Want Chrome-style browsing with extra security checks built in? Comodo Dragon is a Chromium-based browser with Comodo Secure DNS, domain validation and privacy controls.
Chromium browsing
Dragon is built on Chromium, the open-source browser project behind Chrome. Tabs, bookmarks, and browser settings follow a familiar pattern, so common tasks such as opening pages and organizing saved sites use standard browser conventions.
The Chromium base also provides compatibility with many websites and web apps designed for Chromium browsers. Dragon includes support for browser add-ons, extending its browsing setup with plugins.
Secure DNS and domain validation
Comodo Secure DNS handles domain lookups as part of Dragon’s browsing features. The browser also includes Domain Validation technology for checking website domains and SSL certificates, adding a verification step when visiting sites.
Privacy controls
Dragon’s privacy features include controls aimed at limiting cookies, web tracking, and browser download tracking. These options are intended to reduce the amount of browsing activity exposed to tracking mechanisms while users visit sites.
- Web Inspector can scan a page for malware before you trust it.
- Virtual mode runs Dragon in an isolated container, separated from the rest of the computer.
- Several people can each use their own Dragon profile on one PC without signing in.
Pros
- Chromium-based browsing with a familiar interface
- Integrated Comodo Secure DNS service
- Domain-validation technology for checking websites
- Privacy controls for cookies and browser download tracking
Cons
- Comodos published requirements still list only up to Windows 8.1
Is Comodo Dragon based on Chromium?
Yes. Dragon uses Chromium and provides a familiar tabbed browser interface.
What security features does Dragon include?
It includes Comodo Secure DNS and Domain Validation technology for checking domains and SSL certificates.
What is Dragon's virtual mode?
It runs the browser inside an isolated container, so anything that happens while browsing is kept away from the real system.