False ‘unsafe site’ warning

Norton 360 for iOS | Android
1

I keep getting an unsafe site warning on Amazon UK this started today.

1 Like
2

Norton 360 iOS or Android?
What’s the URL address? [space address to break link]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/

image
image423×245 57 KB

image
image440×317 71.6 KB

image
image1282×181 20.8 KB

fwiw ~ I’m not reproducing “unsafe site warning” ~
Norton 360 for Windows, Android nor Norton Private Browser.

Submit a file or URL to Norton for review here

===================================

While there is no official confirmation of a global security breach today, March 1, 2026, the Amazon UK platform recently experienced a major outage on February 27, 2026, which caused widespread checkout failures and error messages. If you are seeing an “unsafe site” warning specifically, it is often triggered by browser security filters like Google Safe Browsing if a site appears to be a phishing attempt or has certificate issues.

Potential Causes for the Warning

  • Phishing Scams: A massive spike in AI-generated phishing sites mimicking Amazon UK has been reported recently. Ensure the URL in your address bar is exactly https://www.amazon.co.uk and not a slight variation (e.g., amaznz.co.uk).
  • Browser/Certificate Glitch: Following the recent outage, your browser may be flagging a security certificate mismatch or “mixed content” where secure pages load unsecure elements.
  • Malicious Links: If you accessed the site through an email or SMS “security alert” or “refund” link, it is likely a fraudulent site designed to steal credentials.

Recommended Actions
Manual Login: Close your browser and manually type www.amazon.co.uk into the address bar instead of using bookmarks or external links.
Clear Cache: Clear your browser cache and cookies to remove any outdated or corrupted security data.
Check Status: Verify if others are reporting similar issues on DownDetector to see if this is a localized glitch or a broader platform issue.
Update Security: Go to your Amazon Login & Security settings to ensure Two-Step Verification is active

Does the warning appear on multiple browsers (e.g., Chrome and Safari) or just one?

Note: AI sourced content may make mistakes