Firefox 64.0 release December11, 2018

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Firefox 64.0 release December11, 2018  All Firefox channels are updated on December11, 2018: Firefox Stable .  For more info go here   https://www.ghacks.net/2018/12/11/firefox-64-0-release-information/

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[Tip] How to Disable Ads on New Tab Page in Mozilla Firefox
https://www.askvg.com/tip-how-to-disable-ads-on-new-tab-page-in-mozilla-firefox/

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Looks as thought FF continues to monetize its browser. Have a read here.

Cheers

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After a brief delay, Mozilla finally distrusted all Symantec certificates with the release of Firefox 64 this week.

In October, Mozilla postponed the distrust deadline for Symantec certificates from Oct. 23 until the release of Firefox 64 this month. In 2017, Mozilla, Google and other major browser makers had agreed on a formal plan to remove trust for all Symantec certificates, including its GeoTrust, RapidSSL and Thawte brands.

https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/252454489/Mozilla-distrusts-all-Symantec-certificates-with-Firefox-64-release 

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THREAT INTELLIGENCE:
There are currently no reports of these vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild.

SYSTEMS AFFECTED:
Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 64
Mozilla Firefox ESR version prior to 60.4

https://www.cisecurity.org/advisory/ms-isac-cybersecurity-adviosry-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-mozilla-firefox-could-allow-for-arbitrary-code-execution-patch-now-tlp-white_2018-139/

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ALF60:

For more info go here   https://www.ghacks.net/2018/12/11/firefox-64-0-release-information/

Also noticed the following in the official release notes at https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/64.0/releasenotes/ :

Better recommendations: You may see suggestions in regular browsing mode for new and relevant Firefox features, services, and extensions based on how you use the web (for US users only)

The ghacks.net article referenced by ALF60 includes a link to the companion article Firefox to display extension recommendations with instructions on how to edit your browser preferences to turn off these pop-up ads for new extensions.

Also in the v64.0 release notes, after several delays for full implementation:

TLS certificates issued by Symantec are no longer trusted by Firefox. Website operators are strongly encouraged to replace any remaining Symantec TLS certificates as soon as possible.

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