Monday, May 14, 2012

ScanURL - check any web address to make sure it's safe


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ScanURL is a site that will check a URL (web address or domain) and see if it has been reported for phishing, malware, viruses or a poor reputation. It uses multiple 3rd party services, including Google Safe Browsing Diagnostic to scan the websites and report back to you.

This is a great tool to check web sites before you visit them, especially if you are unsure about them. It's also a great tool to share with others to help them protect themselves from malicious web sites.

Here's the report for this blog site: (nice and safe)