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Data Breach alert

I received an email from breach-alerts@mozilla.com informing me that Mozilla Monitor⁩ discovered a data breach that includes my personal information: Unfortunately, I do… (read more)

I received an email from breach-alerts@mozilla.com informing me that Mozilla Monitor⁩ discovered a data breach that includes my personal information: Unfortunately, I don't know if this is a legitimate email from Mozilla. Can anyone confirm if it is or is not?

Thanks

Asked by RichZas 1 month ago

Answered by Mark 1 month ago

Email clients using emails to create training databases for AI

It recently came to my attention that Gmail is using my (and others) emails to train their AI to provide "overviews" for email threads. I didn't find that in any of the r… (read more)

It recently came to my attention that Gmail is using my (and others) emails to train their AI to provide "overviews" for email threads. I didn't find that in any of the recent Agreement changes so feel safe is stating Alphabet/Google never obtained my permission for this training. I'm not a fan of the far-flung use of AI and the mounting examples of how horrendously Google AI performs hasn't done anything to relieve my concerns.

I began a search for a better, reliable email client and there is a depressing shortage of them that fulfill the average email users' needs. Thunderbird looks pretty good but reading through the Help section, Community Forum questions and just general articles hasn't clarified a couple of questions I have.

1. Is Thunderbird a comprehensive email client, independent of other clients, or does it provide service by partnering with another client?

2. Does Thunderbird utilize AI for any purpose that requires the "review" and storage of individual users' emails?

Many thanks, MarilynB

2019 MacBook Pro

Asked by MarilynB 1 month ago

Last reply by christ1 1 month ago

caldav.mail.com

For about the past 10 days or so Tbird has been presenting me with a request for my user name and password for, i am assuming, inclusion as an added account. They want Th… (read more)

For about the past 10 days or so Tbird has been presenting me with a request for my user name and password for, i am assuming, inclusion as an added account. They want

The problem is that in have no idea who caldav is or where they got my link to Tbird. My concern is that this may well be malicious. They want me to authenticate with username and password. What user name and what password?

Does anyone in the forum know what this is all about and how i can get them permanently excluded? With all the fake / criminal challenges on the net these days, i am very nervous (77 years old).

Any help would be really appreciated. Thank you

Asked by John 1 month ago

Last reply by sfhowes 1 month ago

What to click

Assuming that I don´t want any Google server to track me what could I click in the attached? It's a nice feature but as it is not clear what the last three options do a b… (read more)

Assuming that I don´t want any Google server to track me what could I click in the attached? It's a nice feature but as it is not clear what the last three options do a bit of a guess.

Asked by johannes 1 month ago

Last reply by christ1 1 month ago

Email about a data breach

I have received an email from what looks like Mozilla, it says that there has been a massive data breach and my details were compromised. I'm checking to verify if this i… (read more)

I have received an email from what looks like Mozilla, it says that there has been a massive data breach and my details were compromised. I'm checking to verify if this is correct.

Asked by magoo_andy 1 month ago

Last reply by TyDraniu 1 month ago

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For Thunderbird version 146, what specific version of LDAP is being used?

Today is 01.16.2026 Hi Volunteers, thank you for the service you are providing Thunderbird users. I didn't see a topic called Security, so I chose Settings. For Thunderbi… (read more)

Today is 01.16.2026 Hi Volunteers, thank you for the service you are providing Thunderbird users.

I didn't see a topic called Security, so I chose Settings.

For Thunderbird version 146, what specific version of LDAP is being used?

Regarding which LDAP version is the most up to date, I found this: https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/go-ldap/ldap/v3@v3.4.12

My concern is about LDAP's security. I believe it is reasonable to think that the latest available version of LDAP would have the latest and most up to date security patches applied.

I would like to feel secure knowing I have the protection of the newest version of LDAP which affords the best security protection available for Thunderbird laptop version 146.

However I have been unsuccessful in determining if Thunderbird 146 is using this LDAP latest version. Could you help me learn if Thunderbird 146 is utilizing the latest version of LDAP that is available? Thanks in advance.

Yes I know I am a bit verbose.

Asked by E. Hoffm-ster 1 month ago

Answered by Ed 1 month ago

Chrome or Firefox

Today, using Firefox--or at least what i think is Firefox--i checed session history while logged into my mega.nz account. It lists 2 instances, one of which is for 3 day… (read more)

Today, using Firefox--or at least what i think is Firefox--i checed session history while logged into my mega.nz account. It lists 2 instances, one of which is for 3 days prior when I originally set up the Mega account using the Mega app, and the other is for yesterday when I entered the account using the FF browser--or, again, what i think is the FF browser. What's curious is that it shows i was using the Chrome browser, and that I'm apparently still using this browser as it's listed as the "Current" session. How can this be? While I have the Chrome app on my phone, I disabled it long ago and have never used it, and most certainly did not use it during the time and activities in question. I have long speculated that I have been hacked and that my phone is sometimes (always?) controlled by this hacker, though no solid proof. Assuming the hacker uses Chrome, could this be reflecting their using the Chrome browser, as opposed to the FF browser, which I'm currently using (or think im using)? In other words, is this the proof of a hack? Or is this a glitch within Mega, mistakingly listing Chrome as my browser?

