Internet Security by MetaCert

Name: Internet Security by MetaCert
Rating: 4.512 (250 reviews)
Author: MetaCert

Internet security for teams, remote workers and families.

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Internet Security by MetaCert offers robust protection against malware, phishing, and dangerous links directly within your browser, making it ideal for teams, remote workers, and families. This Chrome extension uses an advanced URL reputation system to identify safe, dangerous, and unknown links in real-time. With intuitive visual indicators—red warnings for danger, green shields for verified sites, and grey shields for caution—you can confidently browse and sign into websites.

Unlike traditional security tools, MetaCert uniquely protects you from new, emerging threats by verifying website authenticity beyond the standard padlock icon. Installation takes just one minute with no complicated setup. Try it risk-free with a 7-day free trial and benefit from a 30-day money-back guarantee. Developed by industry veterans behind popular browser extensions and web standards, MetaCert ensures fast, reliable, and privacy-respecting security.

Extension Privacy & Security Productivity Communication

By:

MetaCert

Users:

9,000

Rating:

4.51

(250)

Version:

5.0.2 Last updated: 2024-12-12

Creation date:

2020-07-02

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
cookies
storage
alarms
cookies

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

1.33MB

Email:

in*****@metacert.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

19 hours ago

Ranking

# 9,378 ▼ 95

Other rankings

#642 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 4

#26 in security keyword 68 ▼ 1

#43 in internet keyword 57 ▼ 1

#60 in secure keyword 50

#103 in protect keyword 47 ▲ 2

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Internet Security by MetaCert (v4.3.8)

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User reviews

Internet Security by MetaCert is praised for enhancing online safety, especially in the cryptocurrency space, by flagging phishing sites and offering clear trust indicators. Users appreciate the easy-to-use interface and helpful team support. However, criticisms include limited coverage of international and certain legitimate websites, a costly subscription, occasional doubts about phishing detection effectiveness, and some initial documentation or trust concerns. Overall, it is seen as a valuable tool for internet security, particularly for crypto users, but with room to improve coverage and user trust.

Pros

Provides useful security warnings against phishing sites and bad URLs, especially beneficial for cryptocurrency users.
Easy to use and adds a valuable layer of security when browsing online.
The extension helps increase peace of mind by indicating trusted sites with green shields and warning against suspicious sites with red or black labels.
Responsive and helpful support team with ongoing product improvements.
Highly recommended by users involved in crypto for safe online transactions and browsing.

Cons

Limited international coverage and site labeling, resulting in important local or frequently visited sites being marked as grey or uninspected.
Subscription cost is considered high or steep by some users, raising questions about value for money compared to alternative solutions.
Some users report a lack of phishing detection effectiveness or insufficient alerts on phishing websites.
Initial setup or clear documentation is lacking, causing difficulty for users trying to configure or understand the extension.
Trust issues with the extension due to predominantly positive reviews raising suspicion among some users.

Recent reviews

a great start - will be indispensable in the future.

ni*****, 2022-04-17

I'm sorry - but there is just NO international coverage. Even the Dutch Tax Office gets a grey label, let alone anything else in The Netherlands. Too bad - exit Metacert on the double!

Jo*****, 2021-05-29

request an account

Şt*****, 2021-01-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Internet Security by MetaCert requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

Internet Security by MetaCert has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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