There are mixed
opinions when asked whether the Internet is still safe. Some would say yes,
while some will say no. There are hundreds of thousands of websites out there
but you can't tell whether a particular website is safe for browsing or not.
There are widespread links on some sites that may lead you to spam websites,
install malicious software on your computer, steal confidential information,
and so on. Even if you have a good antivirus program installed, you can still
not be sure whether the link you're about to click is safe or not.
If you would like to
practice extra caution and find out whether a website is safe to go to, check
out below some useful tools that you can use to help you keep safe on the
Internet.
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Norton Safe Web
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This is a simple and easy-to-use online tool that lets users
find out whether a certain website is safe for browsing or not by simply
entering the URL of the site you want to check. The Norton Safe Web tool will
generate a complete threat report for you. The tool will scan the website
for eighteen different types of threats, which includes viruses, malwares,
Trojans, downloaders, remote access software, information stealers, and
others. For more information about this tool, visit the Norton Safe Web support site.
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Web of Trust (WOT)
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Another popular
utility that helps users find out the reputation of any website on the
Internet. Web of Trust add-ons are available for different browsers that shows
the trustworthiness of any website right inside your browser. Users can even
rate different sites using WOT to help other users stay safe online. To use
this utility, simply enter the URL in the field provided at the upper-right
corner and it will display the detailed report about the site. It is
recommended that you install the WOT browser extension to find out the
authenticity of any website.
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Online Link Scan
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If you just want to know whether you should open a certain
website or not, choose Online Link Scan. This service will scan the website
for viruses, malware, spyware, and Trojans. It uses other online tools such
as AVG, Google Safe Browsing, etc. to check the authenticity of any website.
After entering the address of the website you want to check, wait for the
service to show the results. For more information about this tool, visit
the Online Link Scan website.
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McAfee SiteAdvisor
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The McAfee Site Advisor is another handy tool that also
performs analysis whether the site you want to visit is free from any threats
or not. To use it, locate the text box named View a Site Report on the right
sidebar, where you will enter the website you want to be checked, and then
click on View Report. The utility checks the website for email test,
download tests, online affiliations, and annoyances. The email test checks
the site for any spam emails when the users sign up on the website for
newsletter or any other purpose. The download test checks the site's
downloadable files and determines if they are trustworthy. Online
affiliation, on the other hand, pertains to the linking practices of the
website like advertisements, etc. And lastly, the annoyances test the overall
website and check if there are any pop ups or anything that will make the
website difficult to view and navigate.
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