Mozilla releases Firefox 66.0.3

Mozilla plans to release Firefox 66.0.3, a minor upgrade to the web browser’s stable channel, later today on April 10, 2019. Firefox 66.0.3 is the third minor release after the release of Firefox 66.0 in March 2019. Firefox 66.0.1 was a security update to address new vulnerabilities discovered by participants of the Pwn2Own hacking contest,… Continue reading Mozilla releases Firefox 66.0.3

Mozilla still on track to enable DNS-over-HTTPS by default in Firefox

Mozilla published a list of requirements that companies need to meet if they want to be included as Trusted Recursive Resolvers for Firefox’s upcoming DNS-over-HTTPS feature. DNS-over-HTTPS aims to improve user privacy, security and the reliability of connections by sending and receiving DNS information using HTTPS. Mozilla ran a Shield study in 2018 to test… Continue reading Mozilla still on track to enable DNS-over-HTTPS by default in Firefox

Microsoft Windows Security Updates April 2019 overview

Microsoft released security updates for supported versions of Windows and other company today on the April 9, 2019 Patch Tuesday. Updates are provided in various ways: via Windows Update, as direct downloads, and through Enterprise updating systems. Our monthly overview of Microsoft’s Patch Day offers detailed information  on updates, additional information that is relevant, and… Continue reading Microsoft Windows Security Updates April 2019 overview

Official Microsoft Edge Preview builds available

Microsoft has just unveiled official preview builds of the upcoming Microsoft Edge web browser that is based on Chromium. Interested users can head over to the Microsoft Edge Insider website to download […]
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Chromium-based Microsoft Edge to support HD and 4K Streams (Netflix)

One of the advantages of running Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 is that you may play certain streaming content in HD or 4K resolutions. All other web browsers that you may use […]
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Microsoft is shutting down Books in Microsoft Store

Microsoft revealed today on a new support page that it is closing the books category in Microsoft Store effective immediately. Microsoft Store customers cannot buy new ebooks anymore from today on, the […]
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Ghacks Deals: The Complete Microsoft & Oracle SQL Certification Bundle (98% off)

The Complete Microsoft & Oracle SQL Certification Bundle is a massive eLearning bundle that preps you to ace Microsoft and Oracle SQL certification exams. The bundle is available for just $39 currently. […]
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Protect yourself against a pure CSS data stealing attack called Exfil

CSS Exfil Protection is a browser extension for Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome that protects data against CSS Exfil attacks. Internet users who have a good understanding of online security know that […]
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Mozilla wants to combat Notification Spam in Firefox

Most modern web browsers support push notifications; websites may request to send notifications to the browser, e.g. when a new blog post is published or updates are available. Users need to accept these notifications before sites may use the system. While that sounds good on paper, it quickly led to sites throwing notification permission requests… Continue reading Mozilla wants to combat Notification Spam in Firefox