Norton Safe Web
Norton Safe Web - Identity Protection & Online Scam Prevention
Add-on stats
- tabs
- webNavigation
- activeTab
- storage
- <all_urls>
- alarms
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- downloads
- notifications
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Add-on summary
Norton Safe Web defends you from identity theft and online scams by warning you of dangerous sites while you search, shop, or browse online.
We provide safety information for every page you load by querying our Remote URL Reputation Service that is constantly updated with the latest threat intelligence. We automatically block malicious pages and downloads to provide you with a safe online experience.
By using this extension, you are subject to the applicable product terms you agreed to upon installation of your product: https://www.nortonlifelock.com/content/dam/nortonlifelock/docs/eulas/licensing-agreement/norton-safesearch-2016-eula-en.pdf
Privacy Policy: https://www.nortonlifelock.com/privacy
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated.- Works well but slows down my browser a bit
- Super extension.
- Very limited functionality
- Gives false ratings and blocks safe websites
- No opportunity to report dangerous sites for non-paying users
- Lack of recent updates for Firefox version
- Can block legitimate sites while allowing dangerous ones
- False positives and blocking of safe websites
- Limited functionality compared to competitors
- Need for updates and better support
User reviews
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Norton Safe Web requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Norton Safe Web has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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