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Comments on: Popular add-ons to Firefox are the latest criminal attack vector

Popular add-ons could have their update process hijacked by man-in-the-middle attacks.

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clever
by anandvvn June 4, 2007 1:24 AM PDT
I don't use much Add-ons except NoScript and just 1 0r 2 other Add-ons. Knowing that NoScript is not effected by this I kind of feel safe. NoScript is such a wonderful add-on, it is a must for all Firefox users. I do hope Mozilla comes up with a quick solution very fast and hope it would prevent such attacks.
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This Is Why I Do Manual Updates
by Stating June 7, 2007 7:36 PM PDT
I want control over the Firefox update process, and as it turns out this is more secure anyway. Tools/Options/Advanced/Update. Click the radio button that says "When updates are found to Firefox ask me what I want to do". If you are using a public hotspot, do not update your software. If your home router is open or unsecure, then you have bigger problems than a Firefox update.
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try download and use firefox
by firefoxmozilla July 24, 2007 4:24 AM PDT
with firefox,no such kinds of question
youcan download at firefox
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