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SiteAdvisor plugin warns surfers of dodgy sites

Web surfers can now get a little free advice on the trustworthiness of the sites they visit, thanks to a new browser plug-in released Wednesday by Boston's SiteAdvisor Inc.

The SiteAdvisor software, which works with both Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers, draws on information compiled from millions of automated Web site visits to let users know whether these sites are likely to yield annoyances such as spam, spyware or computer viruses.

SiteAdvisor warns users when they are visiting untrustworthy Web sites by placing a red "X" in the bottom corner of the browser. A yellow exclamation mark means that users should be cautious, because tests have revealed some issues with the site, and a green checkmark means that the site is trustworthy. SiteAdvisor plug-in warns surfers of dodgy sites - Computerworld

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