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The independent directors of the Mozilla board are pleased to announce that Mitchell Baker has been appointed permanent CEO of Mozilla Corporation. We have been conducting an external candidate search … Read moreThe post Mitchell Baker Named CEO of Mozilla appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

We have all been spending a lot more time online lately whether it’s for work, helping our kids stay connected to their schools or keeping in touch with loved ones. … Read moreThe post Latest Firefox updates address bar, making search easier than ever appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Yesterday Twitter announced that for Firefox users data such as direct messages (DMs) might be left sitting on their computers even if they logged out. In this post I’ll try … Read moreThe post What you need to know about Twitter on Firefox appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Mozilla is announcing today the creation of a COVID-19 Solutions Fund as part of the Mozilla Open Source Support Program (MOSS). Through this fund, we will provide awards of up … Read moreThe post MOSS launches COVID-19 Solutions Fund appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

For over two decades, Mozilla has worked to build the internet into a global public resource that is open and accessible to all. As the internet has grown, it has … Read moreThe post We’re Fixing the Internet. Join Us. appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today we are launching a new Test Pilot initiative called Firefox Better Web with Scroll. The Firefox Better Web initiative is about bringing the ease back to browsing the web. … Read moreThe post Try our latest Test Pilot, Firefox for a Better Web, offering privacy and faster access to great content appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today, Firefox began the rollout of encrypted DNS over HTTPS (DoH) by default for US-based users. The rollout will continue over the next few weeks to confirm no major issues … Read moreThe post Firefox continues push to bring DNS over HTTPS by default for US users appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

At Mozilla, we often speak of our contributor communities with gratitude, pride and even awe. Our mission and products have been supported by a broad, ever-changing rebel alliance — full … Read moreThe post Mapping the power of Mozilla’s Rebel Alliance appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

For Firefox products and services to meet the needs of people’s increasingly complex online lives, we need the right organizational structure. One that allows us to respond quickly as we … Read moreThe post Firefox Team Looks Within to Lead Into the Future appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

As outlined in two previous posts, we believe that the sale of the nonprofit Public Interest Registry (PIR) to Ethos Capital demands close and careful scrutiny. ICANN — the body … Read moreThe post ICANN Directors: Take a Close Look at the Dot Org Sale appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Mozilla must do two things in this era: Continue to excel at our current work, while we innovate in the areas most likely to impact the state of the internet … Read moreThe post Readying for the Future at Mozilla appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

We are very happy to announce the results of our Mozilla Research Grants for the second half of 2019. This was an extremely competitive process, and we selected proposals which … Read moreThe post Keeping the Internet Open & Accessible To All As It Evolves: Mozilla Research Grants appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

NextDNS Joins Firefox’s Trusted Recursive Resolver Program Committing to Data Retention and Transparency Requirements that Respect User Privacy Firefox announced a new partnership with NextDNS to provide Firefox users with … Read moreThe post Firefox Announces New Partner in Delivering Private and Secure DNS Services to Users appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today, Mozilla continues the fight to preserve net neutrality protection as a fundamental digital right. Alongside other petitioners in our FCC challenge, Mozilla, Etsy, INCOMPAS, Vimeo and the Ad Hoc … Read moreThe post Petitioning for rehearing in Mozilla v. FCC appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

As the year comes to a close, we look back at what we’ve accomplished. As recently noted in the press, this year may be the mark of our privacy-renaissance. We’ve … Read moreThe post News from Firefox on Mobile, Private Network and Desktop appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

The State of Mozilla annual report for 2018 is now available here. This report details how Mozilla operates and includes details from our financial reports for 2018. The State of … Read moreThe post State of Mozilla 2018: Annual Report appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Mozilla is unveiling its annual holiday ranking of the creepiest and safest connected devices. Our researchers reviewed the security and privacy features and flaws of 76 popular gifts for 2019’s … Read moreThe post Can Your Holiday Gift Spy on You? appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

New community effort will create a new cross-platform, cross-device computing runtime based on the unique advantages of WebAssembly MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, November 12, 2019 — The Bytecode Alliance is a … Read moreThe post New Bytecode Alliance Brings the Security, Ubiquity, and Interoperability of the Web to the World of Pervasive Computing appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

