10 Security Addons For Firefox

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Internet is not a comprehensive secure place for users there are lots vulnerabilities exists on the web which can harm a user gravely. Though, Firefox is one of the most secure browsers available on the internet which gives you better security while you are surfing on the internet. However, a user should also do some measures from his/her side for better security. So, to give you more secure search experience I am here today with a list of 10 Firefox Security Extensions which your browser must have.

1. Viral Threat Level

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Viral Threat plugin adds an image bar in your Firefoxfox staus bar and indicates the current Viral threat level on the internet.
Get Viral Threat Level 0.3

2. NoScript

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This plugins lets you control Java, Javascripts and other excutable content to run only from trusted web domains, by this mean you can protect yourself from vulnerabilities. The plugin has also been awarded with “2006 PC World World Class Award”
Get NoScript 1.8.8.5

3. Stealther

Stealther is the plugin which adds Private browsing feature in Firefox. When it is activated it doesn’t not record Browsing history, Cache, Download history, Saved form data, Recent closed tabs list and HTTP header. So now you can surf web without leaving any sign on your computer.
Get Stealther 1.0.6

4. Dr.Web anti-virus link checker

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This plugin lets you check any link before downloading or visitng for viruses with Dr.Web anti-virus online version.
Get Dr.Web anti-virus link checker 1.0.18

5. BlockSite

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This can’t be named as Parental cantrol plugin but still it do a nifty job. It lets you block site which you don’t want to surf as well as it block the links of those websites by removing clicking ability from that links.
Get BlockSite 0.7.1

6. Distrust

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This is another Privat Browsing kind of a plugin when it is on it starts it’s process and when turned off it removes all the browsing history of that session. This plugin doesn’t clear the cache but expire it when Firefox closed.
Get Distrust 0.8.1

7. CookieCuller

This plugin allows you to manage your browser cookies and lets you delete unwanted cookies and keep the cookies which you want.
CookieCuller 1.3.1

8. Temporary Inbox

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There is a time on the time you surfing on internet you go through many website which require registration, but providing your real email everywhere is like welcoming spammers to bang your inbox with lots of spam mails. So to avoid spam this plugin generates a disposable email address which you can use to register on many sites and that email will automiatically remove after 6 hours.
Get Temporary Inbox 2.1.2

9. BetterPrivacy

Better Privacy is a plugin which lets you protect against those undeleatable cookies which have seized internet in past years. By using this plugin it automativally remove those cookies everytime you start your browser and it leaves no bad imapct on your browsing experience.
Get BetterPrivacy 1.22

10. Gmail S/MIME

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Using Gmail S/MIME addon you can send and receive secure and encrypted emails in your Gmail. It protects your email account messages and attachments easily without requiring any technical know-how.
Get Gmail S/MIME 0.3.7


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2 Comments

  1. jpetar75 (January 6th, 2009)

    Great post!!!

  2. Narendra.s.v (March 8th, 2009)

    Nice addons really like the link checker & viral threat!

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