What is Dr.Web LinkChecker?
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Dr.Web Link Checker is a free extension that can instantly scan webpages and files downloaded from the Internet, and block website attempts to monitor user activity and display advertisements.
If, for some reason, you have not yet entrusted Dr.Web products to defend your computers, use Dr.Web Link Checker, and surf the World Wide Web without fear of virus attacks, phishing attempts, and annoying ads!
Dr.Web Link Checker’s automatic features • Protects against phishing attacks and malware infections in social media. External links in social networks are scanned automatically, and then a warning is displayed about the danger of following links from social networks to other sites.
• Blocks attempts to monitor user Internet activity, including on social networks. Blocks all the most common ad network resources and web behaviour analytics that allow user search requests and visited sites to be analysed and the resulting collected data to be used to display specific ads to users.
• Blocks ads (social network advertising plugins embedded in pages of third-party sites, ad networks, flash banners and videos, and separate ad units on a page). User-created site exceptions lists indicate which sites can display ads.
User-requested scanning for phishing attempts, malware, unwanted or non-recommended sites
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- Doesn't effectively check links; often fails with errors.
- Causes annoying popups that disrupt the user experience.
- Privacy concerns due to the Russian origin of the product.
- Fails to check links and gives repeated errors.
- Annoying refresh popups that interfere with browsing.
- Concerns about data safety and potential spying.
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Dr.Web LinkChecker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Dr.Web LinkChecker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.