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.
IMPORTANT: If you encounter an error "Download failed. Please check your connection", update Firefox.
- By:
- IBM Aspera
- Version:
- 4.1.1.1 (Last updated: 2022-02-15)
- Version code:
- 5364739
- Creation date:
- 2018-12-11
- Permissions:
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- nativeMessaging
- activeTab
- Size:
- 92.86K
- Email:
- As*****@wwpdl.vnet.ibm.com
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- 19 hours ago
Manifest V2
Ranking
# 342 ▼ 7
Other platforms
User reviews
Pros
- Allows for fast file transfers using Aspera’s FASP protocol.
- Facilitates moving large files quickly across networks from the browser to an Aspera server.
Cons
- Requires both a browser extension and a desktop application to function, which many find unnecessary.
- Extension has not been updated to match the latest version available on other platforms (e.g., Chrome).
- Requests extensive permissions that users feel are inappropriate or invasive.
- Some users experienced issues with the desktop application crashing, resulting in system instability.
Most mentioned
- The need to install both a browser extension and a desktop application is viewed as cumbersome and unnecessary.
- Concerns about the extension's permissions and its potential impact on privacy.
- Slow download speeds compared to user expectations and claims of fast downloads.
- Lack of updates to keep up with newer versions available on other platforms.
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User
reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Module installed on firefox with no problem, IBM Aspera installed on my Ubuntu with no problem and the programme is active, but the two modules do not communicate and the dowload doesn't start.
by Djp, 2025-04-16
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-03-27
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-13
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
IBM Aspera Connect has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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