PCWorld: Firefox 3.6 Brings Performance Improvements, a Few New Features
Earlier today, Mozilla released Firefox 3.6, the latest version of its popular browser. While it’s not as big of an update as the more ambitious Firefox 3.5, it includes a number of under-the-hood improvements, and a handful of changes that you might discover as you use it. Here are some of the most notable improvements.
Plug-in Check for Better Security
Firefox 3.6 can now detect whether any of your installed browser plug-ins (Flash, etc…) are out of date. Why is this important? Cybercriminals often use bugs in outdated versions of some browser plugins–particularly Flash and QuickTime–to attack your PC and potentially install malware that can be used to steal your personal information, or turn your PC into a spam bot. In essence, Firefox 3.6 now automatically does what Mozilla’s Plug-in Check page did for earlier versions of Firefox.