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
- Daily users:
- 43,198+ 1.26K
- Rating:
- 3.52 (48)
- Version:
- 4.1.1.1 Last updated: 2022-02-15
- Version code:
- 5364739
- Creation date:
- 2018-12-11
- Risk:
- Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- nativeMessaging
- activeTab
- http://*/*
- Size:
- 92.86K
- Email:
- As*****@wwpdl.vnet.ibm.com
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- a day ago
Ranking
# 346
Other platforms
User reviews
Pros
- Enables fast transfer of large files across networks using Aspera's FASP protocol.
- Allows integration between web browser and desktop for file transfers.
- Provides a method to move huge files quickly to and from an Aspera server.
Cons
- Requires installation of both a browser extension and a desktop application, leading to a complex setup.
- Extension lacks updates compared to other platforms, leading to compatibility issues.
- Slow download speeds reported, slower than expected given network bandwidth.
- Concerns about excessive permissions and potential privacy risks due to access to all website data and communication with external programs.
- Installation process can cause system instability and is considered cumbersome and intrusive by users.
Recent 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
Extension 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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