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bogus update to Firefox 'Terms and Conditions' and 'Privacy Notice' appearing below url line 1/5/2025

see what appears when I open firefox as an uploaded image: has anyone else had this appear... can not find a way to report what in my view is fraud...'AI' said no new ter… (read more)

see what appears when I open firefox as an uploaded image: has anyone else had this appear... can not find a way to report what in my view is fraud...'AI' said no new terms,conditions,privacy by firefox, mozilla since spring so is it a 'page overlay' as 'AI' said? also I can not find a way that will open to report to mozilla, can some one forward to report fraud?

If there only one question I get an answer to that would be: how can I delete it and block it forever?

thx

Asked by frankwilla 1 week ago

Last reply by TyDraniu 1 week ago

private browsing session security

When accessing important accounts on websites, like financial websites, I've always heard you should close your browser when you're done with the secure website. If you … (read more)

When accessing important accounts on websites, like financial websites, I've always heard you should close your browser when you're done with the secure website. If you log on in a PRIVATE window and close the private window afterword but leave the main FireFox window open, is that the same thing? I think it is and the private window will delete any login or activity info as if you closed the browser, I just want to confirm with someone more knowledgeable before I make a bad assumption. It also seems to have the added benefit of deleting anything you might download and save elsewhere from the download folder so you don't have to delete it from the DL folder and then the recycle bin. Seems like it's good practice to use the private window this way. Again, just looking for a 2nd opinion.

Thanks,

Asked by patrick muldoon 16 hours ago

Last reply by Denys 2 hours ago

Using Firefox for searching has recently rendered a message including the reCaptcha I'm not a robot

I'm afraid I picked up malware despite Sophos due to this message upon routine searches, e.g. "Where's the nearest pet store". About this page Our systems have detected … (read more)

I'm afraid I picked up malware despite Sophos due to this message upon routine searches, e.g. "Where's the nearest pet store". About this page Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network. This page checks to see if it's really you sending the requests, and not a robot. Why did this happen? IP address: 206.194.252.88 Time: 2026-01-13T22:42:41Z URL: https://www.google.com/search?q=Pettstores+near+33069&ud m=14&sei=YMpmafbPMZyKwbkPzc23sAE

It's preceded by the reCaptcha request to check the box stating I'm not a robot.

I'm afraid to enter any passwords on here, to order anything, and especially engage in banking. I'm in a rental using WiFi, Thank You, Eileen

Asked by emcinerney80 12 hours ago

Last reply by Denys 2 hours ago

spyware tools

What entity or entities can access my device and Firefox nightly/duck duck go browser-based device visual or non-visual, vocal, or with entity assistance at this moment.… (read more)

What entity or entities can access my device and Firefox nightly/duck duck go browser-based device visual or non-visual, vocal, or with entity assistance at this moment.

Asked by Axle Jay Abatwar 3 weeks ago

Last reply by wirkutskijkarl 3 weeks ago

To protect your security, abc.trilineenterprises.in will not allow Firefox to display the page if another site has embedded it. To see this page, you need to open it in a new window.

To protect your security, abc.trilineenterprises.in will not allow Firefox to display the page if another site has embedded it. To see this page, you need to open it in a… (read more)

To protect your security, abc.trilineenterprises.in will not allow Firefox to display the page if another site has embedded it. To see this page, you need to open it in a new window.why

Asked by Kalpana Bansode 2 months ago

Last reply by Agent virtuel 2 months ago

Guys, nobody wants your AI features

I realise any privacy or user control statements made by Mozilla are really a farce. One, there's no meaningful way to protect user privacy these days, not on the web. Tr… (read more)

I realise any privacy or user control statements made by Mozilla are really a farce. One, there's no meaningful way to protect user privacy these days, not on the web. Trying would be a more accurate term. Two, the CEO is in control of the product design and he's banking on customer loyalty, betting on an outcome where people will just continue to use the product regardless of how bad the new AI features are or how much they contradict the company's supposed ethos. And it'll probably work for a spell, but here's the thing: free clones of Firefox already exist, and customer loyalty only goes so far. It won't be terribly convenient, but if I continue to see Mozilla adopt AI in its updates, I'll just switch over to something else.

