Dallas, TX, Oct. 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, from the COMPTEL
PLUS Convention in Dallas, Virtual World Computing announced its
latest free privacy plugin, Cocoon for Google Chrome. The company
launched Cocoon for Firefox last year, praised by
CNET as "...a serious contender for one of the best add-ons of
the year." Earlier this year, Cocoon added Internet Explorer and
iOS products. Cocoon for Chrome launched in beta today and will be
available to the general public on November 12, 2012.
Cocoon is a free all-in-one
plugin that protects people from being tracked and profiled when on
the Internet, even on public Wi-Fi networks. Cocoon works by
securely connecting over any network to Cocoon's servers, providing
enterprise-grade virus protection, and encrypting all online
interactions.
"Today's digital lifestyle has us connected to the Internet from a
variety of devices and locations," said Vernon Irvin, President/CEO
of Virtual World Computing. "Cocoon was developed to help manage
your digital lifestyle while protecting your personal data. We are
pleased to be able to offer Chrome users a free tool that instantly
provides greater online privacy, security, and the convenience
Chrome users are accustomed to, even when switching between a
variety of devices."
How Cocoon works: Available as both a free and premium service,
Cocoon prevents a user's computer from directly touching the
Internet. Their privacy is protected because websites and
advertisers only see Cocoon servers, hiding the user's unique IP
address and preventing their online activity from being tracked by
cookies. Unlike traditional anti-virus software, Cocoon prevents
malicious software and virus downloads by automatically scanning
files for viruses before they reach the computer. The Cocoon
premium service also provides password management and unlimited
personal email boxes.
For more information or to download Cocoon for Internet Explorer,
Firefox, or iOS, please visit www.GetCocoon.com.
About Virtual World Computing|Cocoon:
Cocoon is a free,
all-in-one plugin developed by Virtual World Computing of Santa
Barbara, California. In addition to its iOS app called GetCocoon,
Cocoon offers plugins for Firefox and Internet Explorer. A version
for Google Chrome is currently in beta, and will be available to
the general public on November 12, 2012. Virtual World Computing,
in partnership with the KlaasKids Foundation, is developing
an online child privacy tool that will launch in January 2013.
Cocoon's core business model is built on trust. Its mission is to
put the user in control of their Internet experience by ensuring
that their computer and personal information are secure and
protected from malicious attacks, unwanted spam and invasions of
privacy.
Virtual World Computing Launches Cocoon for Google Chrome
Free Software Protects from Viruses, Tracking, and Theft
| Quelle: Cocoon