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Morning Metaverse
The article mentions a government consultation on banning under-16s from social media, with "Steering" backing the ban. It also notes an update for Mozilla Firefox version 151.0.2, detailing new features, updates, and fixes.
Morning Metaverse
Mozilla Firefox Desktop has released version 151.0.1, introducing new features, updates, and fixes. The update was noted by Frans.
Evening Metaverse
Mozilla has released updates for its Thunderbird desktop email client, with version 151.0 and the extended support release version 140.11.0esr now available. These updates likely include bug fixes and performance improvements for the application.
Firefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile
Mozilla's Firefox browser is introducing new AI guardrails for its mobile version, allowing users to disable all AI enhancements with a single tap. This feature aims to provide users with greater control over AI integration and enhance privacy.
Morning Metaverse
Mozilla has released updates for its web browsers, including Mozilla Firefox 151.0 and Mozilla Firefox ESR versions 140.11.0 and 115.36.0. These updates bring new features, fixes, and general improvements to the browsing experience.
6 million more people are using Firefox because of new EU rules, which is good news for Chrome haters like me
Mozilla's Firefox web browser has seen a significant increase of six million users since 2024, attributed to the European Union's Digital Markets Act. The author, a long-time Firefox user, expresses concern over the browser's low market share but notes this recent growth as positive news, particularly in contrast to Chrome and Edge.
Morning Metaverse
A Broadband Bulletin Forum post mentions Amazon automatically creating IMDB accounts and an update for Mozilla Firefox Desktop to version 150.0.3. Google has stated there is no outage.
Evening Safety Dance
A significant portion of MD5 password hashes can be cracked within an hour, highlighting security concerns. Separately, Mozilla has noted that vulnerabilities identified by Mythos exhibit a very low rate of false positives, indicating high accuracy in their findings.
Morning Metaverse
This article discusses the future of the metaverse and the potential decline of social media, referencing Ars Technica. It also briefly mentions updates for Mozilla Firefox.
You don't need more RAM; a YouTube bug is just making it seem like you do by eating up 7GB or more of your…
A bug within YouTube is causing significant RAM usage, with some tabs consuming 7GB or more, leading to performance issues and stutters on gaming PCs. This issue affects multiple browsers and is not an indication of insufficient hardware. While Google and YouTube have not officially confirmed the bug, reports suggest it is a widespread problem impacting users who keep YouTube tabs open in the background while gaming or streaming.
Mozilla, Stop Killing Games and more team up to tell the UK to stop making the internet worse
Mozilla, Stop Killing Games, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are among 19 organizations urging the UK government to reconsider its approach to internet regulation. They argue that recent legislation, like the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act, undermines the open internet and employs overly restrictive measures rather than focusing on user safety by default. The groups express concern that intrusive age verification processes could become mandatory for all users.
Stop Killing Games, Mozilla, EFF and others release statement urging UK policymakers to keep the web open
Mozilla, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Stop Killing Games, along with other organizations, have released a joint statement urging UK policymakers to address the root causes of online harm rather than implementing broad internet restrictions. The groups argue that measures like mandatory age verification and access bans could undermine the open web, infringe on human rights, and negatively impact game preservation.
Evening Metaverse
Mozilla has released updates for its Firefox browser, including version 150.0.1 and Extended Support Release versions 140.10.1 and 115.35.1. These updates bring new features, fixes, and improvements to the browser.
AI Yi-Yi!
NVIDIA and Google Cloud are partnering to advance agentic and physical AI technologies. Separately, Mozilla utilized Anthropic's Mythos tool to identify and resolve 271 bugs within the Firefox browser.
'Defenders finally have a chance to win, decisively': Firefox CTO raves about Claude Mythos' bug hunting capabilities after it finds 271 vulnerabilities
Mozilla partnered with Anthropic to use an early version of Claude Mythos, an AI tool, in its bug hunting efforts for Firefox. The AI successfully identified 271 vulnerabilities, with Firefox CTO Bobby Holley stating that this technology gives defenders a significant advantage in finding zero-day exploits before they can be exploited.
Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool
Anthropic is investigating reports of unauthorized access to its Claude Mythos cybersecurity tool, which was accessed through a third-party contractor portal. The company stated that the access occurred within a vendor environment and that they are looking into the claims. Claude Mythos, part of Project Glasswing, was in a limited preview with companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple, and has been noted for its ability to find security flaws.
Mozilla using Claude Mythos AI Preview to help fix major security issues in Firefox
Mozilla is utilizing Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI Preview, part of Project Glasswing, to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in Firefox. The AI has helped address 271 issues in the recent Firefox 150 release, though Mozilla notes it has not discovered vulnerabilities beyond the capabilities of elite human researchers.
Evening Metaverse
This article mentions several software updates, including Tor Browser version 15.0.10 and Mozilla Thunderbird Desktop versions 150.0 and 140.10.0esr. It appears to be a brief log or acknowledgment of these updates.
Mozilla says it patched 271 Firefox vulnerabilities thanks to Anthropic's Claude Mythos
Mozilla has reported that its team successfully identified and patched 271 vulnerabilities in the Firefox browser using Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview AI model. The foundation stated that the AI has proven capable of finding all categories and complexities of vulnerabilities that humans can discover. This initiative highlights a positive application of AI in enhancing cybersecurity.
Mozilla announced "Thunderbolt", their open-source and self-hostable AI client
Mozilla has announced Thunderbolt, an open-source and self-hostable AI client designed for organizations. This client allows businesses to interact with AI through chat, search, and research, connect to enterprise data, and choose their preferred AI models and tools. Developed in partnership with deepset, Thunderbolt aims to provide a sovereign AI solution that prioritizes data security and user control.
