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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98
- Date added: July 28, 2006
- Total Downloads: 975,098
- Downloads last week: 1,590
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A newer version of McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox is available.
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 381 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Even the most advanced antispyware security can't guarantee your computer's safety, because most programs scan your site for digital nasties after they've already taken root. This ingenious Firefox extension warns you about covert spyware and browser-hijack attempts as you visit a site.
SiteAdvisor operates as an unobtrusive signal in your browser interface, turning green if the site is safe, yellow if it's suspect, and red if it senses threats or annoyances. The same coding system applies to Yahoo and Google search results, inserting a red, yellow, or green icon next to each link. Clicking these icons provides full diagnostics of the sites' threats, including links to other suspect sites, high spam counts, and the number of dangerous downloads.
We also liked the URL highlighter, which displays site rankings directly from your search engine, helping deflect drive-by installs that may initiate as soon as you type a URL. In our tests, SiteAdvisor turned out accurate and reliable results, and though it doesn't have a wide array of features, we urge any regular Firefox user to try this no-cost extension.
Publisher's description
From McAfee :McAfee SiteAdvisor helps protect you from all kinds of Web-based security threats including spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser exploits, phishing, online fraud and identity theft. Our automated testers continually patrol the Web to browse sites, download files, and sign-up for things with e-mail addresses. As you search, browse, download or register online, SiteAdvisor's safety ratings help you stay safe and in control.
Version 21 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
CNET Editor's Note: The Download Now link will prompt a local download of the Firefox extension. To install the extension directly, open the file using your Firefox browser.
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User reviews of McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox 22
- Average user rating: 4.1 stars out of 381 votes
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Version: McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox 22
Pros: Tons of people use my computer, half of them can't spot an obvious virus lying in wait. Site Advisor helped with this as it warned them when they were going to clcick on an obviously malicious link. Like I said, it's good for inexperienced users. It's not overbearing, so it doesn't get in your face. Works for both Firefox and IE.
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox 22
Pros: This extension is great it tells you what website are safe & one that are just playing bad it's about time this extension made it's appearance.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox 22
"Just what you need for browsing"
Pros: Tells if the site is "bad" and what is "bad" about it. What more do you want?
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Version: McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox 22
"Be secure, and sure of your browsing!"
Pros: Tells you whether a website is good or bad for free! What's not to like?
Cons: Takes up a good amount of room on the status bar. I have a toolbar for extra Firefox extensions and I would love to be able to put it up there...
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7 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Version: McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox 22
Pros: I've tested it with some of virus, spyware, hack program but nothing could pass this such protecting wall. Excellent!!
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