Cross-site scripting and Firefox 3

Mozilla Aims At Cross-Site Scripting With FF3

Web 2.0 has enabled a broad array of Websites to be more engaging for users. It has also enabled a new and now very common attack, namely cross site scripting, commonly referred to as XSS attacks.

Mozilla is aiming to put an end to XSS attacks in its upcoming Firefox 3 browser. The Alpha 7 development release includes support for a new W3C working draft specification that is intended is secure XML over HTTP requests (often referred to as XHR) which are often the culprit when it comes to XSS attacks. XHR is the backbone of Web 2.0 enabling a more dynamic web experience with remote data.

Firefox Security and Privacy Extensions

Extend Firefox for better security & privacy:

In the last few years Firefox gained a massive support from surfers worldwide. This is mainly because Internet Explorer, still the biggest player on the market, has proved to be hopelessly insecure.

Besides offering more security than IE by default, what users appreciate is the fact that Firefox can be expanded with add-ons that offer a variety of functions not integrated in the browser upon install. This article will explore useful security and privacy extensions that will add to your browsing experience. These are:-

Spamavert
ShowIP
Greasemonkey

Go get your firefox tightened up for better security and more privacy.