XFA: Securing your device

XFA: Securing your device

Securing your device

What is XFA: Securing your device?
XFA: Securing your device is a Firefox add-on that regularly checks your devices for updates and settings that can improve security. It provides detailed instructions on how to enhance device security, making it ideal for devices not managed by a company policy.
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Stats
By: XFA
Users: 8 ▼ -1
Version: 0.25.6 (Last updated: 2024-04-19)
Creation date: 2022-05-29
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • alarms
  • storage
  • https://test-device-api.xfa.tech/*
  • https://device-api.xfa.tech/*
Size: 4.85M
URLs: Website
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Summary

XFA makes you more secure by checking your devices for updates and settings that can improve your device's security. The checks will run regularly and you can view the status of your device immediately according to the status icon. Should there be any things that you can improve, you'll receive detailed, tailored instructions on how to improve the security of your device.

Great for the devices that are not managed by a company policy to easily keep track of their status.

Currently supported checks are:

  • Browser Update Status
  • Disk Encryption active
  • OS Updates
  • OS Autoupdate active

Note: You'll need the XFA Desktop Application for the full range of features

Terms of use can be found here: https://legal.xfa.tech/TU.pdf

Safety
Risk impact

XFA: Securing your device may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

XFA: Securing your device is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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