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Firefox 148 - “AI Kill Switch” for Users

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🦊 Firefox 148 : “AI Kill Switch” for Users On February 24, 2026, Mozilla officially released Firefox 148 , introducing a highly anticipated feature: a global control that allows users to disable all AI features in the browser. 🔧 A New “AI Controls” Section Starting with version 148, Firefox includes a dedicated “AI Controls” panel in its settings. Users can enable a main option called “Block AI enhancements,” which disables all current and future generative AI features. This button acts as a global switch: any new AI features added in future updates will automatically remain disabled. 🤖 Which Features Are Affected? When the main option is enabled, Firefox disables features such as: Chatbots integrated into the sidebar AI-powered link previews Smart tab grouping suggestions Automatic translations AI-generated alt text in PDFs 💡  Complete Disabling or Granular Control? Firefox 148 does not take an “all-or-nothing” approach. Users can also individually enable or di...

Disable browsers built-in passwords manager using Microsoft Intune

🔒 How to Disable Browser Password Managers via Microsoft Intune (Edge, Chrome, Firefox) For IT Admins & Security Teams Why? Built-in password managers in browsers (Edge, Chrome, Firefox) pose security risks —they store credentials in plaintext, lack enterprise-grade encryption, and are vulnerable to malware like RedLine Stealer . Here’s how to disable them centrally using Microsoft Intune (with GPO/MDM fallback for Firefox). 1️⃣ Microsoft Edge (Chromium) Method: Intune Administrative Templates Policy Path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge > Password Manager Settings: Enable "Disable saving passwords to the password manager" Enable "Disable the display of password reveal button" Intune UI: Navigate to Devices > Configuration profiles > Create profile . Select Windows 10 and later > Templates > Administrative Templates . Search for "Password Manager" and configure the policies above. ...