firefox questions

1. Is Firefox dangerous?
2. Why is Firefox crashing so much?
3. Can Firefox be hacked?
4. Does Firefox steal your data?
5. Is Firefox owned by Google?
6. Why is Mozilla bad?
7. What happens if I uninstall Firefox?
8. How do I uninstall Firefox?
9. How do I fix Firefox from crashing?
10. Has Firefox ever been hacked?
11. Is Firefox a safe browser?
12. Can Firefox get a virus?

Is Firefox dangerous?

It comes from Mozilla's popular Firefox browser, and it's so dangerous, the Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning users about it. The good news is that it's already been patched. The bad news is that it's already being exploited in the wild. And it's about as bad as it can get.

Why is Firefox crashing so much?

Uninstall software known to cause crashes

Some programs are known to cause crashes in Firefox and other browsers. Check your computer and remove any malware or software that might be causing problems: ... Check your computer's instructions on how to uninstall software that's causing problems.

Can Firefox be hacked?

The latest update to Firefox comes with a patch to a critical vulnerability that's being abused by hackers, says Mozilla, the browser's maker. The flaw could let attackers take over your system, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. That's about as serious as a vulnerability can get.

Does Firefox steal your data?

Your browser will manage a lot of information about the websites you visit, but that information stays on your device. Mozilla, the company that makes Firefox, doesn't collect it (unless you ask us to). ... Mozilla doesn't sell data about you, and we don't buy data about you.

Is Firefox owned by Google?

Firefox is not owned by Google. ... Mozilla Organization, the founder of the Mozilla Foundation, had signed a deal with Google in 2004 to make use of its Google Search Engine as the default search engine in its Firefox browser.

Why is Mozilla bad?

Firefox was the last browser to dump java. If you don't know, JAVA IS A STINKING PILE OF GARBAGE and needs to die. It is so full of bad and redundant “junk code” and so full of security vulnerabilities that many enterprises and institutions with high security standards do not permit it on any device on their networks.

What happens if I uninstall Firefox?

Uninstalling Firefox does not remove your user profile, which includes personal information such as bookmarks, passwords and cookies. If you also want to remove this information, you should remove the folder that contains your Firefox profile, which is stored in a separate location from the Firefox program.

How do I uninstall Firefox?

Uninstalling Firefox using your device menu

Go to your device's settings menu. Select Applications, Apps or Application manager (depending on your device). Tap Firefox Browser for Android to see its options. Tap Uninstall to continue.

How do I fix Firefox from crashing?

Quit Firefox: Close the dialog and don't start Firefox again. Restart Firefox: Start Firefox again. Firefox will give you the option to restore the windows and tabs you had open before the crash. If Firefox crashes again after choosing to restore your windows and tabs, one of the pages you were on is causing the crash.

Has Firefox ever been hacked?

Mozilla has warned Firefox users to update their browser to the latest version after security researchers found a vulnerability that hackers were actively exploiting in “targeted attacks” against users. The vulnerability, found by Chinese security company Qihoo 360, was found in Firefox's just-in-time compiler.

Is Firefox a safe browser?

Firefox is a robust browser when it comes to both privacy and security. It is easily customizable and offers a lot of privacy features. Firefox is also updated regularly, which helps with threat management.

Can Firefox get a virus?

Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of. This article describes what common symptoms are and how to prevent malware from being installed and get rid of them.