From ComputerWorld: Mozilla launched new money-making projects this month, new attempts to diversify revenue, which relies almost entirely on payments from search providers - notably, browser rival Google.
Starting today, some Firefox users will see in-browser advertisements for a VPN (virtual private network) service that encrypts all traffic and routes it through a secure server.
"Across numerous studies we've consistently heard from our users that they want Firefox to protect their privacy on public networks like cafes and airports," contended Chris More, product lead of what Mozilla calls "Firefox Growth," in an October 22 post to a company blog.
That feedback, More said, led Mozilla to its latest revenue-generating idea: selling VPN services.
As a result, a "small, random group" of U.S.-based Firefox users will see a $10/month offer for a subscription to ProtonVPN, a Swiss VPN provider. Mozilla selected the firm because of its "strict privacy policy" and because it doesn't log any user data. "They have a track record of fighting for online privacy and they share our dedication to Internet safety and security," More said.
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