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Activity Stream must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-102887 | DTBF230 | SV-111849r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Activity Stream for Firefox is a collection of activity in the browser that is recorded and displayed in new tabs/windows. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Mozilla FireFox Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-06-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-101633r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Type "about:config" in the address bar, verify that the preference name “browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.enabled" is set to “false” and locked. Criteria: If the parameter is set incorrectly, then this is a finding. If the setting is not locked, then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-108427r1_fix) |
|---|
| Ensure the preference “browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.enabled" is set and locked to the value of “false”. |