Cocoon for Firefox gives you the opportunity to protect your privacy and protect your computer from viruses, malware, and other online threats. One of the primary ways that it does this is by scanning all files before they get to your computer via proxy software. Working similarly to an anti-virus software, it then prevents malevolent files from getting into your computer. It also serves to block tracking cookies, which are used by many companies to track your internet usage not only on their sites but throughout the internet. It also serves to block ads and even provides users with disposable e-mail addresses. These addresses receive the spam that you would otherwise receive in your own e-mail box. For those using public Wi-Fi, the add-on also ensures that your connection is secure.
Cocoon for Firefox has received excellent reviews from some of the leading critics of Firefox extensions, including Lifehacker and CNET. By encrypting your internet behavior and protecting you both from malware and from those who would like to track your internet usage for their own purposes, this add-on offers some great features to help you use the internet privately and without hassle.
