Where did you install Firefox from? Help Mozilla uncover 3rd party websites that offer problematic Firefox installation by taking part in our campaign. There will be swag, and you'll be featured in our blog if you manage to report at least 10 valid reports!

Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

Denne tråden ble arkivert. Still et nytt spørsmål dersom du trenger hjelp.

Will the new Google plugin start installing their spyware?

  • 2 svar
  • 1 har dette problemet
  • 4 views
  • Siste svar av James

pjwest
pjwest
more options

I keep Google off all my devices due to their privacy policy and tendency to make installations without your permission. Quite disappointed Mozilla chooses to associate with them.

I keep Google off all my devices due to their privacy policy and tendency to make installations without your permission. Quite disappointed Mozilla chooses to associate with them.

All Replies (2)

philipp
philipp
  • Moderator
more options

hi, in case you're referring to the widevine video decoder - no of course it won't contain any spyware by google - it's running in a sandbox: https://hacks.mozilla.org/2014/05/reconciling-mozillas-mission-and-w3c-eme/

in case you do not like it nevertheless you can disable the support for tdrm-protected/crippled media in the firefox menu ≡ > options > content panel: Watch DRM content on Firefox

James
James
  • Top 25 Contributor
  • Moderator
more options

You can type in about:plugins in Location (address) bar to see where the Plugins Firefox is making use of is located on your system.