Securing Firefox: How to avoid hacker attacks on Mozilla's browser
Security problems with Microsoft's dominant Internet Explorer browser helped pave the way for Mozilla Firefox to emerge as a perfect alternative for Web surfers.
However, Firefox users should be aware that hackers can exploit software flaws and design features to launch drive-by attacks.
The following configuration changes, recommended by CERT/CC, can disable various features and set up the browser to run in a secure state, limiting the damage from malware attacks.
Click here to see our extended gallery with tips/tricks to configure Firefox to run securely.
For more on browser security, see this CERT/CC document.
ALSO SEE:
* How to run Internet Explorer securely.
* How to run Apple Safari browser securely.
[UPDATE: July 10,2007 @ 9:25 AM] As a few readers have pointed out, these CERT/CC recommendations came from an older version of Firefox. On newer versions, the display screens will vary slightly but the advice/recommendations still apply. I was aware of this and spoke to Will Dorman of CERT/CC before this posting. He is updating the document to reflect the latest browser versions but, as noted before, these tips still apply, even on fully updated browsers.