On September 13, 2023, Get Safe Online, a global leader in online safety resources, proudly announced the Caribbean launch of its groundbreaking “Check a Website” service, including in Dominica. This innovative service, accessible at www.getsafeonline.dm/checkawebsite/, equips individuals and businesses with the ability to securely traverse the digital world by confirming the safety and legitimacy of websites prior to interaction.
In an era where online activities are deeply woven into our daily routines, the significance of verifying website safety and authenticity is paramount. As cyber threats escalate, it’s vital for users to possess tools that aid them in making informed decisions and safeguarding their personal and financial data.
Get Safe Online’s “Check a Website” tool offers users a user-friendly platform to evaluate the trustworthiness of websites they plan to visit. By simply inputting the website’s URL, users can swiftly obtain information about its safety status and potential risks. The tool ingeniously employs an algorithm to generate a trust score based on over 40 data sources and thousands of malicious website reports from law enforcement agencies, regulators, and consumer brands.
Tony Neate, CEO of Get Safe Online, expressed his excitement about the launch:
“We are delighted to bring the ‘Check a Website’ service to Dominica. As more individuals and businesses in the Caribbean region adopt the digital landscape, it’s essential they have the necessary tools to shield themselves from online threats. Our service strives to instill users with the confidence to safely navigate the internet, equipped with up-to-date information about the websites they engage with.”
Get Safe Online is recommencing campaign work in the Caribbean, courtesy of funding from the UK’s International Development Programme, provided by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
The British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, including Dominica, His Excellency Scott Furssedonn-Wood remarked:
“‘Get Safe Online’ has been instrumental in providing authoritative, practical information and advice to help people and small businesses across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean protect themselves from cybercrime.”
The Caribbean introduction of the “Check a Website” service aligns with Get Safe Online’s mission to foster online safety and security awareness in the Caribbean region. By empowering users with information, the organization aims to cultivate a safer online environment for all.
To utilize the “Check a Website” service in Dominica and make more informed online decisions, visit: www.getsafeonline.dm/checkawebsite/
The people who need this most are the people who put “facebook” into google search so that they can go to “facebook.com”. These people wouldn’t know what a “URL” is if it hit them in the face, much less to copy that URL to ANOTHER website to check for its safety.
You would probably be better off encouraging people to use safety focused browsers like Mozilla Firefox that will typically give warnings for unsafe websites.
Also hilariously enough the link in THIS article is INVALID. It looks like a valid link but the reference is a bunch of garbage
ADMIN: The links have been updated and will work now.
Well if it is funded by the U.K etc, will it be cheap or free even though most browsers already have that feature or the ability to quickly scan a site?
This service set up in the UK needs to be ‘Fact Checked’ themselves. It was set up to steer people away from the truth. If you read their mission and what they’re about, it says that they want to stop misinformation being spread online. They say that when you read information online, you must check all the evidence. However, this body is set up to fool people into believing the lies that they will be spreading themselves. They censor information that is not in line with lying leaders etc and spread propaganda at their leisure. I dare you to research this body yourself. See who funds it and who runs it. Get the evidence you need, then make up your mind whether you want to trust them!