Mozilla v1.6 128-bit Encryption?

Since I just learned here that Netscape (NS) is defunct, I downloaded Mozilla v1.6. I'm pleased to see that the user interface is nearly identical to NS v7.1.

Before I take the plunge and make a complete switch from NS to Mozilla, I want to be sure I have the same (or better) online security when I order items online with my credit card.

When I click on the Help | About Mozilla, I see no mention of 128-bit encryption.

Netscape v7.1's Help | About Netscape displays:
"This version supports high-grade (128-bit) security with RSA Public Key Cryptography, DSA, MD2, MD5, RC2-CBC, RC4, DES-CBC, DES-EDE3-CBC. "

Does Mozilla v1.6 contain the same (or better) encryption security as NS v7.1?

 

Have you tried looking here:

edit/preferences/security and privacy/ssl -- click the edit ciphers button.

There are many ciphers listed.

this may also help:
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/pki/psm/help_21/ssl_page_info_help.html

tranquilo

 

Thank you, tranquilo. That puts my mind at ease.

 

Don't forget to look here for various extensions to mozilla... you may find something of use there.

http://www.mozdev.org
http://extensionroom.mozdev.org

tranquilo

 

Thanks again...and thanks in advance for all followups so don't I take up bandwith with endless thank yous.

The extensions site is especially tempting since I like to tinker. However, I am new to the "open source" realm (as well as the WindowsBBS fora) so I'm cautious (perhaps overly so).

May I assume that the available extensions are screened for security flaws before they're made available for download at mozdev.org or must I exercise judgement by clicking on the "More Info" links and reading the comments before deciding whether to download and install extensions?

If the extensions are not screened for security flaws before being made available for download, are such flaws likely to be quickly exposed in the "More Info" links?

I have no coding experience related to internet software (other than a little experience with mIRC scripting) so I'm afraid I have to rely on the statements of others that I develop trust with (and my trust in tranquilo and Ramona is growing.)

If there are specific things/strings to look for when inspecting the source codes of .xpi, .js, ,java, etc. files, I'd like to know what to look for or click on some links to reputable information that will point me to right direction.

Again, THANKS in advance to anyone that follows up in this thread.

 

I don't know if they are all screened for security flaws... However, remember that you are free to download (but not install) any extensions and scan them with an antivirus before installing. Also, an xpi file can be unzipped/unpacked, and you can see all the files it contains. I will say that I have downloaded a a number of extensions, and have had no problems other than the occasional bug (not security related). For most projects at mozdev there should contact info (mailing list and/or newsgroup), so at the very least you know who to talk to IF you run into a problem. The most likely problem is a conflict between two extensions... but that's what backups of user profiles are for...

I believe that any zip program should be able to open .xpi files, but you may need to change the extension to .zip to access it. Change it back to .xpi to install it... I believe the same may be true for the .jar files.

Personally, I tend to stick with extensions that are under active development...


tranquilo