
It’s been 40 years since the first computer virus was unleashed, and widespread adoption of online connectivity has made their distribution a daily occurrence.

If these types of things are true about a given site, Norton Safe Web will warn you before you visit, and you can decide whether or not to proceed to that site. Does the site redirect users to other potentially compromised websites?.Is the site potentially faking other brands or other reputable sites?.Has the site ever been used to scam someone with fake products and services?.Is the site relatively new and yet showing the traits of suspicious activities (e.g., suspicious use of scripting languages or drive-by downloads)?.Has the site been compromised and known to distribute malware?.

Norton Safe Web provides safety ratings of websites based on multiple criteria:

Legitimate websites can be targeted by cybercriminals, older websites that are no longer managed may not be properly supported with good security, and some websites are built specifically to spread malware. Websites may be easy to create, but not all are made the same with regard to their security.
