

The browser relies on a tamper-resistant block cipher technology called AES-256-GCM (Opens in a new window), and uses the onepw protocol (Opens in a new window) to sign into Firefox Accounts and obtain encryption keys.


Sounds good, but are your passwords protected, and if so, how? Mozilla says it uses a number of different encryption methods to secure your saved passwords. The Firefox Lockwise app ( iOS (Opens in a new window), Android (Opens in a new window))-which was briefly known as Firefox Lockbox before a rebrand-grabs the website logins you've stored in Firefox and automatically signs you into those sites on an iOS or Android device. Using a dedicated password manager can help, but if you use Firefox on PC and mobile, you can also tap into a feature from Mozilla known as Firefox Lockwise. Managing your website passwords is always a challenge. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
