WebSecurity

WebSecurity

This extension is installed via the Administrator of the computer so that web browsing follows the policies in place for the ATI.

What is WebSecurity?
WebSecurity is a powerful, Administrator-installed Chrome extension that works with the Awareness Technologies suite of user productivity monitoring. It ensures secure web browsing by monitoring and blocking access to certain web content as per defined policies. The extension enhances control and visibility over web usage, best exemplified by its feature that displays a screenshot when a user reaches a blocked website.
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Stats
Rating: 2.65 (63)
Version: 2.11 (Last updated: 2022-10-13)
Creation date: 2020-05-07
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • nativeMessaging
  • <all_urls>
Size: 9.23K
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WebSecurity
WebSecurity (v1.4)
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Summary

WebSecurity is a Google Chrome extension that works in conjunction with Awareness Technologies user productivity monitoring software package to monitor and block access to web content in the Chrome browser. This extension is installed via the Administrator of the computer so that web browsing follows the policies in place for the Awareness Technologies software. Screenshot shows what happens when a blocked website is reached when the extension is in use in conjunction with Awareness Technologies user productivity monitoring software.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Prevents malware sites from loading
  • Keeps kids safe online
  • Useful for monitoring software
  • Helps in keeping the computer secure
Cons
  • Installed without user's permission
  • Difficult to remove
  • Causes lagging on the screen
  • Perceived as spyware
Most mentioned
  • Installed without permission
  • Difficult to remove
  • Perceived as spyware
  • Helps in keeping the computer secure
Recent reviews
I absolutely love this extension; it does a great job & protects you from being vulnerable to threats. So far, so good! Were a few glitches encountered periodically (but they have now been resolved and updated) It has managed to keep both my husband and I computers safe and secure and lets us rest easy knowing that there is no risk of potential unwanted problems. Certainly eliminates the risk of encountering unwanted guests in your computer. This is certainly a great find! I would recommend it as the publisher has done a good job of keeping it updated. I have tried one or two other plug ins, but was not happy with them, I found that they became outdated very quickly and therefore did not work, even though you weren’t always aware of this fact. The extension was still visible but actually was not working, The publisher abandoned the plug-in, which prevented me from actually being able to remove it. Regardless, it didn’t really matter to me because the plug-in extension was not operational, so it really didn’t make any difference to me.
by A Google user, 2016-03-25

It was installed on my system without me knowing and it cannot be removed.
by A Google user, 2016-02-10

Freaking malware... Probably installed by webwatcher, but this thing uses a lot of my internet bandwidth.
by A Google user, 2017-06-25
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Safety
Risk impact

WebSecurity 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 WebSecurity if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

WebSecurity is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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