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displayed!
).
The linked page does not contain threats but is somewhat suspicious (
questionable in origin or motive, therefore not recommended for e-shopping
etc.
).
The linked page can be either safe itself, but containing further links to
positively dangerous pages; or suspicious in code, though not directly employing
any threats at the moment.
The linked page contains active threats! For your own safety, you will not be
allowed to visit this page.
The linked page is not accessible, and so could not be scanned.
Hovering over an individual rating icon will display details about the particular link in
question. Information include additional details of the threat (if any), the IP address of
the link and when the page was scanned by AVG:
7.3.4. Surf-Shield
This powerful protection will block malicious content of any webpage you try to open,
and prevent it from being downloaded to your computer. With this feature enabled,
clicking a link or typing in a URL to a dangerous site will automatically block you from
opening the web page thus protecting you from inadvertently being infected. It is
important to remember that exploited web pages can infect your computer simply by
visiting the affected site, for this reason when you request a dangerous webpage
containing exploits or other serious threats, the
AVG Link Scanner
will not allow your
browser to display it.
If you do encounter a malicious web site, within your web browser the
AVG Link
Scanner
will warn you with a screen similar to:
