Firefox Monitor
Firefox Monitor is an online service developed by Mozilla, announced in June 2018 and launched on September 25 of that year.[1] It informs users if their email address and passwords used have been leaked in data breaches, using the database provided by Have I Been Pwned? (HIBP). Mozilla is also working with HIBP's creator, Troy Hunt.[1][2]
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| Developer | Mozilla |
|---|---|
| Type | Internet security |
| Launch date | September 25, 2018 |
| Status | Active |
| Website | monitor.firefox.com |
References
- Sawers, Paul (25 September 2018). "Firefox Monitor taps Have I Been Pwned? to inform you of data breaches". VentureBeat. San Francisco, California. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- "mozilla/blurts-server: Firefox Monitor arms you with tools to keep your personal information safe. Find out what hackers already know about you and learn how to stay a step ahead of them". Github. 11 July 2019. README.md. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
Further reading
- Nguyen, Nick (25 September 2018). "Introducing Firefox Monitor, Helping People Take Control After a Data Breach". The Mozilla Blog. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
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