Shadowra mentioned this on a previous post, so I decided to give it a go. Seems like a very good browser extension. I would be interested in other peoples experience on this. The only negative for me is that it does not give "Green Ticks" on Google search results like Norton.
SafeToOpen Browser extension user reviews and opinions
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- Apr 21, 2016
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I'm glad to hear that you decided to give the SafeToOpen browser extension a try based on Shadowra's recommendation! It's always helpful to hear about others' experiences with a particular extension before deciding to use it.
Regarding your concern about the lack of "Green Ticks" on Google search results like Norton, it's important to note that different security tools may have varying ways of indicating the safety of websites. While Norton may use green ticks, SafeToOpen likely uses a different system to convey the safety status of websites.
SafeToOpen focuses on providing comprehensive security features to protect users from malicious websites and potential threats, even if it doesn't use the same visual indicators as Norton. It's always a good idea to consider the overall effectiveness and reliability of an extension rather than just the specific visual cues it provides.
If you have any specific questions or would like more information about SafeToOpen or any other browser extensions, feel free to ask!
Regarding your concern about the lack of "Green Ticks" on Google search results like Norton, it's important to note that different security tools may have varying ways of indicating the safety of websites. While Norton may use green ticks, SafeToOpen likely uses a different system to convey the safety status of websites.
SafeToOpen focuses on providing comprehensive security features to protect users from malicious websites and potential threats, even if it doesn't use the same visual indicators as Norton. It's always a good idea to consider the overall effectiveness and reliability of an extension rather than just the specific visual cues it provides.
If you have any specific questions or would like more information about SafeToOpen or any other browser extensions, feel free to ask!
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Have a look at their website SafeToOpen: Experience a Safer Internet
Safe to open uses AI to identify phising and fraud emails and websites. It analysis the visual elements of a website sort of in the same way as facial recognition software works. The AI engine calculates a value. This value is compared with a database of known brands. When the website's value is close to the value they have in their data base (meaning it looks like that website the fraud/scam wants to imitate), but the url is different it it warns you. For performance reasons this analysis is done in two steps (that is why it sometimes asks you whether you allow them to analyse the website's visual elements).
Because it is a completely different approach, you can combine Safe to Open with Norton or BitdefenderTrafficLight
Safe to open uses AI to identify phising and fraud emails and websites. It analysis the visual elements of a website sort of in the same way as facial recognition software works. The AI engine calculates a value. This value is compared with a database of known brands. When the website's value is close to the value they have in their data base (meaning it looks like that website the fraud/scam wants to imitate), but the url is different it it warns you. For performance reasons this analysis is done in two steps (that is why it sometimes asks you whether you allow them to analyse the website's visual elements).
Because it is a completely different approach, you can combine Safe to Open with Norton or BitdefenderTrafficLight
- Jul 5, 2019
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The Firefox version last updated Sept. 19 2022. No problem because of AI?
Could be, but Chrome version is from 27 January 2024. The difference is worrying IMO.
- Feb 25, 2017
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SafeToOpen Extension on Firefox received an update 6 days ago 
