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Mozilla 'Plugin Check' keeps Firefox add-ons secure
Mozilla has expanded its Plugin Check service to provide an easy way for Firefox users to pinpoint browser add-ons that might be vulnerable to hacker attacks.
The new service, available here, effectively scans the browser for all installed plug-ins and provides one-click options to apply patches if an outdated plugin is found.
[ SEE: Firefox to run checks for Adobe Flash patch ]
Here's what I saw when I visited the page on my Macbook:
A click on the "update" button and a restart of the browser patched my Silverlight Plug-In.
The Plugin Check service debuted in Firefox 3.5.3 with scans for vulnerable versions of the ubiquitous Flash Player plugin.
Separately, Mozilla has packaged a suite of security-centric plugins to help Firefox users stay safe while surfing on the Internet. The package, available here, includes NoScript, Better Privacy, AdBlock Plus and WOT (Web of Trust).