linkspy

Since there are so many tools that enable you to copy or create websites out there, it does not come as a surprise that hackers take advantage of this only to create more professional looking websites. Unfortunately, this makes it increasingly difficult for users to differentiate between nefarious and trustworthy websites.

linkspy is a small piece of software that allows you to analyze suspicious links more carefully by checking out the response code and the content of any HTTP requests.

The setup is quick and painless, particularly since it only entails decompressing the archive and you can use the application right away without any further configuration. The program comes with a clean and well-structured interface that consists of two main panels.

The upper pane displays various details about a website, including the cache control, content type, location as well as the X-Content-Type-Options. You can preview the build of the HTML or XML file behind the website in the lower panel. The likelihood of having troubles getting around and using the functions are close to zero.

Functionality-wise, the application is as simple as it gets and all you need to do is paste the URL you want to verify in the dedicated field. Afterwards you can select the desired verification agent and the tool automatically displays various information about the header, types of connection, host server and response code that you can analyze.

It is necessary to mention that the app supports most known browsers, including but not limited to Chrome, Firebox, Safari and Internet Explorer. Moreover, you can use POST variables for a more accurate and thorough query. While the tool provides you with the information, you should keep in mind that you need to make the interpretation by yourself.

In the eventuality that you need to access various links that you suspect might be websites with malware or spyware, then linkspy might come in handy.