Tag: Virtual private network

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Mozilla Tests Free Built-In VPN for Firefox Browser in Limited Beta

Mozilla has launched a limited beta test of a free VPN service built directly into the Firefox browser. The service, currently available to randomly selected users, routes traffic through US-based servers using the WireGuard protocol. According to reports, the VPN focuses primarily on IP address concealment rather than bypassing regional content restrictions.

Mozilla’s New Firefox VPN Initiative

Mozilla has begun testing a free, integrated VPN service for its Firefox browser, according to recent reports. The feature, initially labeled “IP concealment” in development, has now been officially renamed “Firefox VPN” on the company’s support documentation. Sources indicate the service is currently in a limited beta phase, available only to a small, randomly selected group of users while Mozilla evaluates its performance and potential for wider release.

by Aaron Blake
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Wisconsin Age Verification Bill Seeks to Block VPN Access to Adult Content

Wisconsin is advancing legislation that would require adult websites to block VPN users as part of mandatory age verification. The proposal mirrors similar efforts in Michigan and has sparked concerns about privacy and technical feasibility among digital rights organizations.

Wisconsin Moves to Restrict VPN Access to Adult Content

Wisconsin lawmakers are advancing legislation that would make it illegal to access adult-oriented websites using virtual private networks if a proposed age verification law passes, according to reports. The bill, known as Wisconsin AB 105/SB 130, has already cleared debate in the Assembly and had its first Senate public hearing on October 8, sources indicate.

by Aaron Blake
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Mozilla Tests Free Firefox VPN Feature in Browser Security Push

Mozilla is reportedly testing a free, integrated VPN service within its Firefox browser, according to recent reports. The feature would mark a significant expansion of the company’s privacy offerings beyond its existing paid VPN service. Browser-based VPNs have become increasingly common as users seek enhanced online security.

Firefox Users Testing New VPN Feature

Mozilla has begun testing a free, in-browser virtual private network service among select Firefox users, according to reports from multiple technology publications. Sources indicate that the feature appears as a toggle switch in the browser toolbar, allowing users to activate VPN protection with a single click.

by Aaron Blake