A Better Way to Browse Now Available For All

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Virtual World Computing unveiled a free version of its acclaimed Cocoon software, a lightweight Internet browser plugin, providing consumers with a tool that offers greater privacy, security and convenience. Now available as a free download, Cocoon gives consumers more comprehensive tools to control their Internet experience, while protecting their personal privacy and the security of their computers.

“In today’s climate, it has never been so important for people to have access to Cocoon, enabling them to take control of their Internet security and privacy along with peace of mind,” said CEO and Co-Founder Jeff Bermant. “By providing Cocoon free of charge, we’re ensuring that anyone can surf the web without worrying about who is tracking their clicks across the Internet, infecting their machine with unwanted viruses or exposing their personal identity.”

Available for download at www.GetCocoon.com, the software is easily installed and runs in Firefox 3.6 or later, instantly ensuring that every web session doesn’t expose users to unwanted threats from the far reaches of the Internet. When signed in, every user’s web session links to a secure server where all Internet activities take place. Personal data and browsing history is encrypted, keeping it completely private and the user controls if the data is stored, or not. Cocoon acts as a virtual firewall to prevent the Internet from directly touching your machine. This added layer of security helps to eliminate worry by:

• Protecting personal information and activity by preventing cookie tracking, including Facebook cookie blocking.
• Giving consumers the option to make choices themselves, defaulting to opt-in, not opt-out.
• Limiting hacks, preventing malware and proxy browsing to secure digital borders and limit PC vulnerabilities.
• Creating ad hoc email addresses when you need them to keep your email private and prevent both spam and phishing scams.
• Empowering greater exploration on the Internet with no data stored on your computer and the option to remotely store history and bookmarks, and the ability to access it from any computer.
• Ensuring that the consumer’s right to privacy is never abridged by encrypting and securely storing data and striping identity information.

To download Cocoon, or for more information, please visit www.GetCocoon.com.

About Virtual World Computing:

VWC’s core business model is built on ensuring the highest levels of privacy and security and protection. The company’s flagship product, Cocoon provides consumers with a better way to browse with greater privacy protection, computer security and browsing convenience. Cocoon puts the user in control of the Internet experience by ensuring that their computer and personal information are protected from malicious attacks, unwanted spam or phishing, cookie tracking and many other invasions of privacy. For more information, visit www.GetCocoon.com.

CONTACT:

Virtual World Computing
David Kris Washburn, 207-749-9555
VP Marketing
Kris@GetCocoon.com
or
Burson-Marsteller for Virtual World Computing
Chris Michaels, 415-591-4031
Chris.Michaels@bm.com

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:   Technology  Data Management  Software  Security

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