Asked by affairstreetdot 2 weeks ago

Last reply by Paul 2 weeks ago

"trusted" webpage prevented from redirecting

this is probably something basic but i'm stumped and frustrated. just now i'm trying to track a package on the post office site usps.com - each step i take firefox preven… (read more)

this is probably something basic but i'm stumped and frustrated. just now i'm trying to track a package on the post office site usps.com - each step i take firefox prevents me from moving forward - example: to track a package i insert the tracking number into the proper field and click enter. next up is a banner from firefox saying"firefox prevented this page from automatically redirecting to another page". i do the steps necessary to work around and track the package but it's annoying. this is just one example - its not limited to tracking packages or inserting long numbers into boxes - it happens - not often - but on occasion at certain other sites as well. while it may be the post office is inherently evil (i am not of that belief)i long ago accepted whatever they know about me is worth what they do for me on a regular basis - overall i consider my relationship with them as a win win. how do i convince firefox of the same? MSI notebook/laptop win 11, latest firefox updates although not a new issue - just particularly annoying today

i'd love to consign this to the category of "things that i don't think about any more" and move on to what's going to drive me crazy next - thanks for your help in my journey!

Asked by HFWJR 5 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 5 months ago

[Security] Option to securely hide personal information from the Firefox settings

Hello Firefox Developers, No pressure for this item. I would like to request that there be an option to censor or hide the Firefox user information in the Firefox UI an… (read more)

Hello Firefox Developers,

No pressure for this item.

I would like to request that there be an option to censor or hide the Firefox user information in the Firefox UI and in the Settings section for privacy and security reasons, especially when doing online streams or making online guides.

At least an option to either make it "l.............@..." with an eye option beside it. Like what the password field behaviour is in online forms.

It would be nice if the option were available to the end-users.

Thank you so much.

Asked by ljtd.shadowed.slayer 2 months ago

Last reply by Paul 2 months ago

am i safe for using google as a search engine while im on firefox

I see that i have the option to use google as well as other search engines and i wonder if the use of google trough fire fox does anything different and protacts me more … (read more)

I see that i have the option to use google as well as other search engines and i wonder if the use of google trough fire fox does anything different and protacts me more than just using google and how.

Asked by Roybengal10 5 months ago

Last reply by Paul 5 months ago

Reverse course on generative ai or I'm switching browsers

I'm sick of having to turn off ai features in every freaking thing, if the product was any good you wouldn't have to push it so hard! This is bad for my data security a… (read more)

I'm sick of having to turn off ai features in every freaking thing, if the product was any good you wouldn't have to push it so hard!

This is bad for my data security and privacy. Bad for the environment. Spreads falsehoods. And promotes plagiarism.

I'm already starting to look around for other browsers so I can switch over and delete this account if you don't stop this garbage.

Asked by Nosy Hobbit 3 weeks ago

Last reply by Paul 3 weeks ago

"Your browser is being managed by your organization" I have no org. that I am connected with.

My browser is being managed by "your organization" but I belong to NO organization. How do I regain control of my own browser? Message reads: "Your browser is being ma… (read more)

My browser is being managed by "your organization" but I belong to NO organization. How do I regain control of my own browser?

Message reads: "Your browser is being managed by your organization" Please help me regain control of my browser!

Regards

Asked by phorrester 2 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 2 months ago

new AI features??

i specifically switched from google/chrome to firefox and yahoo to avoid the stupid AI features and to protect my privacy, and now even firefox is shoving it down our thr… (read more)

i specifically switched from google/chrome to firefox and yahoo to avoid the stupid AI features and to protect my privacy, and now even firefox is shoving it down our throats? genAI literally makes everything worse and now ill have to switch browsers again which is just even more inconvenience. idk if this new ceo bought the company thinking it was his ticket i to the genAI race or what but that was a stupid choice for everyone involved. AI is making everything it touches worse. im sick of it being added to everything against my will and im sick of it being impossible to turn off or avoid. ill be changing browsers again, maybe to ecosia (which is dedicated to reforestation) but definitely to something without malicious and inane features built in.

Asked by northernatlas 3 weeks ago

Last reply by Paul 3 weeks ago