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Mozilla adds free VPN to Firefox 149, but I am not sold on the idea

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/03/firefox-free-vpn/

Mozilla adds free VPN to Firefox 149, but I am not sold on the idea

Firefox 149 will include a built-in free VPN, but concerns about trust, privacy, and how free VPNs actually work are still very real.

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Show threadT3rcFeb 3

@mastodonmigration @Remittancegirl @jon I like Vivaldi. I downloaded it about 3 months ago, loved it and even donated 100€.

But then I stumbled on this: https://privacytests.org

I’ve since settled on Mullvad.

Sure, it’s missing a load of features like bookmark sync and password mgmt, plus all the extra Vivaldi goodies, but you can’t argue with privacy.

#mullvad #vpn #browserprivacy #firefox #mullvadbrowser

Which browsers are best for privacy?

An open-source privacy audit of popular web browsers.

NERDS.xyz – Real Tech News for Real NerdsFeb 2

Artificial Intelligence controls are coming to Firefox, and Mozilla is clearly courting the AI-skeptics

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/02/firefox-ai-controls/

LuminexJan 21
Fake Chrome extension called "NexShield" breaks your computer before it hits you with malware — how to stay safe
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/fake-chrome-extension-breaks-your-computer-before-it-hits-you-with-malware-how-to-stay-safe
#ChromeWebStore #chrome_web_store #ChromeExtension #chrome_extension #google_chrome_extension #extension_chrome #Malware #Cybernews #BrowserExtension #browser_extension #MaliciousBrowserExtensions #malicious_browser_extensions #BrowserExtension #Browser_Extension #BrowserPrivacy #NexShield
Disappointed_Horse 🇺🇦Jan 7
Has Google defeated Firefox Multi-Account Containers? I was reading Google News in a Google container this morning, and I right-clicked on links to open them in a different container as I always do. Instead, the links are opening in a new tab in a Google container. What's going on with that? #mozilla #firefox #browser #browserprivacy #BrowserSecurity #BrowserExtensions
N-gated Hacker NewsJan 7
Oh, the irony! 🤡 In a dazzling display of tech wizardry, X Corp's Claude Code setup triumphantly crashes without #JavaScript. Just disable your browser's privacy settings and pray to the tech deities for mercy. 🙄🔧
https://twitter.com/bcherny/status/2007179832300581177 #techfail #irony #XCorp #ClaudeCode #crash #browserprivacy #HackerNews #ngated
Boris Cherny (@bcherny) on X

I'm Boris and I created Claude Code. Lots of people have asked how I use Claude Code, so I wanted to show off my setup a bit. My setup might be surprisingly vanilla! Claude Code works great out of the box, so I personally don't customize it much. There is no one correct way to

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Boston Managed ITDec 28

Is Google Chrome your default browser? Did you know it's also collecting more data than you think? Here are three major ways it invades privacy (and how you can fight back).

#BrowserPrivacy #Chrome #CyberSecurity #ConsumerTech #BusinessIT https://zurl.co/zgbmG

3 ways Chrome invades your privacy—and what you can do about it

While Chrome is a popular browser, it tends to collect a lot of data about its users. Here is how to help minimize what it collects and make your browsing experience more private.

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Manuel BisseyDec 24

Two Chrome extensions were caught secretly collecting user data — privacy threats don’t always look malicious. Scrutinize what you install. 🧩🔍 #BrowserPrivacy #ExtensionSecurity

https://thehackernews.com/2025/12/two-chrome-extensions-caught-secretly.html

Two Chrome Extensions Caught Secretly Stealing Credentials from Over 170 Sites

Two Chrome Extensions Caught Secretly Stealing Credentials from Over 170 Sites | Read more hacking news on The Hacker News cybersecurity news website and learn how to protect against cyberattacks and software vulnerabilities.

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NERDS.xyz – Real Tech News for Real NerdsDec 20

Firefox promises an AI kill switch

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2025/12/firefox-ai-kill-switch/

TechNaduNov 29

California’s new privacy law will require browsers to provide a built-in, one-step opt-out for data sharing. Experts believe browser vendors may extend this capability nationwide to avoid fragmented builds and residency validation.

With 12 states now mandating recognition of opt-out signals, this could shift how platforms and data brokers handle user information once the law takes effect in 2027.

Source: https://therecord.media/california-web-browser-law-national-implications

💬 What changes do you think security and compliance teams should prepare for?
🔔 Follow @technadu for balanced cybersecurity and policy coverage.

#dataprivacy #optout #ccpa #consumerprivacy #techpolicy #digitalrights #infosec #cyberlaw #privacystandards #browserprivacy