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The internet is now our lifeline, as a good portion of humanity lives as close to home as possible. Those who currently don’t have access will feel this need ever … Read moreThe post Our Journey to a Better Internet appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.

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.