Mozilla scraps encrypted Firefox file-sharing tool after crooks use it to send malware – Techradar Australia

Mozilla has permanently closed encrypted file-sharing service Firefox Send due to abuse from criminals, who used to to send malware. The company suspended Firefox Send earlier this year while it looked into the problem, but has now decided to scrap the service entirely. 
“Firefox Send was a promising tool for encrypted file sharing. Send garnered good reach, a loyal audience, and real signs of value throughout its life,” the company said in a blog post. “Unfortunately, some abusive users were b…

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