Indian Government Issues High Security Alert for Firefox Browser Users
The Indian government has proactively warned its users of major security threats, which we have seen happen to users of Apple, Chrome and Adobe. But now Firefox users have also been warned about some major security risks that can be managed by updating to the latest version of Mozilla products.
You can go to the CERT-In website for the latest security bulletin detailing the issue in Firefox and what this high severity warning means for users. and how it can be used to steal information from affected users. The main concern with this alert is that this new threat affects multiple Firefox products.
Mozilla Firefox security warning from CERT-In: what it says
These vulnerabilities are in Mozilla products because the Windows error reporter can be used as a sandbox escape vector. These issues can leave them vulnerable if hackers are able to bypass their device’s security and gain access to confidential information. These issues affect the following Mozilla products:
– Firefox ESR versions before 115.9
– Firefox iOS versions before 124
– Mozilla Thunderbird version before 115.9
Mozilla Security Alert March 2024: How to protect your device
CERT-In has clearly advised people to update their Mozilla products to the latest version. The company has already released a new patch to prevent these issues from targeting and attacking your device. The security agency also says don’t install apps from third-party sources or click on links sent by people you don’t know.