Asked by fedexdjs 2 months ago

Last reply by fedexdjs 1 month ago

APP NOT SECURE

Would just like someone to check out the browser and see the user agen and if I am syncing passwords to a computer. Which I do not have any computers connected

Asked by CALLIE~GIRL 2 months ago

Last reply by Paul 1 month ago

historu

I am constantly getting messages in quick messages to clear my search history! This is supposed to happen automatically when i close the site and in fact sais it has been… (read more)

I am constantly getting messages in quick messages to clear my search history! This is supposed to happen automatically when i close the site and in fact sais it has been cleared. I cant ever find the last sites i visited but it is rather disturbing to think that someone is seeing my search history without my authorization! So tell me squarely ,why do i keep getting that disturbing message?

Asked by tomsconst67 1 month ago

Last reply by Paul 1 month ago

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About sender display specifications and phishing scam risk in Thunderbird for Android

Dear Thunderbird Development Team I'm a regular Thunderbird user. I'd like to provide feedback regarding security concerns regarding the UI specifications of the Android … (read more)

Dear Thunderbird Development Team

I'm a regular Thunderbird user. I'd like to provide feedback regarding security concerns regarding the UI specifications of the Android version of Thunderbird.

Currently, Thunderbird for Android displays the sender's "display name only" on the email list screen, making the sender's actual email address invisible at all times.

I feel this specification increases the following risks, particularly in smartphone environments:

- Anyone can freely forge display names. - Phishing scams posing as financial institutions, e-commerce sites, and official support are common. - Users often rely on the list screen or notifications to determine the content of emails.

As a result, a UI that makes it difficult to determine whether an email is from a legitimate sender at the list screen level can become a breeding ground for phishing scams.

The PC version of Thunderbird allows for detailed header display, etc., and I'm disappointed that the mobile version of Thunderbird, despite being the same Thunderbird, is at a disadvantage in terms of security.

I would appreciate it if you could consider the following improvements.

- Setting to always display "display name + email address" on the email list screen

Asked by nikuhei 2 months ago

Answered by Yu5tiqX9og 2 months ago

JavaScript

Hi, Thanks for your reply to my tutamail account. I’m really not tech savvy at all so not really understanding what to do. I’ve never used an extension. I know that I hav… (read more)

Hi, Thanks for your reply to my tutamail account. I’m really not tech savvy at all so not really understanding what to do. I’ve never used an extension. I know that I have things in my iPhone settings set up for as much privacy as possible. Are you talking about settings on my iPhone or settings in your app.? What exactly should I do in my iPhone settings and/or your browser settings? Will wait to hear back. Much appreciated. Linda

Asked by lindabalzan 2 months ago

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Thunderbird Accounts

I am using Thunderbird with both Microsoft and Gmail accounts. My question is... is Microsoft able to see that i am using a Gmail account, and/or the account name/adress,… (read more)

I am using Thunderbird with both Microsoft and Gmail accounts. My question is... is Microsoft able to see that i am using a Gmail account, and/or the account name/adress, and vise versa?

Asked by mcmurphy35 2 months ago

Answered by Matt 2 months ago

I pay for Firefox to be PRIVATE, not AI INTEGRATED

I genuinely don’t know where else to post this so it gets seen. I have been a devout user of Firefox for years. I love this browser. I love its dedication to privacy and … (read more)

I genuinely don’t know where else to post this so it gets seen. I have been a devout user of Firefox for years. I love this browser. I love its dedication to privacy and functionality. I love how it has kept true to its concept and customers in the face of tech crazes like NFTs and AI integrations. I am such a hardcore proseletyzer of Firefox that I started paying for Mozilla VPN to support Firefox!!

So when I see that the new CEO, Anthony Enzor-DeMeo, is “doubling down” on AI integrations for Firefox, I AM LIVID. AI is NOT private. AI is NOT secure. And AI is TERRIBLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.

AI causes slower speed and longer load times. I have seen this in all my job’s internet workings (they insist on using browsers with AI integrations) and have felt a quiet relief that I get to come home to my good, simple browser.

AI is not private. It tracks and stores data in order to give suggestions “better for you”. And with the right prompts, anyone can pull that data.

Y’all really all read that one story of AI deleting the company’s ENTIRE DATABASE AND COMPUTER PROGRAMMING because it “panicked” and decided “ah yes, this is the techware we want to hand over all our customers to”??

I am so deeply disappointed by Mozilla’s betrayal of its customer base.

If Mozilla moves forward with AI integrations, I will pull out of using Firefox and I will stop giving Mozilla my money. Mozilla should not have hired a CEO who goes so adamantly against everything Mozilla as a company stands for.

And to the CEO Anthony: I hope you step in something wet in only your socks, every single day, until you either come to your senses or someone better replaces you as CEO of Mozilla.

Asked by be11etrist 2 months ago

Last reply by AliceWyman 2 months ago