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Monday, November 13, 2006

SiteAdvisor, McAffee - A Review by RagaTech

A true solution to malicious Domain threats

Ragatech Ratings : 4.5/5
Have you ever wished to know how dangerous is a web domain that you are using. How many phishing attacks have been made, how many spyware reports have been reported, and a lot more security related issues including spam, with respect to the website you are visiting

SiteAdvisor, by McAffee, is just the solution for you.
Its completely free and plus it has an extension for your firefox just incase you use it.
More than usefull, it is great at finding malicious sites and security threats that you need to be carefull of, that too even before you visit the site.

"McAfee SiteAdvisor is the 5-star rated Web safety tool that helps keep you safe from adware, spam and online scams as you search and browse the Web." - SiteAdvisor.com

Top rated by CNET and TopScience it also has featured in the Time "50 coolest websites" offers you features like:

Safe search ratings

SiteAdvisor ratings appear next to the results of popular search engines. Know in advance which search results are safe and which might cause adware, viruses, spam, or online scams. Mouse over any rating to see more info; click on any rating to see all the details.

Safe browse ratings

SiteAdvisor's browser plug-in changes color based on the safety of the sites you visit. Like a knowledgeable, experienced, tech-savvy friend, SiteAdvisor guides you with safety ratings based on tests of more than 95% of the trafficked Web.

Exploit protection

SiteAdvisor safely redirects you away from sites known to cause browser exploits. Exploits are one of the most serious security risks a site can pose to your PC. SiteAdvisor acts as a virtual safety net to keep you safe from them.

Link safety checking in e-mail & IM

SiteAdvisor Plus flags dangerous links in e-mail & instant messaging programs. Whether you receive a dangerous link or inadvertently send one, SiteAdvisor Plus informs you so that you can avoid danger before you even click.

Advanced phishing protection

SiteAdvisor Plus combines real-time scans and database checks to flag 'phishing' sites. Online scammers are using increasingly sophisticated fake sites to steal your identity and harm your PC. That's why advanced phishing protection is so important.

Protected mode

SiteAdvisor Plus offers password-controlled "Protected" mode to block dangerous sites. Actively shield your PC from dangerous sites, no matter where they appear: in search results, e-mails, instant messages, or through browsing. Great for shared PCs.

Automatic updates


Download the FireFox Extension here...
http://www.siteadvisor.com/download/ff.html

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