From b211f2af3420c125413dee65f2c96570e992ef25 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tiyn Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 01:31:35 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] firefox: added privacy guides --- wiki/firefox.md | 203 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 178 insertions(+), 25 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki/firefox.md b/wiki/firefox.md index 63232e9..c8a8513 100644 --- a/wiki/firefox.md +++ b/wiki/firefox.md @@ -3,29 +3,6 @@ [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox) is a free and open-source web browser. -## Configuration - -Firefox has many possible settings and precerences. -This section addresses possible settings and preferences for specific use cases. - -### Telemetry - -Telemetry is the remote measurement and transmission of data. -To change the telemetry of Firefox navigate to `about:telemetry` and click the -options to toggle between enabled and disabled. - -### Enable/Disable Scrolling - -On Linux distributions auto scroll is disabled by default. -This means that you cant click the middle mouse button to use it for scrolling. -To enable it go into the preferences and check `Use autoscrolling`. - -### Enable/Disable Sponsorings - -Sponsorings are embedded ads in Firefox. -After navigating to `about:config` enabling and disabling of sponsorings can be done at -`browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showSponsored`. - ## Usage The following section addresses different uses and add-ons of Firefox. @@ -37,7 +14,7 @@ including bookmarks smaller. After navigating to `about:config` the configuration can be done at `browser.compactmode.show`. -## List of useful Firefox add-ons +### List of useful Firefox add-ons Following is a list of useful Firefox add-ons. They can be removed and configured under `about:config`. @@ -88,7 +65,7 @@ They can be removed and configured under `about:config`. - [Vim Vixen](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/Firefox/addon/vim-vixen) enables vim movement for Firefox. -## Add a new search engine +### Add a new search engine You can add a new search engine with the add-on `Add custom search engine`. Make sure to replace `` with the according url. @@ -96,3 +73,179 @@ Make sure to replace `` with the according url. It is possible to add it without an add-on. Navigate to the search engine and click the `...` in the address bar. Then click `Add Search Engine` + +### Telemetry + +Telemetry is the remote measurement and transmission of data. +To change the telemetry of Firefox navigate to `about:telemetry` and click the +options to toggle between enabled and disabled. + +### Scrolling + +On Linux distributions auto scroll is disabled by default. +This means that you cant click the middle mouse button to use it for scrolling. +To enable it go into the preferences and check `Use autoscrolling`. + +### Sponsorings + +Sponsorings are embedded ads in Firefox. +After navigating to `about:config` enabling and disabling of sponsorings can be done at +`browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showSponsored`. + +### Disable Unneeded Services and Features + +The following section is based on the website +[privacy-handbuch.de](https://www.privacy-handbuch.de/handbuch_21n.htm) which discusses ways to +disable often unneeded features in Firefox. +The way to disable these services is by setting values in `about:config`. + +To disable the Pocket expansion set the following config. + +```txt +extensions.pocket.enabled = false +``` + +To disable the screenshot expansion set the following config. + +```txt +extensions.screenshots.disabled = true +``` + +To disable Firefox Sync set the following config. + +```txt +identity.fxaccounts.enabled = false +``` + +To disable form fillings set the following configs. + +```txt +browser.formfill.enable = false +extensions.formautofill.addresses.enabled = false +extensions.formautofill.creditCards.enabled = false +extensions.formautofill.heuristics.enabled = false +``` + +To disable fingerprinting the GPU set the following configs. + +```txt +webgl.enable-debug-renderer-info = false +webgl.disable-extensions = true +webgl.min_capability_mode = true +webgl.disable-fail-if-major-performance-caveat = true +``` + +To avoid operating system attacks via WebGL set the following configs. + +```txt +webgl.disabled = true +webgl.enable-webgl2 = false +``` + +To disable speculative loading of websites when hovering over links set the following config. + +```txt +network.http.speculative-parallel-limit = 0 +``` + +To disable remote deactivation of plugins by firefox aswell as connection of the AMO-servers on a +daily basis set the following configs. + +```txt +extensions.blocklist.enabled = false +extensions.getAddons.cache.enabled = false +``` + +To disable various health reports and telemetry data set the following configs. + +```txt +browser.tabs.crashReporting.sendReport = false +datareporting.policy.dataSubmissionEnabled = false +datareporting.healthreport.uploadEnabled = false +toolkit.coverage.endpoint.base = "" +toolkit.coverage.opt-out = true +toolkit.telemetry.coverage.opt-out = true +``` + +To disable the localization done by pinging Mozillas location server set the following configs. + +```txt +browser.region.update.enabled = false +browser.region.network.url = "" +``` + +To disable safebrowsing which grabs block lists by Mozilla every 30 minutes run the set the +following configs. + +```txt +browser.safebrowsing.phishing.enabled = false +browser.safebrowsing.malware.enabled = false +browser.safebrowsing.blockedURIs.enabled = false +browser.safebrowsing.downloads.enabled = false +browser.safebrowsing.downloads.remote.enabled = false +browser.safebrowsing.downloads.remote.block_dangerous = false +browser.safebrowsing.downloads.remote.block_dangerous_host = false +browser.safebrowsing.downloads.remote.block_potentially_unwanted = false +browser.safebrowsing.downloads.remote.block_uncommon = false +browser.safebrowsing.downloads.remote.url = "" +browser.safebrowsing.provider.*.gethashURL = "" +browser.safebrowsing.provider.*.updateURL = "" +browser.pagethumbnails.capturing_disabled = true +``` + +To disable ads after an update set the following config. + +```txt +browser.startup.homepage_override.mstone = ignore +``` + +To disable the ad system for Firefox add-ons set the following configs. + +```txt +browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.asrouter.userprefs.cfr.addons = false +browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.asrouter.userprefs.cfr.features = false +extensions.htmlaboutaddons.recommendations.enabled = false +extensions.ui.lastCategory = addons://list/extension +``` + +To disable [VPN](/wiki/vpn.md) ads set the following config. + +```txt + browser.vpn_promo.enabled = false +``` + +To disable the rating samples set the following config. + +```txt +app.normandy.enabled = false +``` + +To always keep add-ons active even on Firefox and Mozilla sites set the following config. + +```txt +extensions.webextensions.restrictedDomains = "" +``` + +To avoid the fingerprinting of desktop settings deactive the standard values for system colors by +setting the following config. + +```txt +ui.use_standins_for_native_colors = true +``` + +Firefox contacts Firefox' servers on each start to check IP connections. +To disable this set the following config. + +```txt +network.connectivity-service.enabled = false +``` + +To disable Microsoft Family Safety on [Windows systems](/wiki/windows/windows.md) which can be used +as a censoring tool set the following config. + +```txt +security.family_safety.mode = 0 +``` + +Additionally check [the telemetry section](#telemetry) and +[the sponsoring section](#sponsorings).