DuckDuckGo Rolls Out New Scam Blocker to Protect Users from Online Threats

[Parkinsond]

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https://cybersecuritynews.com/duckduckgo-new-scam-blocker/

Unlike competitors relying on Google’s tools, DuckDuckGo’s proprietary system processes threat data anonymously via cybersecurity partner Netcraft, ensuring no user browsing data is shared with third parties.

Expanded Protection Against Diverse Scams​

The upgraded Scam Blocker now targets:

• Fraudulent investment/crypto sites: Mimicking legitimate platforms to steal financial data.
• Scareware: Fake virus alerts pressuring users into purchasing bogus security software.
• Phishing hubs: Impersonating trusted services to harvest login credentials.
• Malware distributors: Auto-downloading harmful files during site visits.
• Tracker-powered malici

When detecting risks, DuckDuckGo halts page loads and displays warnings, allowing safe navigation away from threats.

 

[jamey910111]

wish they released an extension if was possible, i don't use duckduckgo that much.

 

[oldschool]

wish they released an extension if was possible, i don't use duckduckgo that much.

Then use Netcraft with the browser of your choice.

 

[Parkinsond]

Then use Netcraft with the browser of your choice.

That was my conlusion, too.
Installed DDG a couple of hours ago; uninstalled immediately; slow and resource hog, with no extensions.

 

[oldschool]

That was my conlusion, too.
Installed DDG a couple of hours ago; uninstalled immediately; slow and resource hog, with no extensions.

I would never touch DDG. It's a business and the aim is to make profit. Just pick your poison.

 

[Parkinsond]

I would never touch DDG. It's a business and the aim is to make profit. Just pick your poison.

I love to learn the hard way

 

[Jonny Quest]

That was my conlusion, too.
Installed DDG a couple of hours ago; uninstalled immediately; slow and resource hog, with no extensions.

I love to learn the hard way

A lot of us learn that way, and when we share our experiences here, helps to save some of us possible unnecessary trial and error grief, as you posted in your above conclusions So thanks to you, I'll pass on trying DDG

 

[Zero Knowledge]

I like DDG search but it's browser is crap as other have said, but any way to improve security is good and should be commended..

 

[jamey910111]

Then use Netcraft with the browser of your choice.

Thank you! I will try it out.

 

[Sorrento]

@Zero Knowledge - I agree totally, the search for me is great but the browser not so