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9.5.3. 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 does not contain threats but is somewhat suspicious (
questionable in origin or motive, therefore not recommended for e-shopping etc.
).
The linked page can be either safe itself, but containing further links to
positively dangerous pages; or suspicious in code, though not directly
employing any threats at the moment.
The linked page contains active threats! For your own safety, you will not be
allowed to visit this page.
The linked page is not accessible, and so could not be scanned.
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:
