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'''Fusion''' ('''F'''irefox '''USI'''ng '''ON'''ions) is a Mozilla project, in collaboration with [https://www.torproject.org/ the Tor Project], to bring the cutting-edge security and privacy features to Firefox users by leveraging the technologies of Tor Browser and Tor Proxy. | '''Fusion''' ('''F'''irefox '''USI'''ng '''ON'''ions) is a Mozilla project, in collaboration with [https://www.torproject.org/ the Tor Project], to bring the cutting-edge security and privacy features to Firefox users by leveraging the technologies of Tor Browser and Tor Proxy. | ||
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= Background = | == Background == | ||
The Firefox and Tor Browser teams are long-time collaborators. The Tor Browser team builds [https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html Tor Browser] by adding privacy-enhancing patches to [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/organizations/ Firefox ESR]. When this process first began, the Tor Browser team would have to update these patches each time a new version of Firefox was released, which was very time intensive. | The Firefox and Tor Browser teams are long-time collaborators. The Tor Browser team builds [https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html Tor Browser] by adding privacy-enhancing patches to [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/organizations/ Firefox ESR]. When this process first began, the Tor Browser team would have to update these patches each time a new version of Firefox was released, which was very time intensive. | ||
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Fusion was initiated in 2018. Mozilla and the Tor Project are working closely on this project. | Fusion was initiated in 2018. Mozilla and the Tor Project are working closely on this project. | ||
= Project Vision = | == Project Vision == | ||
Mozilla and the Tor Project are aligned with each other on the mission to protect user privacy on the Web. | Mozilla and the Tor Project are aligned with each other on the mission to protect user privacy on the Web. | ||
* The fourth principle of [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/manifesto/ The Mozilla Manifesto] is '''"Individuals’ security and privacy on the Internet are fundamental and must not be treated as optional."''' | * The fourth principle of [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/manifesto/ The Mozilla Manifesto] is '''"Individuals’ security and privacy on the Internet are fundamental and must not be treated as optional."''' | ||
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We believe the collaboration between Mozilla and Tor can create a positive, significant impact on the world by bringing cutting-edge privacy enhancing technology to more users. | We believe the collaboration between Mozilla and Tor can create a positive, significant impact on the world by bringing cutting-edge privacy enhancing technology to more users. | ||
= Project Goals = | == Project Goals == | ||
Although this project is still experimental and in beginning phases, the ultimate long-term goal of Fusion is to integrate full Tor Browser features in Firefox. There are many potential paths for our project, including enabling some features by default and others only in [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/private-browsing-use-firefox-without-history Private Browsing Mode]. | Although this project is still experimental and in beginning phases, the ultimate long-term goal of Fusion is to integrate full Tor Browser features in Firefox. There are many potential paths for our project, including enabling some features by default and others only in [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/private-browsing-use-firefox-without-history Private Browsing Mode]. | ||
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* '''We will allow First Party Isolation and Fingerprinting Resistance to be enabled only in Private Browsing Mode''' | * '''We will allow First Party Isolation and Fingerprinting Resistance to be enabled only in Private Browsing Mode''' | ||
= Project Lists = | == Project Lists == | ||
== Tor Uplift == | === Tor Uplift === | ||
The [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Security/Tor_Uplift '''Tor Uplift'''] project is aimed at landing all Tor Browser patches so that Tor can directly use Firefox main trunk instead of a fork. | The [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Security/Tor_Uplift '''Tor Uplift'''] project is aimed at landing all Tor Browser patches so that Tor can directly use Firefox main trunk instead of a fork. | ||
== First Party Isolation == | === First Party Isolation === | ||
The [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Security/FirstPartyIsolation '''First Party Isolation'''] project is part of the Tor Uplift initiative. <br> | The [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Security/FirstPartyIsolation '''First Party Isolation'''] project is part of the Tor Uplift initiative. <br> | ||
It implements one of the Tor Browser core features ([https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser/design/#identifier-linkability Cross-Origin Identifier Unlinkability]). <br> | It implements one of the Tor Browser core features ([https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser/design/#identifier-linkability Cross-Origin Identifier Unlinkability]). <br> | ||
First Party Isolation (also called "double keying") was incorporated in Firefox 52 with the preference '''"privacy.firstparty.isolate"'''. It provides a very strong anti-tracking protection by preventing third parties from tracking users across multiple sites. | First Party Isolation (also called "double keying") was incorporated in Firefox 52 with the preference '''"privacy.firstparty.isolate"'''. It provides a very strong anti-tracking protection by preventing third parties from tracking users across multiple sites. | ||
== Fingerprinting Resistance == | === Fingerprinting Resistance === | ||
The [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Security/Fingerprinting '''Fingerprinting Resistance'''] project is part of the Tor Uplift initiative. <br> | The [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Security/Fingerprinting '''Fingerprinting Resistance'''] project is part of the Tor Uplift initiative. <br> | ||
It implements another Tor Browser core feature ([https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser/design/#fingerprinting-linkability Cross-Origin Fingerprinting Unlinkability]). <br> | It implements another Tor Browser core feature ([https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser/design/#fingerprinting-linkability Cross-Origin Fingerprinting Unlinkability]). <br> | ||
Fingerprinting Resistance (also called "anti-fingerprinting") was incorporated in Firefox 59 with the preference '''"privacy.resistFingerprinting"'''. It is a defense against browser fingerprinting, which is a widely used Web tracking technology to identify individuals. | Fingerprinting Resistance (also called "anti-fingerprinting") was incorporated in Firefox 59 with the preference '''"privacy.resistFingerprinting"'''. It is a defense against browser fingerprinting, which is a widely used Web tracking technology to identify individuals. | ||
= Getting Involved = | == Getting Involved == | ||
The easiest way to get involved in the Fusion project is to help us writing code, running tests and filing bugs. | The easiest way to get involved in the Fusion project is to help us writing code, running tests and filing bugs. | ||
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* the '''#tor''' or '''#security''' IRC channels on [https://wiki.mozilla.org/IRC Mozilla's IRC server] | * the '''#tor''' or '''#security''' IRC channels on [https://wiki.mozilla.org/IRC Mozilla's IRC server] | ||
= External Links = | == External Links == | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWII85UlzKw Video: How Tor Browser Protects Your Privacy and Identity Online] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWII85UlzKw Video: How Tor Browser Protects Your Privacy and Identity Online] | ||
* [https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser/design/ The Design and Implementation of the Tor Browser] | * [https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser/design/ The Design and Implementation of the Tor Browser] | ||