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#Enabling activex on firefox update#

Setting the default browser - Go to Safari menu > Preferences > General tab and click the "Set Default." button.Īuto-download updates - Updates for Safari are handled by System Preferences > Software Update located under the Apple menu.

#Enabling activex on firefox install#

Install uBlock Origin (Ad-blocker) - Add-ons > “ uBlock Origin” by Raymond Hill Uncheck "Allow Firefox to send technical and interaction data to Mozilla", "Allow Firefox to install and run studies" and "Allow Firefox to send backlogged crash reports on your behalf".

#Enabling activex on firefox Pc#

Check "Block dangerous and deceptive content", "Block dangerous downloads" and "Warn you about unwanted and uncommon software".įirefox Data Collection and Use - For both Mac and PC - go to Firefox menu > Preferences (Mac) Options (PC) > Privacy & Security > Firefox Data Collection and Use section. Check "Always" under "Send websites a “Do Not Track” signal that you don’t want to be tracked".ĭeceptive Content and Dangerous Software Protection - For both Mac and PC - go to Firefox menu > Preferences (Mac) Options (PC) > Privacy & Security > Security section. Tracking Protection - For both Mac and PC - go to Firefox menu > Preferences (Mac) Options (PC) > Privacy & Security > Content Blocking. Also place checks to block Cryptominers and Fingerprinters. Select "Custom" and set Cookies to block "Third-party trackers". More info here.Ĭookies and Site Data - For both Mac and PC - go to Firefox menu > Preferences (Mac) Options (PC) > Privacy & Security > CContent Blocking. Java/javascript - Java is now disabled by default in Firefox, but can be activated for trusted sites.

#Enabling activex on firefox password#

Set a master password that is compliant with campus Password Standards Note: The master password setting is not appropriate for passwords that provide access to P3 or P4 sensitive data. For both Mac and PC - go to Firefox menu > Preferences (Mac) Options (PC) > Privacy & Security > Browser Privacy section. Check "Use a master password". Using a master password - If you do save passwords, set a Master password so they aren't easily accessible to anyone with access to the system. Check "Warn you when websites try to insall add-ons".ĭon't save passwords - For both Mac and PC - go to Firefox menu > Preferences (Mac) Options (PC) > Privacy & Security > Browser Privacy section. Uncheck the "Ask to save logins and passwords for websites" box.

Check "Block pop-up windows".īlock unwanted add-ons - For both Mac and PC - go to Firefox menu > Preferences (Mac) Options (PC) > Privacy & Security > Permissions section. Select "Automatically install updates (Recommended)".īlock unwanted pop-ups - For both Mac and PC - go to Firefox menu > Preferences (Mac) Options (PC) > Privacy & Security > Permissions section. Check the box “Always check to see if Firefox is default browser on startup”.Īuto-install updates - For both Mac and PC - go to Firefox menu > Preferences (Mac) Options (PC) General tab > Firefox Updates section. Setting the default browser - For both Mac and PC - go to Firefox menu > Preferences (Mac) Options (PC) > General tab. Additional browser safety tools.Ĭhoose your browser: Firefox, Safari, Edge, Internet Explorer or Google Chrome.

#Enabling activex on firefox download#

Don't download files, programs or tools unless you are positive they are safe.

Don't click on unknown or unsolicited links or open unexpected attachments. Important note: While making your browser more secure helps reduce the risk that someone will be able to use it to compromise your computer, it is still important to have safe computing habits so attackers get fewer chances to try.

Firefox: install the uBlock Origin add-on.

Please see below for restrictions for passwords that provide access to P3 or P4 sensitive data. If you do store passwords in your browser, use a master password that conforms to the UCSC Password Standards.

Set your browser not to store passwords.

Block pop-ups, plug-ins and phishing sites.

Enable automatic updates for your browser.

Keep your browsers up to date (ITS supported software list).

Quick List: (Instructions for all these settings are in the table below.) These settings are especially important if you use your browser to access campus business systems, or if you use your browser to access, send or receive sensitive information.

UCSC's IT Security Team recommends the following steps to help make your web browser more secure. The set-up configuration for many web browsers is not secure by default. An insecure web browser can lead to spyware being installed on your computer without your knowledge, attackers taking control of your computer, stealing your information, or even using your computer to attack other computers. It is becoming increasingly popular for attackers to compromise computers through vulnerable web browsers. Please contact their support for assistance.

Note: These settings have not been tested with the Campus Business Systems.