IBM Aspera Connect
By: IBM Aspera Add-on
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.
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Features & Capabilities
User Growth & Download Statistics
- By:
- IBM Aspera
- Daily users:
- 37,932 -279
- 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://*/*
- Content scripts matches:
- <all_urls>
- <all_urls>
- Size:
- 90.69KB
- Email:
- As*****@wwpdl.vnet.ibm.com
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Add-ons Store
- Data ingested on:
- 2026-07-14
- Compare stats and ranking:
- IBM Aspera Connect vs PassFF
- IBM Aspera Connect vs Firefox Interconnection
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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 Dj*****, 2025-04-16
by 远离*****, 2025-03-27
Is IBM Aspera Connect Safe?
Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.
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
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.
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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