The Indian government’s cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued a high-severity alert for users of Mozilla Firefox. According to the advisory, certain outdated versions of Firefox pose serious threats to user privacy and data security, making millions of users vulnerable to hackers.
What’s the Risk?
CERT-In has identified multiple security vulnerabilities in Mozilla products, including Firefox and Thunderbird. Hackers could exploit these weaknesses by sending specially crafted web requests or links, which, if clicked, could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data. Users’ banking details, passwords, and other personal information could be compromised. The vulnerabilities also affect Thunderbird, where encrypted emails can be exploited to extract confidential information.
Which Versions Are Affected?
Users running Firefox versions older than 147.0.2, and Thunderbird versions older than 140.7.1 or 147.0.1, are considered at high risk. Hackers can leverage flaws in anti-tracking and layout scrolling components to crash systems or steal data.
How to Protect Yourself
CERT-In advises all users to immediately update their browsers to the latest version. Firefox users on PCs can update via Settings > About Firefox, while mobile users should update through the Play Store or App Store. Additionally, users should avoid clicking on unknown links and refrain from installing apps from third-party sources. Mozilla has already released patches addressing these vulnerabilities, and failure to update leaves users exposed to potential attacks.
The government emphasizes that prompt action is essential to safeguard personal data and maintain cybersecurity.
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