This new update is two-part, comprising of a free browser extension and a full-blown VPN. Similar to a VPN (virtual private network) the extension secures your browsing by hiding your IP address and remitting your internet traffic through secure servers. This will get you 12 hours of protection through “passes” each month. You can also pay to have the comprehensive VPN service offered by the Firefox Private Network. This will not only protect your desktop browsing from Firefox but your entire computer. Paying for the VPN gives you total peace of mind as it safeguards all apps and browsers from which you access the internet. Firefox download locations windows#ĭevelopers have launched the beta version in the United States and for Windows only. The Firefox Private Network will be released for more platforms and areas. How does the Firefox Private Network work?Like a VPN, the Firefox Private Network was built for internet security and private browsing. It uses a proxy similar to the free VPN offered by the Opera browser. Unlike a true VPN however (which will protect you across multiple devices and let you choose your geolocation) this free browser extension provides an encrypted route for Firefox internet traffic using the proxy of their partner service Cloudfare. hide your browsing history from data collectors.protect yourself when using insecure public WIFI.mask your location against cyber-attacks. If it is a VPN – pure and simple – that you are after, then this operates more like a proxy. This program will divert traffic through the Cloudfare proxy to anonymize your online footprint and mask your internet identity (also, any data collected by Cloudfare will be deleted within 24 hours). Nonetheless, this will only protect the traffic through your desktop Firefox internet browsing. Also, the data privacy will be subject to US legislation.
Opera has a similar proxy type VPN built into its browser.