SiteAdvisor is a tool from McAfee that protects Internet users from all kinds of Web-based security threats and annoyances including spyware, adware, unwanted software, spam, pop-ups, online fraud and identity theft.
SiteAdvisor summarize the safety results with intuitive red, yellow and green ratings. The ratings based on :
- Web sites are tested for 'phishing' and other online scams, affiliations with dangerous sites, excessive pop-ups, and browser exploits.
- Downloads are analyzed by installing software on our test computers and checking for viruses and any bundled adware, spyware or other unwanted programs.
- Sign-up forms are completed using a one-time use e-mail address so the volume and "spamminess" of any subsequent e-mail can be tracked.
- Feedback from individual users and site owners, plus analysis by McAfee staff enhance SiteAdvisor's automated testing.
* Evaluated more than 8 million Web sites covering more than 95% of Web traffic
* Downloaded and tested more than 5 million pieces of software
* Provided unique e-mail addresses on more than 7 million registration forms
SiteAdvisor hasn't scanned everything yet, but they will continue to perform tens of thousands of new tests every day.
You can download this online tool for FREE from their website.
Using this SiteAdvisor will make you :
* stay safe from online threats
* stay safe while you search
* stay safe while you browse
* stay safe while you e-mail
* stay safe while you IM
* get advanced phising protection
For testing your knowledge about web safety you can take their spam quiz and spyware quiz.
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