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Mozilla Launches Free Firefox VPN Beta in Browser Security Push

Mozilla has initiated beta testing for a free, browser-integrated VPN service within Firefox. The new feature provides IP address concealment and traffic encryption exclusively for browser activity. Currently available through random selection to users with Mozilla accounts.

Firefox VPN Enters Beta Testing Phase

Mozilla has launched experimental testing of a free, VPN service built directly into its Firefox browser, according to company announcements. The new feature, currently in limited beta availability, represents Mozilla’s latest effort to enhance user privacy within the browsing experience. Sources indicate this browser-only VPN differs significantly from the company’s existing standalone VPN product, focusing specifically on encrypting traffic that passes through Firefox rather than protecting entire devices.

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Companies Ditching Legacy VPNs Slash Cybersecurity Costs By Millions

Businesses are reportedly eliminating what analysts call a “hidden cybersecurity tax” by transitioning from traditional VPNs to modern mesh architectures. According to industry reports, companies making this shift are seeing significant cost reductions while improving security resilience against growing threats.

The Hidden Cybersecurity Tax

Companies are reportedly paying what industry experts describe as a substantial “cybersecurity tax” that doesn’t appear as a formal line item but manifests through escalating costs across multiple business functions. According to reports, this includes IT infrastructure refresh cycles every three years, per-user licensing fees that increase with each new hire, and insurance premiums climbing 15-25% annually.