Web Threat Shield

Web Threat Shield

Keeps you safe when browsing the web by identifying and blocking dangerous websites.

What is Web Threat Shield?
Web Threat Shield is a Chrome extension that functionally flags and blocks hazardous websites while surfing the internet. It not only alerts about dangerous sites but also blocks those attempting to install viruses and malware. This extension ensures the security of personal data, provides real-time protection against phishing sites and keeps a check on the reputation of websites you visit. It comes as a feature of the award-winning internet security from Webroot, protecting all your devices.
Stats
By: Webroot
Users: 5,000,000+
Version: 2.1.23136.1 (Last updated: 2023-06-06)
Creation date: 2020-11-05
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • notifications
  • downloads
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 512.00K
Stats date:

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Summary
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The Internet can be a scary place. Wouldn’t it be great if you could tell which sites were dangerous before it was too late? Now you can with the Webroot® Web Threat Shield.

The Webroot Web Threat Shield offers top-of-the-line defense against cybercrime while browsing the internet. It warns about unsafe websites before you click, and automatically blocks bad ones trying to install viruses and malware on your computer. You’ll have peace-of-mind knowing personal information like passwords and credit card details are safe.

The Webroot Web Threat Shield also provides up-to-the-minute data about website reputations and real-time protection against phishing sites.

The Webroot Web Threat Shield is available as a feature of our award-winning internet security that protects PCs, Mac computers, and mobile devices. Copy and paste the link below into the address bar above to learn which type of security is right for you. https://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/products/helpmechoose

If you are already using a Webroot SecureAnywhere® Antivirus, Webroot SecureAnywhere® Internet Security Plus, or Webroot SecureAnywhere® Internet Security Complete, locate the keycode used to activate your subscription and click “GET” at the top of your screen. If you can’t find your keycode, copy and paste the link below in the address bar above and we’ll help you find it. https://answers.webroot.com/Webroot/ukp.aspx?pid=12&app=vw&vw=1&login=1&solutionid=127 A keycode can be acquired at www.webroot.com.

By installing the Webroot Web Threat Shield Extension, you agree to the Webroot SecureAnywhere Solution Agreement available at https://www.webroot.com/us/en/legal/service-terms-and-conditions.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helps detect potentially malicious websites
Cons
  • Difficult to uninstall/remove from Chrome
  • May collect sensitive data without consent
  • May block needed push notifications and slow down localhost developments
Most mentioned
  • Difficult to uninstall/remove from Chrome
  • May collect sensitive data without consent
  • Blocks needed push notifications and slows down localhost developments
Recent reviews
the extensions part is confusing when your not sure if it installed. More instructions made clearer for the average person that is not up on computer workings.
by John Drennen John Drennen, 2024-04-13

I'm with John Smith. I don't know if I've downloaded the protection either. The page I landed on leaves me hanging. Is Webroot functioning on my system or not?
by Martin&Susanne Sweet Martin&Susanne Sweet, 2024-04-13

Not sure if I've downloaded protection or not. Certainly this could be made easier to install, yes?
by John Smith John Smith, 2024-04-08
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Safety
Risk impact

Web Threat Shield is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Web Threat Shield if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Web Threat Shield has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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