Web Browser Add-ons - Privacy & Security
Here you will find in-depth information and reviews from your About Web Browsers Guide on add-ons and plug-ins for several different browsers dealing with privacy and security.
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You can never be too careful when it comes to security and Internet privacy. There are several measures that you can take to avoid becoming a victim of exploits. One is to install some of the following browser security add-ons, which are designed to guard you from browser flaws. Another important aspect of surfing the Web is your Internet privacy. Some of the following add-ons serve to help prote…
You can never be too careful when it comes to security and Internet privacy. There are several measures that you can take to avoid becoming a victim of exploits. One is to install some of the following browser security add-ons, which are designed to guard you from browser flaws. Another important aspect of surfing the Web is your Internet privacy. Some of the following add-ons serve to help prote…
Adblock Plus
Adblock Plus is a Firefox add-on which prevents certain banners and other advertisements from being downloaded, and therefore displayed, when you visit a Web page.
Adblock Plus is a Firefox add-on which prevents certain banners and other advertisements from being downloaded, and therefore displayed, when you visit a Web page.
CustomizeGoogle
CustomizeGoogle is a Firefox extension which allows you to modify the appearance of your Google search results in several ways, such as adding links to other search engines and suppressing advertisements.
CustomizeGoogle is a Firefox extension which allows you to modify the appearance of your Google search results in several ways, such as adding links to other search engines and suppressing advertisements.
Finjan SecureBrowsing
Finjan SecureBrowsing is a Firefox and Internet Explorer add-on which searches major web sites as well as search results for malicious content hiding behind links.
Finjan SecureBrowsing is a Firefox and Internet Explorer add-on which searches major web sites as well as search results for malicious content hiding behind links.
Flagfox
Flagfox is a Firefox add-on that provides instant access to a website's server information.
Flagfox is a Firefox add-on that provides instant access to a website's server information.
FlashBlock
Flashblock is a Firefox add-on which automatically blocks all content on websites from any of the following Macromedia types: Flash, Shockwave, and Authorware.
Flashblock is a Firefox add-on which automatically blocks all content on websites from any of the following Macromedia types: Flash, Shockwave, and Authorware.
FoxyProxy
FoxyProxy is a Firefox add-on which lets you take control of the browser's proxy switching settings. Configurable rules allow you to specify which proxy servers are utilized based on the URL that is being loaded.
FoxyProxy is a Firefox add-on which lets you take control of the browser's proxy switching settings. Configurable rules allow you to specify which proxy servers are utilized based on the URL that is being loaded.
Glubble Family Edition
Glubble Family Edition is a Firefox extension which provides a fully functional parental control suite for your browser.
Glubble Family Edition is a Firefox extension which provides a fully functional parental control suite for your browser.
IE7pro
IE7pro is an add-on for Internet Explorer 7 which greatly improves upon the functionality of your web browser. Included are enhanced tab options, customizable ad filters and search engines, modified mouse gestures and much more.
IE7pro is an add-on for Internet Explorer 7 which greatly improves upon the functionality of your web browser. Included are enhanced tab options, customizable ad filters and search engines, modified mouse gestures and much more.
Netcraft Toolbar
The Netcraft Toolbar helps protect you from phishing attacks by blocking access to suspicious URLs. Drawing from its large database and relying on community input, Netcraft employs a giant "neighborhood watch scheme" to actively collect URLs involved in phishing.
The Netcraft Toolbar helps protect you from phishing attacks by blocking access to suspicious URLs. Drawing from its large database and relying on community input, Netcraft employs a giant "neighborhood watch scheme" to actively collect URLs involved in phishing.
NoScript
NoScript is a Firefox add-on which allows executable content such as JavaScript to run only if it is being hosted on a domain that you trust.
NoScript is a Firefox add-on which allows executable content such as JavaScript to run only if it is being hosted on a domain that you trust.
Quero Toolbar
Quero Toolbar for Internet Explorer is intended to be used as a replacement for IE's address bar. Pop-up and ad blocking is taken to the next level, allowing you to not only block standard pop-ups but to stifle even some Google ads from appearing. Most importantly, it can protect you from certain types of phishing attacks.
Quero Toolbar for Internet Explorer is intended to be used as a replacement for IE's address bar. Pop-up and ad blocking is taken to the next level, allowing you to not only block standard pop-ups but to stifle even some Google ads from appearing. Most importantly, it can protect you from certain types of phishing attacks.
QuickJava
QuickJava is a Firefox add-on that gives you the ability to toggle both Java and JavaScript on and off with a simple click of the mouse. Two icons, appropriately labeled "J" and "JS", are placed in your browser's status bar.
QuickJava is a Firefox add-on that gives you the ability to toggle both Java and JavaScript on and off with a simple click of the mouse. Two icons, appropriately labeled "J" and "JS", are placed in your browser's status bar.
ShowIP
ShowIP is a Firefox extension that displays the IP address of the web page you are currently viewing right in your browser's status bar.
ShowIP is a Firefox extension that displays the IP address of the web page you are currently viewing right in your browser's status bar.
Sxipper
Sxipper is an add-on for the Firefox browser which securely stores names, passwords, and other data that you frequently enter on various websites.
Sxipper is an add-on for the Firefox browser which securely stores names, passwords, and other data that you frequently enter on various websites.