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New Firefox GPC 120 setting causes problems on Xfinity community forum

I just updated to Firefox 120, and tried the new GPC setting (Tell websites not to sell or share my data). I ran into a problem when I went to the Xfinity community forum… (read more)

I just updated to Firefox 120, and tried the new GPC setting (Tell websites not to sell or share my data). I ran into a problem when I went to the Xfinity community forums (https://forums.xfinity.com/) . It causes a banner on top showing they recognize the setting. There is an "X" in the corner, and some text that says "Hide this banner", but they are not active. Plus, I cannot make a new post or do a general reply (that weird forum software has both local replies to a particular post and general replies to the general thread.)

Is this a bug in Firefox, or a bug in their forum software? I attached a picture of the message it gives.

Asked by andyross 4 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 4 months ago

No Certificate Picker for CAC/PIV Use

I am trying to use a CAC/PIV reader to authenticate and access a Microsoft OWA site. This process works fine on both Chrome and Safari but I'd prefer to use Firefox. So… (read more)

I am trying to use a CAC/PIV reader to authenticate and access a Microsoft OWA site. This process works fine on both Chrome and Safari but I'd prefer to use Firefox. So far, I've installed and loaded the Keychain-PKCS11 library and restarted the browser. When I start the browser--before trying to go to any page--I get this error:

"Please authenticate to the token “[TOKEN NAME REDACTED]”. How to do so depends on the token (for example, using a fingerprint reader or entering a code with a keypad)."

When I go to the log-in page and select the "login with CAC" option, Firefox returns a certificate-not-found error.

Asked by E2 5 months ago

Last reply by Dropa 5 months ago

Secure Connection Failed

I am often now getting messages that Secure Connection Failed though I can connect to these sites through other browsers. It is getting annoying enough that I am thinki… (read more)

I am often now getting messages that Secure Connection Failed though I can connect to these sites through other browsers. It is getting annoying enough that I am thinking of switching away from FireFox as my default browser if there is not a simple fix. Thanks, Claire

Asked by claire.moore@tufts.edu 5 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 5 months ago

resolve data breaches found by firefox monitor

i keep typing my issue that i want help with and you keep bringing me back to this page but offer no resolution to my issue. i simply want to know how to RESOLVE the dat… (read more)

i keep typing my issue that i want help with and you keep bringing me back to this page but offer no resolution to my issue. i simply want to know how to RESOLVE the data breaches thta firefox found . when i click on the link RESOLVE DATA BREACHES and it asks me for the email concerned and then says i need to log in to my firefox account. it simply repeats that it found 4 data breaches in one of my emails. but does not give directions of HOW to remove./resolve these breaches. so i am still left with the four data breaches. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME HOW I SHOULD RESOLVE THE DATA BREACH ISSUE.

Asked by pea-xx 5 months ago

Last reply by James 5 months ago

Firefox forgets my data (Cookies?)

Hi, I am using Firefox vsn 120 for Linux Mint. I believe that I have the privacy and security set with the default settings. However, Firefox seems to forget the informa… (read more)

Hi, I am using Firefox vsn 120 for Linux Mint. I believe that I have the privacy and security set with the default settings.

However, Firefox seems to forget the information stored by websites, so that can't simply login.

Each. And. Every. Time. I have to go through the process of re-introducing myself to the security of the website provider who insists on sending me emails, SMS messages, etc. with codes to confirm who I am.

This applies, every time I use a site that requires a login (bank, BBC, Fidelity, eBay, Facebook....).

Once I have been approved on a site, then my login seems to work for a few days, up to a week and then off we go again with a new set of security codes. My settings do not delete cookies, and firefox is never closed, except if the PC needs a reboot, which is rare.

I would appreciate any help in settings that would allow me to use Firefox normally without having to enter security codes. Cheers, Mark

Asked by mark_holtom 3 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 3 months ago

Trojan:HTML/Phish!pz

The above trojan frequently appears in Mozilla folder - file: \Device\HarddiskVolumeShadowCopy19\Users\aryan\AppData\Local\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\sqz8c9on.default-rel… (read more)

The above trojan frequently appears in Mozilla folder - file:

\Device\HarddiskVolumeShadowCopy19\Users\aryan\AppData\Local\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\sqz8c9on.default-release\cache2\entries\3BFCA57A64E34CF2F4EFB798FA290A98D6AF6835.

Detected by Windows Defender.

Asked by aryanpm 1 month ago

Last reply by cor-el 1 month ago

How to View and Manage Cross-Site Cookies Permissions"

Hello Firefox Support, I hope this message finds you well. I am wondering if there is a way for me to view the list of websites where I have allowed or blocked cross-sit… (read more)

Hello Firefox Support,

I hope this message finds you well. I am wondering if there is a way for me to view the list of websites where I have allowed or blocked cross-site cookies. Any assistance you could provide on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

For example, if I blocked a cross-site permission for google.co.uk, would there be any way to see what I blocked?

