Mozilla launches Firefox 69 with default cryptojacking blocker
Firefox 69 will have cryptomining protection turned on by default, protecting Firefox users from third party mining attacks in the first instance.
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Coinbase hacking attempt leads to discovery of Firefox bug
Hackers are taking full advantage of a “zero-day” exploit in Mozilla’s Firefox browser.
New Firefox option allows users to block crypto mining scripts
Mozilla has included an option under “Privacy & Security” tab allowing users to automatically block “cryptominers” from running in their browser.
Future Firefox browsers to block cryptojacking malware
Mozilla, the company behind popular web browser Firefox, is gearing up to automatically block malware scripts, including those that "silently mine cryptocurrencies" in future versions of Firefox.
Mozilla co-founder teams up with Dow Jones Media to test consent-based ad platform
Financial information firm Dow Jones Media Group has partnered up with privacy-centric web browser Brave Software to test a blockchain-based digital publishing platform in an effort to solve the privacy issue.