Tag Archives: WOT
How to Check if a URL is Safe
Before you click on an unknown URL, check it first using the Trend Micro Web Reputation Search Tool. This tool can also check your own website or blog to see if it’s harboring malicious code that could hurt your sites visibility through search. Did you know that in the United States alone, there are more [...]
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TechJaws has provided information on current Security Risks, Misleading Applications, Rogue Software and Scareware for more than a year. We try very hard to keep our visitors and fans informed. Recently, I received an email from an unknown person, thanking me for an article I published on how to remove AvCare. The person Goggled “How [...]
Full StoryWeb of Trust Launches New Version
Web of Trust launches new version of the popular browser security tool to fit Web surfing habits. Web of Trust launches a new version of the WOT safe surfing add-on with customizable protection. Experienced Web users who prefer “Light” protection get a simple warning if they surf to a page with a poor reputation, whereas [...]
Full StoryWOT Makes Web Search Safer
If you are searching for something in Google or Yahoo, the WOT addon will proactively provide you with a rating for each of the links that are returned from your search results. What types of warning levels are there? There are 5 reputation levels that you should know. Very poor reputation – Don’t click on [...]
Full StoryMySQL Founder Joins Web of Trust
Michael “Monty” Widenius, the founder of MySQL, recently departed from Sun Microsystems, has joined the Web of Trust team. Monty’s investment company, Open Ocean, has just closed a round of funding with WOT, and he will take a seat on the company’s Board of Directors. From Michaels Blog: The most exiting thing that has happened [...]
Full StoryWhen You Think its Safe its Not!
I always surf the web with my trusted WOT add-on for Firefox, it warns me when a site is rated dangerous. What would you think if we told you that Google’s developer site was serving up more than cool content? I am sure you would feel safe on any site that is part of the [...]
Full StoryGoogle Chrome to add WOT extension
If you haven’t heard, Google is developing extensions for its Chrome browser. The good news, WOT (Web of Trust) is listed in the top 15 add-ons being offered by Google Chrome. Google developers have a lot of work ahead of them, but I trust that they will dazzle the masses. Google has released a document [...]
Full StoryHow Safe is Your Email?
Are you using Gmail, Yahoo or Windows Live Hotmail? Did you know there has been a tremendous increase in phishing emails due to the holiday season as well as the financial crisis? You can feel safer by downloading a free utility for added security protection for all 3 of these email services! WOT (Web of [...]
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