IDN Safe

IDN Safe is a browser extension which blocks internationalized domain names to prevent you from visiting probable fake sites.

IDN Safe: Edge Add-on to Block Internationalized Domain Names

IDN Safe is an Edge add-on designed to block punycode or internationalized domain names. These domain names often allow spoofing of legitimate websites due to their use of Unicode. The risk of visiting a fake site which appears to visually represent a legitimate site is thus reduced with IDN Safe. Additionally, the add-on allows the temporary allowing of domains or the ability to whitelist them completely.

Add-on stats

Users: 1,061
30
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 1.5.1 (Last updated: 2020-08-21)
Version code: 1.5.1
Creation date: 2020-08-21
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 146.60K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

IDN Safe (v1.5.1)
5.00 (6) 2,000
Not available on Android
IDN Safe (v1.5)
5.00 (4) 389
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

IDN Safe requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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Risk likelihood analysis details
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