interim release , notable for the inclusion of default tracking protection which disables cookie setting for domains caught tracking, despite the 'Do Not Track' header being set. This blocking is based on a blacklist from disconnect.me.
The change applies to regular mode, which previously only included blocking in private browsing mode. Unlike strict mode, this change does not disable the loading of external code for tracking. Currently, tracker cookie blocking is activated by default only for new installations, while existing users will retain their previous settings. Switching the blocking algorithm for existing users is planned to take place in the coming months. Until then, existing users can enable the proposed mode by selecting the 'Custom' blocking option and activating the 'Cookies/Third-party trackers' option.
Additionally, updates for some Mozilla extensions and services have been noted:
- The release of the extension for
for blocking movement tracking conducted by Facebook and Instagram through widgets placed on various sites. The new version improves the code for element detection and adds support for a lower pop-up hint; - A new browser extension , released under a new brand (formerly the extension was delivered as Lockbox). The extension provides an alternative to the built-in Firefox interface for managing saved passwords. When the extension is installed, a button appears in the toolbar, allowing users to quickly view accounts saved for the current site, as well as perform search and edit operations on passwords.
- Updated the system extension , which a warning output in case of account compromise (checked via email) or attempts to log into a previously hacked site. Verification is done through integration with the haveibeenpwned.com database. The new release adds the ability to track multiple emails within a single Firefox Account.
- The service has been improved , file sharing tools between users using end-to-end encryption. The upload size limit still stands at 1 GB in anonymous mode and 2.5 GB when creating a registered account.
- the first beta release of a new mobile browser being developed as part of the project and intended to replace the Firefox edition for Android. Fenix the GeckoView engine and the set of Mozilla Android Components libraries, which are already used to build the Firefox Focus and Firefox Lite browsers. GeckoView is a version of the Gecko engine packaged as a standalone library that can be updated independently, while Android Components include libraries with standard components that facilitate tab functionality, input autocompletion, search suggestions, and other browser features.
Source: opennet.ru
