With the addition of the Web Filtering for Endpoint extension, you can expand safety ratings
to include site content and track pages viewed on domain sites. With the addition of Web
Reporter you can create detailed reports on websites.
The SiteAdvisor Enterprise Plus client software supports both Microsoft Internet Explorer and
Mozilla Firefox browsers.
NOTE:
The only difference in functionality between the browsers is that Firefox does not allow
users to hide the SiteAdvisor button with the View | Toolbars command or check file
downloads.
How safety ratings are compiled
A McAfee team derives safety ratings by testing a variety of criteria for each site and evaluating
the results to detect common threats.
Automated tests compile safety ratings for a website by:
• Downloading files to check for viruses and potentially unwanted programs bundled with the
download.
• Entering contact information into signup forms to check for resulting spam or a high volume
of non-spam emails sent by the site or its affiliates.
• Checking for excessive popup windows.
• Checking for attempts by the site to exploit browser vulnerabilities.
• Checking for deceptive or fraudulent practices employed by a site.
The team assimilates test results into a safety report that can also include:
• Feedback submitted by site owners, which might include descriptions of safety precautions
used by the site or responses to user feedback about the site.
• Feedback submitted by site users, which might include reports of phishing scams, bad
shopping experiences, and selling services that can be obtained without cost from other
sources.
• Additional analysis by McAfee professionals.
Safety icons and balloons protect during searches
When users type keywords into a popular search engine such as Google, Yahoo!, MSN, Ask, or
AOL.com, color-coded safety icons appear next to sites listed in the search results page:
Tests revealed no significant problems.
(Green, checkmark)
Tests revealed some issues users should know about. For example,
the site tried to change the testers’ browser defaults, displayed
popups, or sent them a significant amount of non-spam email.
(Yellow, exclamation point)
Tests revealed some serious issues that users should consider
carefully before accessing this site. For example, the site sent
testers spam email or bundled adware with a download.
(Red, x)
This site is blocked by a Prohibit List, Rating Actions, or Content
Actions policy option.
(Red, bar)
This site is unrated.
(Gray, question mark)
Introducing SiteAdvisor Enterprise Plus
How safety ratings are compiled
McAfee SiteAdvisor Enterprise Plus 3.0 Product Guide
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