Firefox 3.0 Might Block Malicious Sites By Default

The next version of Firefox might implement a blocking technology to prevent users from accidentally stumbling on malicious sites… those that house malware.

Mozilla Corp. is considering adding a tool to Firefox 3.0 that would automatically block Web sites thought to harbor malicious downloads, but the company’s security chief refused to spell out details, saying Mozilla is “not ready to talk about the feature.”

The feature looks like it will work with Google as it’s engine. Google right now, flags sites on their search engine that are marked as malicious, and warns the user before they click on it. While I am all for this, I am hoping it will be a feature that can be disabled easily.

Source: Computer World