McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox 26.3

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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 26.3 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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Editor's review of McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox

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.

User reviews of McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox

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  McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox

  This is the one of, if not the best applications "McAfee" has to offer!

  by: Chainmail2006 on 30-Aug-2007 06:11:38 PM

  Pros: I'm not sure why it doesn't show that it works perfectly with "Vista", but it does. This is one "Mcafee" product I really like. I've used it for what seems like forever and watched it's data base grow to encompass 99% of all web sites and you can trust the advice it gives fully. It's a great learning application for children and the less experienced computer user. It's free and there are versions for both "Firefox" and "Internet Explorer". In my opinion it's a very useful tool.

  Cons: As popular as "Opera" is these days, I'd like to see a compatible version.

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  McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox

  THIS PROGRAM IS THE BOMB!!!

  by: Dano on 21-May-2007 01:13:59 PM

  Pros: I NEVER SEEN A PROGRAM DO THIS MUCH FOR FREE! I mean, its absolutly awesome! It's like god was watching you and guideing you to the right sites. It's like it knows what you want. It's like this program was writen by god him self. DOWNLOAD, if you know what's good for you :)

  Cons: What cons can there possibly be? This is the best invention since sliced bread.

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  McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox

  great idea a must have application

  by: chainsore on 25-Oct-2007 04:50:34 AM

  Pros: its free, we the users can submit info on sites that are bad..( must join their scheme)whatever that is eg they spam you or attempt to load malware etc i report and bad sites. download weekly downloader email should list really useful apps to get like this not their usual bunch of apps we hardly ever take notice of

  Cons: download says its not for vista yet..come on its a year since vista came out hurry up mcafee..but i put it on my vista pc & it seemed to install newhomeplanet.blogspot.com will detail any probs with it as dont think download let us do a 2nd review & ive only had it on vista 15mins. its fine on xp. doesnt explain why a site went from red to green..major flaw needs fixing eg have they retested it?? still need to list past ratings so we can see if they improve

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  McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox

  A Must For kids to surf SAFE!

  by: DR .No on 05-Oct-2007 06:25:19 AM

  Pros: Just awesome, anyone who surfs needs this, your mad without it! My Kids are on the net a lot and i always advise them if it flashes RED leave the site PRONTO! I also use in on Internet Explorer 7 and it stops you getting Phished!

  Cons: NONE!

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  McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox

  Best site advisor program!

  by: rammstein101 on 16-Jul-2008 10:14:31 PM

  Pros: It warns you about phishing sites and blocks off if there is a severe virus found on that website.

  Cons: Nothing yet

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