Mozilla is Increasing Cyber Security for Its Firefox Password Manager
Daniel Johnson — July 23, 2019 — Tech
References: mozilla.org & gizmodo
Mozzila has made some cybersecurity based changes to its firefox password manager. The browser will be able to notify users if their passport information was stolen, and will subsequently request users to change their passwords.
The feature was previously available with third-party password management tools but will not be automatically incorporated into the browser's Lockwise system. Firefox will also automatically sync logins across different devices.
With the new Firefox password manager, users will be notified with an icon if a password breach has occurred. Users will be able to see notification icons when they next log into something where a password has been stolen. The new feature could be seen in the next edition of the browser, Firefox 70.
As people depend on online information more and more, cybersecurity has become a top concern for many.
Image Credit: Mozilla
The feature was previously available with third-party password management tools but will not be automatically incorporated into the browser's Lockwise system. Firefox will also automatically sync logins across different devices.
With the new Firefox password manager, users will be notified with an icon if a password breach has occurred. Users will be able to see notification icons when they next log into something where a password has been stolen. The new feature could be seen in the next edition of the browser, Firefox 70.
As people depend on online information more and more, cybersecurity has become a top concern for many.
Image Credit: Mozilla
Trend Themes
1. Password Manager Security - Opportunities for developers to create robust cybersecurity measures for password management tools.
2. Automated Password Syncing - Development of seamless, automated syncing capabilities for password management across different devices.
3. Breach Notification Systems - Potential for development of simple yet effective breach notification systems across various platforms to alert users when login details have been exposed.
Industry Implications
1. Cybersecurity Software - Companies in the cybersecurity software industry could benefit from incorporating automated password syncing and breach notification systems into their products.
2. Technology Hardware - Hardware producers may consider implementing biometric security measures alongside automated password syncing to enhance cybersecurity.
3. Financial Services - Firms in the financial services industry could explore partnerships with cybersecurity software companies to offer password management and breach notification systems to their customers.
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