Web of Trust Launches New Version
by Frank Jovine on 03/31/2009 in Online Security Tools, Security
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 selecting “Maximum Safety” will prevent a risky page from loading. Parents with young children can choose the “Parental Control” mode which blocks access to sites that contain pornography or other adult content.
WOT provides four convenient one-click protection options that can be changed instantly depending on the situation:
- “Light” protection suits experienced Web users
- “Basic” protection guides the user by giving warnings
- “Maximum Safety” stops dangerous Web sites from loading
- “Parental Control” blocks access to Web sites with a poor child safety rating and no rating at all
“Four million Internet surfers worldwide trust WOT to protect them when they search and shop on the Internet. People need choices that fit their web surfing habits. With WOT’s new one-click protection options, we provide personalized safe surfing,” said CEO Esa Suurio.
Free Web safety tool provides protection against online threats
Web of Trust offers Internet users preventive protection against Web-based attacks, online scams, identify theft, and unreliable shopping sites. The WOT security add-on provides safety ratings to search results when using Google, Yahoo!, Digg and other popular sites, helping users protect their computers and personal information. Web site ratings are continuously updated by the user community and from numerous trusted sources, such as phishing site listings. The free Internet security add-on works with Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers and can be downloaded at http://www.mywot.com.
Supporting Facts of WOT
- WOT has been downloaded by 4 million users
- Information on 22 million websites
- 1 in every 20 websites is harmful
- WOT users contribute by rating and commenting on websites
- WOT also receives information from a large number of trusted sources, such as PhishTank, hpHosts, DNS-BH Malware Domain list and Artists Against 419.
- Available in 14 languages, now also in Chinese and Japanese
Resources
- WOT videos http://www.youtube.com/mywot
- Screen prints, logos, and photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/mywot/sets
Visit Web of Trust today!!!
Colin
Mar 31st, 2009
Hi Frank,
I’ll be posting probably tomorrow but I like the ease of use and settings that this update has provided, especially when I decide to tiptoe into the unknown LOL.
Got caught up with Conficker today, so many users updating and patching last minute yesterday and today, although Conficker C is now live in Asia but no action as of yet.
We wait and see!
Frank J
Mar 31st, 2009
Colin,
So do I, and the added parental control is fantastic!
nukemdomis
Mar 31st, 2009
Hi Frank,
Came here from the WOT blog where I also left a comment for them. Just yesterday I was reading something from here for the first time. Nice site.
WOT is the best of the best hands down. I just wish we had green rings of trust to warn us about everything questionable in life.
Frank J
Apr 1st, 2009
WOT is a terrific tool and one everyone should have. I look forward to speaking with you over at WOT and here.
Deborah
Apr 1st, 2009
Thank you, Frank, for the support you have given WOT. It’s people like you that have helped us build such a strong and dedicated community.
I like nukemdomis’s idea about the green rings of trust everywhere. I’ll bring it up in our next development meeting! Y’all be careful out there.
Safe surfing,
Deborah
Web of Trust
Frank J
Apr 1st, 2009
Deborah,
Thank you for such a great tool that will sure grow over time. Thank you also for allowing me to make my fans aware of such a great service.