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Telemetry must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-223170 | DTBF200 | SV-223170r612236_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The Telemetry feature provides this capability by sending performance and usage info to Mozilla. As you use Firefox, Telemetry measures and collects non-personal information, such as performance, hardware, usage and customizations. It then sends this information to Mozilla on a daily basis and we use it to improve Firefox. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-24843r531327_chk ) |
|---|
| Type "about:config" in the address bar, verify that the preference name “toolkit.telemetry.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-24831r531328_fix) |
|---|
| Ensure the preference “toolkit.telemetry.enabled" is set and locked to the value of “false”. |