BitDefender TrafficLight (BETA): Social Web Security, Re-invented

Thanks. It is installed now.

I noticed that the Search Results ratings icons have changed in appearance.

 

I see ...

 

It is available for Firefox 6:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/trafficlight/versions/

Use these instructions:

https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1923028&postcount=374

 

I just noticed that the AntiFraud Filter is showing as "On" with version 0.1.22.

 

Isn't this block claim a bit of an exaggeration from TrafficLight...

 

No........

 

BIG difference between TL's claim to "block any malware you come in contact with while browsing the internet",
and VIPRE's claim to be one of the top performers & they remove and block all types of threats.

VIPRE doesn't say they will block it all.

No biggie, just pointing out a bit of puffery.

 

I can't stand that - is there any way to remove it?

 

OK. Got it. Vipre doesn't block malware.

 

Remove what? Just click on it, it will close.

 

No - that grey icon (red selection) won't go away

 

It's not supposed to go away.
You'll have to live with it.

 

I see, bye-bye TrafficLight ...

 

That's a bit of an overreaction.

 

When using Google DNS and enabling the settings of the attached picture, Bitdefender Traffic Light shows search results faster on my PC.

Anyone else played with these settings?

 

True...
http://trafficlight.bitdefender.com/getstarted/getting_started.html

 

It's the toggle switch for the TL bar. Would it make any difference if it was any other colour? I must admit grey isn't that appealing.

 

The message clearly states the exact opposite, except in present sense.

Anyhow, I'm liking the new icons, and Firefox 6 compatibility.

 

A great addon for security this one.
Its only Wilders where i find such nifty security apps.
Thanks for this thread.

 

I like the concept but found that it ran heavy (RAM/CPU) when installed as an add-on to Firefox on our XP Pro SP3 setups.

 

On chrome its using around ~12mb of ram. and i haven't noticed any cpu heaviness..using with firefox as well. however i am on 7 32 bit.

 

Again installed the full installer of TL in my XP machine. Program file contains a Bitdefender folder with 723 Mb of size...:-o Also now to download any exe file I need to wait longer (otherwise browsing is fast as usual). But the efficiency of TL is more excellent now. It now detects all the links that contains Bitdefender detected files. I wish....... TL remains free after beta.

 

See the screenies of its detection.

 

I have my doubts as well.
The full installer is worth many AVs out there.
With it and some other add-ons like WOT, No Script, Adblock Plus... you could have all of your security in the browser; which, in itself, is an interesting idea.

 

Who would pay for it when there are several free alternatives?