Mozilla Suspends Firefox Send Service – Cybsecurity Expert Reaction

Although other services exist, Firefox is a clear favourite for threat actors for a number of reasons. Benefiting illicit use, Firefox Send encrypts data which reduces the chances of any malware being detected. Download links can also be configured to expire after they have been downloaded a specific number of times, which will hinder incident response efforts. Firefox URLs are usually trusted within organisations too, which means the standard email spam filters will struggle to detect or block nefarious links. There is also a password feature which helps protect the enclosed from being detected. Any changes to protect companies will be difficult, as although it may seem like they assist criminal hackers, these functions are also beneficial in terms of privacy to the legitimate user too.  Read Less