encrypted end to end file sending - "Firefox Send" - analysis?
Firefox Send https://send.firefox.com/ Firefox Send lets you share files with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn’t stay online forever. [many links in original] Introducing Firefox Send, Providing Free File Transfers while Keeping your Personal Information Private https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2019/03/12/introducing-firefox-send-providing-... At Mozilla, we are always committed to people’s security and privacy. It’s part of our long-standing Mozilla Manifesto. We are continually looking for new ways to fulfill that promise, whether it’s through the browser, apps or services. So, it felt natural to graduate one of our popular Test Pilot experiments, Firefox Send, send.firefox.com. Send is a free encrypted file transfer service that allows users to safely and simply share files from any browser. Additionally, Send will also be available as an Android app in beta later this week. Now that it’s a keeper, we’ve made it even better, offering higher upload limits and greater control over the files you share. Here’s how Firefox Send works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRHpEn2eHJA Encryption & Controls at your fingertips Imagine the last time you moved into a new apartment or purchased a home and had to share financial information like your credit report over the web. In situations like this, you may want to offer the recipient one-time or limited access to those files. With Send, you can feel safe that your personal information does not live somewhere in the cloud indefinitely. Send uses end-to-end encryption to keep your data secure from the moment you share to the moment your file is opened. It also offers security controls that you can set. You can choose when your file link expires, the number of downloads, and whether to add an optional password for an extra layer of security. Choose when your file link expires, the number of downloads and add an optional password Share large files & navigate with ease Send also makes it simple to share large file sizes – perfect for sharing professional design files or collaborating on a presentation with co-workers. With Send you can share file sizes up to 1GB quickly. To send files up to 2.5GB, sign up for a free Firefox account. Send makes it easy for your recipient, too. No hoops to jump through. They simply receive a link to click and download the file. They don’t need to have a Firefox account to access your file. Overall, this makes the sharing experience seamless for both parties, and as quick as sending an email. Sharing large file sizes is simple and quick We know there are several cloud sharing solutions out there, but as a continuation of our mission to bring you more private and safer choices, you can trust that your information is safe with Send. As with all Firefox apps and services, Send is Private By Design, meaning all of your files are protected and we stand by our mission to handle your data privately and securely. Whether you’re sharing important personal information, private documents or confidential work files you can start sending your files for free with Firefox Send. 'Firefox Send' is a free file transfer tool that lets you send encrypted files up to 2.5GB https://www.techspot.com/news/79159-mozilla-free-end-file-transfer-tool-leav... What Is Firefox Send? How To Use It To Securely Share “Self-destructing” Files Online? https://fossbytes.com/how-to-use-firefox-send-what-is-feature/
"With Send you can share file sizes up to 1GB quickly. To send files up to 2.5GB, sign up for a free Firefox account." this is an interesting distinction; i'm not sure why there is a change for files over 1Gbyte. (perhaps the server mediates chunking up >1G files?) regarding the end to end encryption, as long as you trust third party Mozilla, and protect your well generated secrets, it is robust: https://hacks.mozilla.org/2018/11/firefox-sync-privacy/ (the same mechanism is used for Send as for Sync) keep an eye on https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/policy/transparency/
On 6/19/19 12:47, coderman wrote:
regarding the end to end encryption, as long as you trust third party Mozilla, and protect your well generated secrets, it is robust:
I certainly trust Mozilla a hell of a lot more than I trust Google, Microsoft, Apple, etc. I don't know about the rest of you guys. -- Shawn K. Quinn <skquinn@rushpost.com> http://www.rantroulette.com http://www.skqrecordquest.com
On 19/06/2019 10:12, Zenaan Harkness wrote:
Firefox Send https://send.firefox.com/
Firefox Send lets you share files with end-to-end encryption
well, not by my definition, in which end-to-end encryption means that only the people at the ends can decrypt the data. In this case, firefox can both access your data and decrypt it. and a
link that automatically expires.
if Firefox automatically expire it. Or don't decide to just keep it for themselves. So you can keep what you share
private and make sure your stuff doesn’t stay online forever. There is no surety of that.
So, basically it's shit. -- Peter Fairbrother
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