Issue: October 9, 2021
https://reclaimthenet.org/firefox-ads-address-bar/
Warning: Firefox starts sending keystrokes to Mozilla, adding adverts into address bar
Warning.
By Ken MaconPosted 7:25 pm



In the address bar, Mozilla is now displaying ads disguised as Firefox contextual suggestions for US users. The company claims it introduced the feature to “fund development and optimization.”


“Beginning in Firefox version 92, you will also receive new, relevant suggestions from our trusted partners based on what you’re searching for. No new data is collected, stored, or shared to make these new recommendations,” Mozilla said. 

In a changelog published two days ago with the release of Firefox 93, Mozilla presented the new feature as a “faster way to navigate the web.” 

“Firefox Suggest is a new discovery feature that is built directly into the browser. Firefox Suggest acts as a trustworthy guide to the better web, surfacing relevant information and sites to help people accomplish their goals,” Mozilla said.

“Firefox Suggest will enhance this by including other sources of information such as Wikipedia, Pocket articles, reviews and credible content from sponsored, vetted partners and trusted organizations.”-- excerpt, rest at link above --