Netcraft Extension

The Netcraft Extension enhances your browsing experience by providing detailed information about the websites you visit while protecting you from phishing attacks and malicious JavaScript. Developed by Netcraft, an Internet services company with expertise in anti-fraud and web security, this tool leverages community reporting and proactive detection to keep you safe online. The extension integrates seamlessly into your browser, offering real-time protection and easy access to site data.

Key Features

• Anti-Phishing Protection: The extension taps into Netcraft's anti-phishing community, which operates like a neighborhood watch. When users report phishing emails or fraudulent URLs, the information is processed and blocked for all extension users, providing an extra layer of defense. Netcraft also proactively searches for new fraudulent sites using diverse sources, ensuring rapid response to emerging threats.
• Malicious JavaScript Blocking: Since 2017, Netcraft has been detecting shopping site skimmers that steal credit card details and web miners that hijack your computer's processing power. The extension blocks sites compromised with malicious JavaScript and prevents pages containing identified malicious scripts from loading. It automatically reports such pages to Netcraft, helping protect the broader community.
• Detailed Site Reports: By clicking the Netcraft logo in your browser, you can access a wealth of information about any site you visit. This includes hosting details, risk ratings, and historical data, enabling you to make informed decisions about the safety of a website. This feature is particularly useful when visiting unfamiliar sites or before entering sensitive information.
• Easy Reporting of Suspicious Sites: If you encounter a suspected phishing or fraudulent site, you can report it to Netcraft with a single click. This contributes to community protection, and Netcraft offers an incentive scheme for submissions, including rewards like iPads, backpacks, and mugs. More details are available at https://report.netcraft.com/pages/report-incentives.

The extension is free to use and updates automatically to ensure you have the latest protections. For more information, visit https://www.netcraft.com/apps-extensions/browser-extension/. Netcraft's privacy policy is available at https://www.netcraft.com/privacy/.