Forta Foundation Launches the Forta URL Authenticator to Curtail Crypto Scams

Forta, a fast-growing firm that leverages cutting-edge technology and community collaboration to detect and combat scams, attacks, and exploits, has announced the launch of its Forta URL Authenticator.

Forta to Protect Web3 Users Against Rising Frauds

Following its design, Forta URL Authenticator will be a cutting-edge Chrome extension that empowers users to navigate the Web3 ecosystem with confidence. It provides instant verification of URLs to distinguish legitimate sites from scams. The launch of the Forta URL Authenticator follows the team’s mission to combat the growing rate of malicious activities in the crypto ecosystem.

Forta has taken it upon itself to debut this product in response to the growing threats from Web3 scams, which have reached alarming new heights and have seen billions stolen from innocent users yearly.

The Forta team believes that the increasing risks faced by Web3 users have made robust security measures a necessity and not just a luxury. Hence, the collective need for enhanced security in the Web3 space has triggered the launch of the Forta URL Authenticator, a product of community collaboration. The product aims to help users navigate the Web3 ecosystem safely.

While the Forta URL Authenticator is available at no cost, with no need for login or wallet connection, the extension allows users to authenticate sites in seconds, features a comprehensive whitelist, and provides access to over 25,000 verified Web3 domains from leading DeFi projects.

Furthermore, the browser extension features an extensive backlist that allows users to leverage Forta’s advanced threat intelligence network to keep them clear of millions of reported scam URLs, updated in real-time from Forta’s world-class threat intelligence database. It also promises instant verification, allowing users to verify the safety of any URL within seconds.

A key feature of the Forta URL authenticator is its easy installation and use. Users are required to download the extension, which is available on the Chrome Web Store, and start verifying URLs to safeguard their digital assets.

Impressively, the Forta URL Authenticator aims to finally allow web3 users to take control of their security.