Jesse Ruderman, a contributor for Firefox security topics, released an article providing security tips for a Firefox users. His recommendations include:
- Set Firefox to automatically install updates.
- Keep plugins such as Flash, QuickTime, Adobe Reader and Shockwave up to date.
- Only download and install software (including extensions) from trustworthy sources.
- Double check the location bar to ensure you are where you are supposed to be. Specially when you are at sites where sensitive data is exchanged like financial sites.
- Use anti-virus software.
The
full article provides more details on these recommendations as well as tips for avoiding phising and ID theft.
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