Digital Secure Manage Safe Browsing Web Extension
Digital Secure
Manage Safe Browsing Web ExtensionProtect your data and device from hidden online threats. Set up the Safe Browsing extension to automatically spot fake storefronts, block credential-stealing sites, and keep your device running smoothly.
Before you begin
A Digital Secure paid subscription is required to install the Safe Browsing Web Extension.
Steps
- Open theVerizon Protect app.
- Navigate: .
- Select theBrowsing tab.
- Tap theSafe Browsing switchto turn on or off.
- TapProtection from shopping, banking & crypto threats.
- Do one of the following:
- To activate for Safari:
- Open theSafari app.
- Tap theExtensions menuon the left side of the address bar.
- TapManage Extensions.
- Tap theVerizon Protect Browsing Security extensionthen selectall websites.
- Return to the .
- To activate for Android:
- Tap theHow to activate tab.
- TapAllow permissions.
- Review the steps for each of the following permissions (accessibility, overlay) then tapOpen Settingsand complete the steps to turn on.
- Return to the .
- Tap theDisplay risk status switchto turn on or off.
- From the Manage protection setting section, tap any of the following options to turn on or off:
- Shopping websites: Check for scams & analyze shopper reviews & site popularity to help you avoid fraudulent stores & checkout pages.
- Banking websites: Identify & block fake banking sites to help protect your credentials from being exposed.
- Crypto-jacking websites: Detect & block sites that secretly use your device to mine crypto, helping protect device performance, battery life & security.
- General websites: Check websites for security risks & analyze search result links before you open them to alert you of & block threats.