Computers > Internet TipsMarch 19, 2008

Tool Bar That Detects Impostor Websites

Does anyone know of a tool bar addition that tells you if you are on the website you have requested (not an impostor website)? I had it on my computer, but lost it. Thanks.

Christine from Melbourne, Australia

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By (Guest Post) 03/25/2008

Hi, the one you want is called SPOOFSTICK www.spoofstick.com lets you know if you are on a real website. I think it is great, it doesn't let you get fooled into thinking you are on a true site, when you are not.

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03/22/2008

I have never heard of "imposter websites" -- so I wonder if it's the same as what I would called a "mirrored site" ? What's the difference?
I am interested if you could tell me more !

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03/20/2008

It might be good, but it isn't worth anything if it doesn't work in or with the most up to date version of Firefox. It only works with Firefox versions 0.8 to 1.6a2. If your running a version that old, perhaps you should think about upgrading.

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03/20/2008

another GREAT tool is SiteAdvisor..a Firefox browser extension. wouldn't be without it!!!

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03/19/2008

Yes, I have the perfect solution.... Go to http://www.spoofstick.com/
I wouldn't be without it!

Happy Safe Surfing!
Monique

The picture is a screen shot of Spoofstick at 'work'.

RE: Tool Bar That Detects Impostor Websites

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03/19/2008

Sorry, I have found what I was looking for. It is called Spoofstick. Thanks anyway.

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03/19/2008

I use Mozilla Firefox for a web browser. It has that feature.

By (Guest Post) 03/19/2008

You can google tool bars and see what comes up. There are several and maybe you can pick out the name of what you had. If you can be more specific, that will help.

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