Mozilla blocks UAE bid to become an internet security guardian after hacking reports

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Mozilla blocks UAE bid to become an internet security guardian after hacking reports

Citing reports on cyber espionage programme.

Firefox browser maker Mozilla is blocking the United Arab Emirates' government from serving as one of its internet security gatekeepers, citing Reuters reports on a UAE cyber espionage programme. Mozilla said in a statement on Tuesday it was rejecting the UAE's bid to become a globally recognised...

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