Mozilla highlights free security features in Firefox
Firefox provides free built-in tools including a password manager, a browser-based VPN with 50GB monthly data, and email masking via Firefox Relay.
Summary
In observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Mozilla is promoting the free security features integrated into the Firefox browser. These tools include a password manager with cross-device sync, a browser-specific VPN that masks IP addresses, and Firefox Relay for email and phone number masking. The browser also maintains default protections like enhanced tracking protection and fingerprinting defense.
Firefox security toolset overview
- Password Manager: Generates unique passwords, supports importing from other browsers, and syncs via Mozilla accounts.
- Built-in VPN: A browser-based proxy service providing 50 GB of monthly data; it protects traffic within Firefox but does not route system-wide device traffic.
- Firefox Relay: Provides up to 50 free email masks to hide real addresses; also offers phone number masking in the U.S. and Canada.
- Default Protections: Includes enhanced tracking protection, fingerprinting protection, and malicious website warnings.
Why it matters
Mozilla is positioning Firefox as a comprehensive privacy-focused browser by bundling several security services that are often paid features in other software.
Original reference: blog.mozilla.org →