What can I use with MS Edge to block malicious websites?

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Hello, is there any free and light programs which can block malicious websites WITH my configuration?

Thank you in advance

 

[enaph]

Have you ever tried Norton ConnectSafe?

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Have you ever tried Norton ConnectSafe?

Will it just block malicious websites and what is the resource usage?

 

[illumination]

Here is a blast from the not so far back past..

K9 Web Protection

With Edge you are limited, applications like K9 webfilter "which is free" or Adguard are your two best choices.

 

[Pat MacKnife]

Bitdefender TrafficLight is also good (add-on for Firefox and Chrome)
or website advisor from Mcafee

 

[Rishi]

Malwarebytes Antimalware in your current setup itself has a web blocking module(it is certainly useful with Tor). But if you want purely browser based security you could try addons like Bitdefender Trafficlight.

Or use a secure Dns, I am using DnsJumper(portable) to change Dns according to my needs- fastest,secure or family safe.

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Malwarebytes Antimalware in your current setup itself has a web blocking module(it is certainly useful with Tor). But if you purely browser based security you could try addons like Bitdefender Trafficlight.
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Or use a secure Dns, I am using DnsJumper(portable to change Dns according to my needs- fastest,secure or family safe.
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I can't use BD TrafficLight because I'm using Edge, Norton ConnectSafe looks good but...

 

[Kantry123]

Will it just block malicious websites and what is the resource usage?

Its DNS and NOT a SOFTWARE so u will get protection without the need of additional program!!

regards

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Its DNS and NOT a SOFTWARE so u will get protection without the need of additional program!!

regards

Is there anything I need to know because I have never used a DNS before?

 

[Rishi]

I can't use BD TrafficLight because I'm using Edge, Norton ConnectSafe looks good but...

Fortinet has very good web blocking and it can be used as a companion to main Security products during installation. Or K-9 as @illumination suggested.

 

[Pat MacKnife]

I can't use BD TrafficLight because I'm using Edge, Norton ConnectSafe looks good but...

Webadvisor from McAfee will protect Edge

McAfee WebAdvisor by Intel Security

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Fortinet has very good web blocking and it can be used as a companion to main Security products during installation. Or K-9 as @illumination suggested.

Is it compatible with MS Edge?

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Webadvisor from McAfee will protect Edge

McAfee WebAdvisor by Intel Security

Thank you for the tip but McAfee products really slow my system down.

 

[Rishi]

DNS is basically a service resolving numeric IP addresses to user-readable website domains. Secure DNS just discard the malicious IP.

 

[Alkajak]

Edit: Nvm, I think you meant Fortinet.

 

[DracusNarcrym]

DNS is basically a service resolving numeric IP addresses to user-readable website domains. Secure DNS just discard the malicious IP.

DNS is exactly what @Rishi explained here! Couldn't have said it better myself.

DNS is an excellent solution for website blocking, plus in most cases it has extra features.
Here are the top free DNS services which also provide malicious hostname blocking:
Norton ConnectSafe
Comodo Secure DNS
OpenDNS


If you do not want to use a DNS service with malware blocking features, then I would recommend something in the lines of Adguard, PeerBlock or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium for this task.

 

[Ink]

Changed Title to reflect reference to Microsoft Edge.

You are already using Smartscreen, unless you disabled it. Avoiding Phishing and Malicious sites takes practice, so better brush up on those skills. If a site doesn't look right, leave.

For paranoid users, browse in a sandbox.

Alternatively you could use desktop-based software, or a DNS by changing your Internet settings.

 

[Rishi]

Another way- can use secured Hosts file edited for the purpose of blocking malware content(caution: backup your original hosts file before trying) refer: How Effective is Blocking Websites using HOSTS file?
MVPS hosts
HostsMan

 

[DracusNarcrym]

Another way- can use secured Hosts file edited for the purpose of blocking malware content(caution: backup your original hosts file before trying) refer: How Effective is Blocking Websites using HOSTS file?
and MVPS hosts

Note that the hosts file doesn't contain any crucial entries anymore (localhost resolution in Windows 7 and above is natively handled by the DNS itself, so the entries matching the hostname localhost to 127.0.0.1 are redundant), however it still is a good idea to back it up.

Also note that there has been some controversy regarding Microsoft hostnames (e.g. telemetry) not being "blocked" by the hosts file, even when they are properly added to it.

 

[Rishi]

localhost resolution in Windows 7 and above is natively handled by the DNS itself, so the entries matching the hostname localhost to 127.0.0.1 are redundant

I agree but as the OP is not comfortable with secure DNS , it's better to hardcode Hosts and then let the ISP DNS take over.Also,the microsoft's telemetry built into windows code, unlike a simple DNS query based access.
Stop Windows 10 From Spying On You? 36 DNS Addresses to host file.