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FireFox Fake Domain addon

Protect yourself against fake websites! Fake Domain Detective helps make sure the site you are on is where you really want to be.

Description

Fake Domain Detective, is a mozilla addon that helps prevent against fake domain attacks, which happens when someone creates a fake website designed to mimic a real one. Fake domain attacks are an increasingly common way to target people trying to access independentmedia and civil society websites. Fake Domain Detective will let you know if you accidentally visit a fake domain and help redirect you to where you really want to be.

Installation

####Production Latest version: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/fake-domain/ ####Local testing version: Please install the addon from the file fake-domain.xpi : https://github.com/bashz/FF-Fake-Domain/blob/master/fake-domain.xpi ####Dev installation Please download the source and refer to the cfx tool by mozilla : https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/SDK/Tools/cfx Copy config/config.json.sample to config/config.json Edit the new file to add the url from where the data are served on JSON format. Contact bechir@accessnow.org for further information if needed.

Additional Resources

Fake Domain Detective is a set of tools fighting against the fake domain phenomenon, Please visit https://fakedomains.accessnow.org for more tools and informations.

About Access

Access is an international human rights organization that defends and extends the digital rights of users at risk around the world. By combining innovative policy, user engagement, and direct technical support, we fight for open and secure communications for all.