What is WOT ?

[Dwij]

hello friends,

I heard about WOT associated with security purpose....
I want to know what is WOT and how does it provide security ?

Does anybody has information regarding this.....please help

[Big Fish]

WOT means Web Of Trust

WOT helps you to decide whether the site you are using is secure or not while surfing...

WOT is an extension - that is a small program - which can be added to Firefox or Internet Explorer.
Each time you do a search or check a website, WOT shows you whether the site is reliable or not.

WOT offers security(i.e decides the site is dishonest or not) based on two sources:

• Opinions same Internet
• Reputable sources such as SpamCop, hpHosts, JoeWein, DNS-BH, PhishTank and others who are specialized.

By combining these different sources, WOT can assess the reliability of the site and inform you.

[Steve123]

You can be protected from an incredible amount of malicious site by installing WOT with your internet browser...

• Faux-antivirus (WinAntivirus2007, etc.).
• Faux-antispyware
• Fake versions of software (modified version of eMule, CCleaner, Shareaza ...)
• Scam sites (imitation sites for banks, online auction, etc.).
• Website scam (pyramid schemes, fake jobs, software sales when they are free, etc.).
• Website contains viruses
• Site disseminating software containing Trojan horses
• Rogue traders
• Site that you are trying to steal your passwords, MSN, PayPal, Dofus, Habbo, and so on.
• etc..

NOTE - Keep in mind that WOT is not infallible! It will help you improve your security, but does not guarantee that you will avoid 100% of rogue sites.

[Zachary]

Installing Web of Trust...

If you are using Firefox, follow the steps -

1. Go to "Tools"> "modules"
2. Enter "WOT" and press ENTER
3. Click on "Add to Firefox"
4. Then "Install Now"
5. And "Restart Firefox"
6. Once Firefox has restarted, click "I Agree"
7. You can skip the next screen: WOT is already active and protects you. Simply close the screen
8. That's it. WOT is installed and you will not have to redo the operation.