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submitted 10 months ago by glowie@infosec.pub to c/firefox@lemmy.ml

I have all Firefox Data Collection and Use options disabled.

Anyone know what all of these services are doing? I assume they're for auto updates, account sync, and maybe pushing Pocket ads and/or sponsored pins?

Likely, I'll block most, but curious if anyone knew.

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[-] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 4 points 10 months ago

According to their finance report, you're technically correct. But they get 99% of their funding from a "search engine" company that stays anonymous. I can tell you it isn't yahoo

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