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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.