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8.6.3.
AVG Search-Shield
When searching Internet with the AVG Search-Shield on, all search results returned
from the most popular search engines like Yahoo!, Google, MSN, etc. are evaluated
for dangerous or suspicious links. By checking these links and marking the bad links,
the
AVG Security Toolbar
warns you before you click on dangerous or suspicious
links, so you can ensure you only go to safe websites.
While a link is being evaluated on the search results page, you will see a graphic sign
next to the link informing that the link verification is in progress. When the evaluation
is complete, the respective informative icon will be displayed:
The linked page is safe (with Yahoo! search engine within
AVG Security
Toolbar
this icon will not be displayed!).
The linked page contains active threats! For your own safety, you will not be
allowed to visit this page.
Hovering over an individual rating icon will display details about the particular link in
question. Information include additional details of the threat (if any), the IP address
of the link and when the page was scanned by AVG:
8.6.4.
AVG Active Surf-Shield
This powerful protection will block malicious content of any webpage you try to open,
and prevent it from being downloaded to your computer. With this feature enabled,
clicking a link or typing in a URL to a dangerous site will automatically block you from
opening the web page thus protecting you from inadvertently being infected. It is
important to remember that exploited web pages can infect your computer simply by
visiting the affected site, for this reason when you request a dangerous webpage
containing exploits or other serious threats, the
AVG Security Toolbar
will not allow
your browser to display it.
If you do encounter a malicious web site, within your web browser the
AVG Security
Toolbar
will warn you with a screen similar to:
