YOOTAApr 10

Waterfox introduces native ad blocking in beta

Waterfox 6.6.11 brings native ad blocking in beta, powered by Brave's technology. The update includes new privacy features and important technical notes for users.

https://yoota.it/en/waterfox-introduces-native-ad-blocking-in-beta/

YOOTAApr 10

Waterfox testa un blocco annunci nativo: arriva in beta la nuova funzione

Waterfox 6.6.11 introduce in beta un blocco annunci nativo basato su Brave Shields. Scopri le nuove funzionalità di privacy e le note tecniche del rilascio.

https://yoota.it/waterfox-testa-un-blocco-annunci-nativo-arriva-in-beta-la-nuova-funzione/

NERDS.xyz – Real Tech News for Real Nerds [Unofficial]Mar 18

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.

NERDS.xyz
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 Nerds [Unofficial]Feb 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

X (formerly Twitter)
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.

PCWorld
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.

The Hacker News