IBM Aspera Connect
This add-on enables the use of IBM Aspera Connect with Firefox. This add-on requires the IBM Aspera Connect application, version 3.9.0 or newer.
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IBM Aspera Connect Firefox Add-On Guide
IBM Aspera Connect is a Firefox add-on designed to provide high-speed file transfers to IBM Aspera servers, leveraging the superior throughput of the FASP transfer protocol. This add-on necessitates the IBM Aspera Connect desktop application with a version of 3.9.0 or newer. This software is only employed by websites that incorporate IBM Aspera for file transfers and ensures user privacy by not reading or storing any personal data.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: IBM Aspera
Rating: 3.61 
(49)
Weekly download count: 591
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- nativeMessaging
- activeTab
Size: 92.86K
Email: As*****@wwpdl.vnet.ibm.com
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 331 ▲ 2
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Allows for quick transfer of large files using Aspera's FASP protocol.
Cons
- Requires both a browser extension and a desktop application for file downloads, which many find unnecessary and annoying.
- Has not been updated regularly, with the latest version available only on Chrome.
- Requires extensive permissions that raise privacy and security concerns.
- Users report slow download speeds compared to their normal bandwidth.
Most mentioned
- The need to install both a browser extension and a full desktop application for downloading files.
User reviews
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-13
by Firefox user 18601839, 2024-09-19
by SNPS_YUNFENGC, 2024-08-21
Add-on safety
Risk impact
IBM Aspera Connect requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of IBM Aspera Connect. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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