When the firewall is turned on, it restricts access to and from your computer. Some applications may require that you allow them through the firewall to work properly. The product uses Windows Firewall to protect your computer. To change Windows Firewall settings: Open F-Secure SAFE from the Windows Start menu. On the main view, select Viruses and Threats. […]
Category: F-Secure for Windows
What is a firewall (F-Secure Windows)
The firewall prevents intruders and harmful applications getting into your computer from the internet. The firewall allows only safe internet connections from your computer and blocks intrusions from the internet. Source : Official F-Secure Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
Quick access to identity protection and password manager from the product (F-Secure Windows)
You can access your identity protection and password manager app directly from your antivirus product if it’s included in your subscription. The identity protection and password manager is an app that prevents you from falling victim to identity theft. To start protecting your identity online: Open F-Secure SAFE from the Windows Start menu. On the main view, select Identity. […]
Protecting your identity online (F-Secure Windows)
This section explains how to access F-Secure ID PROTECTION from the F-Secure SAFE app directly provided that it’s included in your subscription. Source : Official F-Secure Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
Content types (F-Secure Windows)
You can block access to several content types. Adult content Websites that are aimed at an adult audience with content that is clearly sexual, or containing sexual innuendo. For example, sex shop sites or sexually-oriented nudity. Disturbing Websites that contain images, explanations, or video games that can be disturbing. This category contains information, images and […]
Blocking web content (F-Secure Windows)
You can keep your children safe from the many threats on the internet by limiting the types of content they can view while browsing the web. You can block access to websites and pages that contain unsuitable content. To select the types of web content to block on all browsers: Open F-Secure SAFE from the […]
Setting time limits (F-Secure Windows)
You can control when and for how long a child can use the computer. You can control: For how long the child is allowed to use the computer. For example, you can allow access for only one hour per day. When the child is allowed to use the computer. For example, you can allow access […]
Setting up Family Rules (F-Secure Windows)
With Family Rules, you can limit the daily and nighttime device use as well as the access to inappropriate content to prevent your children from viewing undesirable material on the internet. The internet is full of interesting websites, but you might not consider all content desirable or appropriate, especially for children. With the content filtering, […]
Checking that browser extensions are in use (F-Secure Windows)
Browsing Protection requires browser extensions to be able to protect your web browsing, online banking and shopping, and to show you security information while you are browsing the internet. Once you have installed the product on your computer, the product tries to install the browser extensions automatically. When you open your browser, it displays a notification about […]
Remote Access Blocker (F-Secure Windows)
Remote Access Blocker prevents you from falling victim to phone scams while using online banking services. Fraudsters call thousands of random users daily and try to scam them through social engineering. Remote access scams have become a more and more widespread method of cheating money out of internet users. There are various ways how these […]