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Mozilla

Mozilla patches high-severity security flaws in new ‘speedy’ Firefox release
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vulnerability

Mozilla patches high-severity security flaws in new ‘speedy’ Firefox release

Numerous vulnerabilities across Mozilla's products could potentially lead to code execution and system takeover
23 Sep 2022
Mozilla adds paid tier, new features to developer network platform
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Mozilla adds paid tier, new features to developer network platform

The move follows community desire for a more personal experience and a way to financially support the web developer hub
25 Mar 2022
Mozilla and Brave release one-click method for online privacy requests
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Mozilla and Brave release one-click method for online privacy requests

Mozilla, Brave and other online privacy leaders have released a streamlined way to protect your privacy
7 Oct 2020
Mozilla to cut 250 jobs as part of major coronavirus restructure
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Business strategy

Mozilla to cut 250 jobs as part of major coronavirus restructure

The reorganisation has been made so the company can become faster, more innovative, and find more revenue streams
12 Aug 2020
Mozilla re-hires veteran Mitchell Baker to serve as CEO
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Mozilla re-hires veteran Mitchell Baker to serve as CEO

The interim chair and CEO formally rejoins the organisation after Chris Beard stepped down in December 2019
9 Apr 2020
Mozilla fixes two Firefox zero-days being actively exploited
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internet security

Mozilla fixes two Firefox zero-days being actively exploited

Critical vulnerabilities allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger crashes
6 Apr 2020
Mozilla is beta testing its paid-for Firefox VPN service
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Mozilla is beta testing its paid-for Firefox VPN service

Users can sign up to be on the waiting list for the invite-only tool, available for $4.99 per month
19 Feb 2020
Firefox angers users with alarming Mr Robot plugin
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Firefox angers users with alarming Mr Robot plugin

The opt-out extension led many users to believe they had been hacked
18 Dec 2017
Mozilla doubles the speed of Firefox with Quantum
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Mozilla doubles the speed of Firefox with Quantum

The browser is faster and makes use of your system resources better
15 Nov 2017
Mozilla picks Pocket for web recommendations
Business strategy

Mozilla picks Pocket for web recommendations

Firefox developers make first strategic acquisition
28 Feb 2017
Mozilla’s rebrand confuses web browsers
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Mozilla’s rebrand confuses web browsers

Chrome, Safari and Firefox struggle with moz://a
20 Jan 2017
35% of websites still rely on weak SHA-1 encryption
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Security

35% of websites still rely on weak SHA-1 encryption

Google, Microsoft and Mozilla will stop supporting unsecure sites by the end of 2017
17 Nov 2016
Firefox ditches 404s in favour of archived pages
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Firefox ditches 404s in favour of archived pages

Mozilla's browser is trialling showing older versions of a webpage instead of an error message
5 Aug 2016
Mozilla uses emoji to teach about encryption
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Security

Mozilla uses emoji to teach about encryption

The company is dedicated to educating the public about the importance of a secure internet
29 Jun 2016
Mozilla’s bid for Tor hack used in child porn case rejected
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Security

Mozilla’s bid for Tor hack used in child porn case rejected

Firefox maker will not be granted access to an exploit the FBI uncovered in Tor
18 May 2016
Mozilla patches 12 Firefox flaws
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Security

Mozilla patches 12 Firefox flaws

Browser version 44 fixes three critical vulnerabilities
28 Jan 2016
Mozilla to introduce super-private browsing mode for Firefox
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Mozilla to introduce super-private browsing mode for Firefox

New Firefox mode will stop websites tracking your activity
18 Aug 2015
Dark Web: GCHQ & NCA tag team on trapping online paedophiles
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Security

Dark Web: GCHQ & NCA tag team on trapping online paedophiles

UK government joins forces with tech giants & law enforcers for massive online child abuse clampdown
11 Dec 2014
Mozilla announces virtual reality site for Firefox
Business strategy

Mozilla announces virtual reality site for Firefox

Mozilla has announced a new virtual reality site in time for Firefox's 10th anniversary
12 Nov 2014
Google, Netflix & Mozilla spearhead Net Neutrality campaign
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Google, Netflix & Mozilla spearhead Net Neutrality campaign

Tech giants speak out against fast lane web proposals
11 Sep 2014
Firefox 29 released to desktop users
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Firefox 29 released to desktop users

Firefox 29 and Firefox for Android both feature a new homescreen design and sharing features
30 Apr 2014
Mozilla appoints Andreas Gal as new CTO
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Mozilla appoints Andreas Gal as new CTO

He replaces Brendan Eich who left his position under a cloud earlier this month
25 Apr 2014
Chris Beard joins Mozilla board as interim CEO
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chief executive officer (CEO)

Chris Beard joins Mozilla board as interim CEO

Beard will replace Brendan Eich who resigned after a public outcry on Twitter
15 Apr 2014