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Stone (Staffs) and District

Trusted website safety checkers

🔍 1. Google Safe Browsing

  • Website: Google Transparency Report
  • Why use it: Direct from Google. Tells you if a site is known for phishing, malware, or unsafe content.

🛡️ 2. VirusTotal

  • Website: https://www.virustotal.com
  • Why use it: Scans a URL (Web Address) with 70+ antivirus tools. Also checks files.
  • Bonus: Gives you a breakdown of all flags from different Virus engines like BitDefender, Kaspersky, etc.

🔐 3. Norton Safe Web

  • Website: https://safeweb.norton.com/
  • Why use it: Shows community reviews and Norton’s analysis of safety and trust.
  • Bonus: Has browser extension for automatic warnings.

⚠️ 4. URLVoid


5. Sucuri SiteCheck


🧠 Tips for Checking Site Safety:

  • Look for HTTPS: Secure sites begin with https://, not just http://.
  • Check for popups & redirects: Suspicious behavior is a red flag.
  • Don’t click unknown links from texts or emails—paste them into one of the tools above instead.