts to get it removed
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Mozilla Monitor's new service removes your personal info from data broker sites automatically | TechCrunch

Mozilla introduces a subscription service to help users remove their personal information from data broker websites.
The new subscription-based service is called Monitor Plus and is part of Mozilla Monitor, a service that notifies users of data breaches.

Mozilla slams Microsoft for driving Windows users to Edge

Mozilla accuses Microsoft of using dark patterns to push users towards its Edge browser
Mozilla calls for regulatory action to promote browser choice and competition

Mozilla says Apple's new browser rules are "as painful as possible" for Firefox

Apple's new rules in the European Union allow browsers like Firefox to use their own engines on iOS.
Mozilla is disappointed with Apple's proposed plan to restrict the newly-announced BrowserEngineKit to EU-specific apps.

Mozilla's Future In Chatbots, Large Language Models

Saoud Khalifah, founder of Fakespot, built a data analytics company using AI to identify fake reviews and counterfeit products.
Mozilla acquired Fakespot in April 2021 to support the review process on sites like Amazon.
Fakespot Chat, an AI agent that helps consumers while shopping online, was recently launched by Mozilla.

Introducing the MDN HTTP Observatory | MDN Blog

Mozilla's HTTP Observatory tool has scanned over 6.9 million websites, aiding in web security improvement.

Firefox now lets you choose your preferred AI chatbot in its Nightly builds | TechCrunch

Mozilla launching opt-in experiment offering access to various AI services in Firefox Nightly for user choice.

Mozilla buys Anonym, betting privacy is compatible with ads

Mozilla acquired ad metrics firm Anonym to support privacy in online advertising.
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