[July 26, 2011]

Virtual World Computing Introduces New Anti-Virus Scanning for All Internet Downloads

Today Virtual World Computing introduces a new anti-virus software layer to its acclaimed Cocoon Internet privacy and security software. Operating in the cloud, the anti-virus utility works as a barrier by instantly scanning any downloadable file before it reaches a person's computer. Cocoon's enterprise-grade software provides people with the freedom and pace of mind to download any file - including videos, MP3s, documents and images - without infecting computers with viruses, malware or other malicious code. The software will be immediately available for users of the company's free Firefox plug-in and will be standard for future releases of the product.

"Millions of unsuspecting people assume that their new movie or music file is safe, when there are far too many social media hacks, viruses and drive-by downloads that act as a back door into your computer," said Brian Fox, co-founder and CTO of Virtual World Computing. "Essentially, by pre-scanning anything you want to download, we're installing an 'electric fence' around your Internet experience that prevents intrusions and attacks from even reaching your personal computer."

Cocoon's anti-virus scanning feature adds another layer of protection to the security platform by scanning all files a user attempts to download and blocking the infected ones. The software leverages enterprise-grade virus definitions and methodologies, using high performance multi-threaded scanning to detect malicious information on the company's servers, before it reaches a subscriber's computer. The software is automatically updated multiple times per day with thousands of malware signatures and definitions added daily.

To download the Cocoon software, 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.

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