Norton safe search is a security application from Norton that helps Internet users know if sites they are going to visit are dangerous or not. This is important because almost every day, there are reports of identity thefts and financial assets being taken from computers by ransomware and malware that was downloaded from dangerous websites.
Norton utilizes a system of community feedback to keep an eye on the Web which allows users to evaluate how sites work and whether there is anything suspicious happening when they visit those sites. In addition, site owners can submit their own websites for evaluation. If they meet certain standards and requirements, they can get a Norton Secured Seal, which informs users that the site is safe and reliable.
You can display the safety rating next to all search results within the browser by using the Norton Safe Search Extension for Google Chrome. This provides you with the best protection from identity thieves, phishing websites and online virus. The extension is light and doesn’t cause any slowdown to your computer.
But, the biggest drawback is that Norton’s rating is not included in the results for image, video and news searches. This is a huge oversight given the importance of such results to a user’s experience. It would be nice to see Norton’s ratings included in the results of search results for ads, as they are often malware-infested or phishing scams. Nonetheless this extension is worth a try to avoid the dangers of shopping and browsing on the Internet.