Civil Rights Movement Praises AdBlocker In Firefox

The American civil rights movement EFF has very positively reacted to the latest version of Firefox, which typically has a built-AdBlocker features. Still, there is room for improvement, according to the organization. Yesterday released Firefox 42 includes Tracking Protection.

These Tracking Protection blocks trackers, analytics scripts, tracking pixels and also advertisements that follow users. For this, Firefox uses the blocking list of the Disconnect browser extension. This expansion also blocks all kinds webtrackers.According to Noah Swartz of the EFF Firefox does not take sides when it comes to online advertising, but has chosen to block ads that violate user privacy. Something the EFF agrees with.

The EFF is pleased that the browser now offers standard such an option. Earlier, namely Disconnect from the Android app store removed. Yet Swartz sees room for improvement. Tracking Protection is now enabled only when using the Private Browsing mode. If the option is enabled by default to the EFF for all users who have chosen within the browser for Do Not Track, whether via Private Browsing surfing or not. Swartz also hopes that other browser developers will follow the example of Mozilla.

Mozilla Launches Firefox With Built AdBlocker

Mozilla today released a new version of Firefox was launched which features a built AdBlocker, so as to better protect user privacy. According to Mozilla must Tracking Protection, as the new feature is called, give users more control and choice while browsing the Web.

Users can now determine which data third parties receive them. "The Private Browsing mode on Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge does not provide the protection that Firefox offers," said Mozilla's Nick Nguyen. Private Browsing with Tracking Protection will namely active ads, analytics trackers and buttons for sharing content on social media block.

Since some sites do not work properly if certain trackers are blocked, it is possible to simply Tracking Protection for a particular website off. There is also a new control center to the browser added that collects all security and privacy settings in one place. Firefox 42 also does not contain security updates. Updating via the browser, Mozilla.org.

Mozilla: Industry Must Understand Adblock Users Better

In recent weeks on the internet between the supporters and opponents of adblockers a fierce debate erupted, but according to Mozilla, it is important that the industry understands why users use such resources on the web.

The answer here is not entirely clear, according to Mozilla's DENELLE Dixon Thayer. The reasons vary by user and device used. Desktop Users would be more focused on their privacy, and performance, while mobile users want to reduce power and data usage. "As an industry, we need to better understand the wishes of users," said Dixon Thayer. The wishes of users and commercial interests are not mutually exclusive. Rather they are both necessary for a healthy web, according to the Chief Legal Officer of Mozilla.

In addition, especially the collection of usage data plays an important role. According to Dixon-Thayer the collection of data is not inherently detrimental. It can also provide all kinds of benefits. However, it is important that users know this and keep control of the data collected. Otherwise, the confidence in the entire system can be lost, which is also at the expense of the proper parties.

Tracking Protection

Mozilla now wants to determine the cause of the problem which has arisen not only by research but also by developing features and products that provide a better balance and increase confidence in the web. In order to find this balance is also required to the input from users. Therefore, users are asked in the latest beta version of Firefox Private Browsing with Tracking Protection test. Through this feature, users have more control over the data collection.

"As an industry, we need to see which places the user in the product vision instead of the user as a goal to be achieved. It is the only way to respect user choices and the best, most trusted and valuable experience offer, "concludes Dixon Thayer.

Mozilla Improves Privacy Protection In Firefox

Mozilla has released new test version of Firefox that should better protect the privacy of users. All browsers now offer an option like "Private Browsing" or "Incognito Mode". These features are primarily aimed to make locally on the computer no trace.

For example, things like websites visited and cookies afterwards removed. According to Mozilla that users of Private Browsing, however, that they want more control over their privacy then provides the function at this time. Therefore, the Private Browsing function is modified so that certain parts of websites are blocked. It is in this case parts that follow users across multiple websites.

Some parties set Mozilla has incorporated a AdBlocker in Firefox this way. Martin Brinkmann of gHacks however, that the function does not block ads, but just famous tracking servers. Mozilla warns that some sites may not work anymore as the tracking components are blocked. However, users can at any time activate the block tracking components. For now, the feature is only available in the Developer Edition of Firefox 42 , which is available for Linux, Mac and Windows.