What is URL Void?
URL Void is a free online service that lets you check the safety and reputation of websites before accessing them. It can analyze any website URL and provide useful information to determine if a site is malicious or safe to visit.
Some of the key things URL Void checks for include:
- Blacklist status - Checks if the site is on Google Safe Browsing or other blacklists for malware, phishing, spam etc.
- Website reputation - What is the overall reputation of the site based on factors like trust, credibility and traffic.
- Threat profile - Does the site contain threats like malware, viruses, trojans etc. that can harm your device.
- Suspicious content - Checks for misleading info, adult content, potential scams etc.
- Site security - Analyzes the TLS/SSL certificates to determine security strengths.
The results provide an easy to understand website safety report and also suggestions around changing passwords, clearing browsing data etc if you have visited an unsafe site earlier. Overall, URL Void serves as a handy first line of defense when visiting unknown sites.