Mozilla released Firefox 149, which adds a built-in browser VPN providing up to 50 GB of monthly traffic and a new Split View tab layout. The VPN routes only Firefox traffic through a U.S.-based secure proxy with per-site and toggle controls, and Firefox 149 also blocks notifications from SafeBrowsing-flagged sites while fixing 46 security vulnerabilities. #Firefox149 #MozillaVPN
Keypoints
- Firefox 149 introduces a built-in VPN offering 50 GB of monthly browser-only traffic.
- The VPN uses a U.S.-based secure proxy and routes only traffic originating from the browser.
- Users can toggle the VPN on/off and enable it for up to five specific sites to conserve data.
- The feature will roll out progressively to users in the U.S., UK, Germany, and France.
- Firefox 149 also blocks notifications from SafeBrowsing-flagged sites and patches 46 security vulnerabilities, many high severity.