Thank you for your time and support.

Asked by Anand Prajapati 5 months ago

Last reply by Dropa 5 months ago

Primary Password asked every time I open the browser

Dear community, since some recent update I am asked for a primary password every time I open the browser, which is higly annoying. I like my passwords protected by a pri… (read more)

Dear community,

since some recent update I am asked for a primary password every time I open the browser, which is higly annoying. I like my passwords protected by a primary password and in former times it was only asked for when trying to reveal a saved password. I know this has probably to do with me using Firefox sync, because I use the browser on my Android too but I would like to keep my devices synced. Besides: On my phone I am only asked for a fingerprint when accessing passwords, not every single time I open the app. There must be a way to reconfigure this on a desktop, right?

Asked by Jonah 2 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 2 months ago

Adding A secondary Email Account

When attempting to update my Mozilla account from my Firefox settings, I was unable to add my secondary email address because of an error message stating that the seconda… (read more)

When attempting to update my Mozilla account from my Firefox settings, I was unable to add my secondary email address because of an error message stating that the secondary email account exists...

Repeating this action in case of a bug resulted in being locked out of that particular window.

I have no idea what that error message means, nor how to circumnavigate it. Please help!

Thanks, MGB

Asked by MG B 4 months ago

Last reply by James 3 months ago

Why is Firefox suddenly not remembering any of my logins or passwords?

Why is Firefox suddenly not remembering any of my logins or passwords? When I go into Preferences > Security, the box to "remember logins and passwords for websites" … (read more)

Why is Firefox suddenly not remembering any of my logins or passwords? When I go into Preferences > Security, the box to "remember logins and passwords for websites" is checked. When I click on saved passwords they all are there. The do you want to save box is there if I have changed a login, or added a new web site. I am not in private browsing mode. The problem seems to happen every time I install the latest Firefox update, or Windows 10 Pro updates. Some of my apps want to know if I am using a new device.

Asked by shel3 3 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 3 months ago

Primary Password

As of January 2024, I am constantly being asked for a Primary Password when I use the Firefox browser. I do not believe I ever set a Primary Password or Master Passwor… (read more)

As of January 2024, I am constantly being asked for a Primary Password when I use the Firefox browser. I do not believe I ever set a Primary Password or Master Password with Firefox, and I have been using Firefox for many years. When I go to the Settings page, it says to confirm my current Primary Password in order to change it. But I need to know my current password to do that. I also unchecked Primary Password, and got a pop-up that said if I remove my Primary Password my information will not be protected if my computer is compromised. Obviously, I don't want that to happen. Is it possible I am being asked for a Primary Password because I am using a VPN? Please advise on how to resolve this problem. I can't change my password, and I can't confirm ever setting one so I am concerned. Thank you.

Asked by Bonniebc 2 months ago

Last reply by cor-el 2 months ago

Malicious Download Detected

I recently purchased a Sandisk Ultra Flair flash drive because I wanted to password protect some files. The flash drive requires me to download the Private Access softwar… (read more)

I recently purchased a Sandisk Ultra Flair flash drive because I wanted to password protect some files. The flash drive requires me to download the Private Access software from the Western Digital web site. When I try to do this the Mozilla browser states "Malicious Download Detected" and cancels the download. Does anyone have any suggestions? I went to the Privacy and Security part of Settings, and unchecked the Deceptive Content setting, but Firefox still would not let me download the software. Perhaps the change to the setting I tried did not register in Settings, but here I am asking for your help. Thanks.

Asked by ldean6779 5 months ago

Last reply by zeroknight 5 months ago

Prevented access to website

Firefox is blocking/preventing me from visiting a website even though it is secure but Firefox does not recognize the certificate issuer. How do I get around this? Thank … (read more)

Firefox is blocking/preventing me from visiting a website even though it is secure but Firefox does not recognize the certificate issuer. How do I get around this? Thank you.

Asked by cagey.k 3 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 3 months ago

Blocked confirmations on website; now website doesn't work.

I was using Lightspeed today, and the website pops up a confirmation dialog box (probably through JavaScript) so that you can confirm that you want to do a specific actio… (read more)

I was using Lightspeed today, and the website pops up a confirmation dialog box (probably through JavaScript) so that you can confirm that you want to do a specific action. I got annoyed with the dialog and clicked the included "Don't allow this website to show prompts anymore" box when I hit OK. But now it won't perform any action that requires you to hit the OK in the prompt, so I need to make the dialogs come back so I can do my job. I can't find any setting anywhere in the browser that I have actually disabled or changed by hitting the box in that prompt.

Asked by Adam Wright 4 months ago

Last reply by Terry 4 months ago