For multiple security reasons, in the Firefox 90 version released a few days ago, Mozilla announced that it officially gave up support for FTP. FTP is the abbreviation of File Transfer Protocol, which is a technology that realizes many file downloading or uploading activities on the Internet. Currently, both Firefox and Chrome browsers have stopped supporting FTP.
Unlike HTTP, FTP does not have a protocol equivalent to HTTPS, so there are many hidden dangers in terms of security. In the end, Mozilla and Google made a difficult decision to completely remove FTP support from their browsers. Mozilla explained that although FTP is simple and convenient, it is also a security nightmare waiting to happen.
Connections can be easily spoofed, and data can easily be modified to meet the needs of hackers, which makes the protocol almost insecure by default. Firefox 90 completely stopped supporting FTP. Starting from Firefox 90, if you install an FTP application, all FTP links will be pushed to the external application.
In the new version of Firefox 90, the about third-party setting page has been introduced to help users identify compatibility issues caused by third-party modules and applications. The Windows version of Firefox browser also provides a new option, even when the Firefox browser is not running, you can use the background service to silently install updates. Its purpose is to minimize interference through update reminders, which can be viewed and configured through Settings > General > Firefox Update.
