Mozilla Inserted a Mr. Robot Add-on Into Firefox

Mozilla has upset some of its most loyal users by inserting an add-on into Firefox without invitation or explanation. The add-on, called “Looking Glass,” turned out to be nothing more than part of the Mr. Robot ARG, but many Firefox users thought they had been hit with malware. Firefox add-ons are an integral part of Mozilla’s web browser, massively expanding its capabilities. Normally, you would visit the Add-on Store, find one you like, and install it. But in this particular instance, Mozilla distributed “Looking Glass” to every Firefox Quantum user. Mozilla Goes Through the Looking Glass “Looking Glass” appeared in...

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