Norton safe search is a security program from Norton that lets Internet users know if websites they are going to visit are dangerous or not. This is crucial because nearly every day there are reports of identity thefts and financial assets being taken from computers by malware and ransomware that was downloaded from dangerous websites.
Norton utilizes a community feedback system to examine the Web. Users can examine the way websites function and if any suspicious activity occurs browsing these sites. Site owners can submit their own sites for evaluation and if they meet certain criteria they will be awarded the Norton Secured Seal, which assures users that the site is secure and trustworthy.
You can show the safety rating next to all search results within your browser by installing the Norton Safe Search Extension for Google Chrome. This gives you complete protection against identity thieves, phishing sites and online viruses. The extension is lightweight and won’t slow your computer.
One major issue is that Norton’s score is not displayed in the results for video, image and news searches. This is a huge oversight considering the importance of these results to the user’s experience. It would be ideal to see Norton’s ratings included in the results of search results for ads since they are typically plagued with malware or scams involving phishing. However it is worth a shot to stay clear of the risks of shopping and browsing on the Internet.