At Mozilla, we work hard to ensure our users’ browsing activity is protected when they use Firefox. That is why we launched enhanced tracking protection this year – to safeguard … Read moreThe post Asking Congress to Examine the Data Practices of Internet Service Providers appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today, Mozilla Co-Founder and Chairwoman Mitchell Baker announced that Mozilla Foundation Board member Bob Lisbonne has moved to the Mozilla Corporation Board; and as part of a planned, phased transition, … Read moreThe post Longtime Mozilla board member Bob Lisbonne moves from Foundation to Corporate Board; Outgoing CEO Chris Beard Corporate Board Term Ends appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Our push this year has been building privacy-centric features in our products that are on by default. With this move, we’re taking the guesswork out of how to give yourself … Read moreThe post Latest Firefox Brings Privacy Protections Front and Center Letting You Track the Trackers appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Since July 2019, Firefox’s Enhanced Tracking Protection has blocked over 450 Billion third-party tracking requests from exploiting user data for profit. This shocking number reveals the sheer scale of online … Read moreThe post The Illusion of choice and the need for default privacy protection appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Nate Weiner, founder and CEO of Pocket, has been promoted to SVP of a new product organization, New Markets, at Mozilla. The New Markets organization will be working to expand … Read moreThe post Nate Weiner, formerly CEO of Pocket, to take expanded role at Mozilla focused on New Markets appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued its ruling in Mozilla v. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the court case to defend net neutrality protections for … Read moreThe post Breaking down this week’s net neutrality court decision appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

After welcoming more than 30,000 visitors in Berlin, New York, and London, The Glass Room is coming to San Francisco on October 16, 2019. From the tech boom to techlash, … Read moreThe post Firefox and Tactical Tech Bring The Glass Room to San Francisco appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

‘Stealing Ur Feelings‘ uses dark humor to expose how Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook can use AI to profit off users’ faces and emotions An augmented reality film revealing how … Read moreThe post Introducing ‘Stealing Ur Feelings,’ an Interactive Documentary About Big Tech, AI, and You appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Mozilla is announcing its eight latest Creative Media Awards. These art and advocacy projects highlight how AI intersects with online media and truth — and impacts our everyday lives … Read moreThe post Examining AI’s Effect on Media and Truth appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Like a cat, the Test Pilot program has had many lives. It originally started as an Add-on before we relaunched it three years ago. Then in January, we announced that … Read moreThe post Firefox’s Test Pilot Program Returns with Firefox Private Network Beta appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Today, Firefox on desktop and Android will — by default — empower and protect all our users by blocking third-party tracking cookies and cryptominers. This milestone marks a major step … Read moreThe post Today’s Firefox Blocks Third-Party Tracking Cookies and Cryptomining by Default appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Thank you, Chris. Chris Beard has been Mozilla Corporation’s CEO for 5 and a half years. Chris has announced 2019 will be his last year in this role. I want … Read moreThe post Thank you, Chris appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Earlier this morning I shared the news internally that – while I’ve been a Mozillian for 15 years so far, and plan to be for many more years – this … Read moreThe post My Next Chapter appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

For the last year, Mozilla has been looking for ways to empower voters in light of the shifts in election dynamics caused by the internet and online advertising. This work … Read moreThe post Empowering voters to combat election manipulation appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

When you were in school, you may have taken a trip to a museum or a local park, but you probably never got to see an active volcano or watch … Read moreThe post Q&A: Igniting imaginations and putting VR in the hands of students with Kai Frazier appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Since our last Firefox release, we’ve been working on features to make the Firefox Quantum browser work better for you. We added by default Enhanced Tracking Protection which blocks known … Read moreThe post Latest Firefox Release Available today for iOS and Desktop appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

We are very happy to announce the results of our Mozilla Research Grants for the first half of 2019. This was an extremely competitive process, and we selected proposals which … Read moreThe post Mozilla’s Latest Research Grants: Prioritizing Research for the Internet appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Last year, we joined the call in support of transgender equality as part of our longstanding commitment to diversity, inclusion and fostering a supportive work environment. Today, we are proud … Read moreThe post Mozilla joins brief for protection of LGBTQ employees from discrimination appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

People everywhere are demanding basic consumer protections. We want our food to be healthy to eat, our water to be clean to drink, and our air to be safe to … Read moreThe post The web the world needs can be ours again, if we want it appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

What if I told you that on nearly every single website you visit, data about you was transmitted to dozens or even hundreds of companies, all so that the website … Read moreThe post When it comes to privacy, default settings matter! appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

It’s been several weeks since I was promoted to Senior Vice President of Firefox, responsible for overall Firefox product and web platform development. As a long-time employee with 10+ years, … Read moreThe post Firefox Now Available with Enhanced Tracking Protection by Default Plus Updates to Facebook Container, Firefox Monitor and Lockwise appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

Alan Davidson, Vice President of Global Policy, Trust and Security testified today on behalf of Mozilla before the International Grand Committee on Big Data, Privacy and Democracy. The International Grand … Read moreThe post “We believe the internet can be better,” Mozilla to the International Grand Committee appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.