The browsing protection requires browser extensions to work. In addition, browser extensions give you security information of potentially harmful websites and shows you the safety rating icons on search results. Note: Some browsers do not support extensions. If the product shows you a warning that the browser extension is not installed or is turned off: […]
Category: F-Secure for MAC
How to turn browsing protection on or off (F-Secure MAC)
The product protects you against harmful websites when browsing protection is turned on. When browsing protection is on, it shows you safety ratings for web sites listed on search engine results and blocks harmful websites. To turn on browsing protection: Click on the product icon in the menu bar. Click Preferences. Make sure that the Secure Browsing tab […]
What is browsing protection (F-Secure MAC)
Browsing protection helps you evaluate the safety of web sites you visit and prevents you from unintentionally accessing harmful web sites. Browsing protection shows you safety ratings for web sites listed on search engine results. By identifying web sites that contain security threats, such as malware (viruses, worms, trojans) and phishing, browsing protection’s safety ratings […]
Allowing applications that DeepGuard has blocked (F-Secure MAC)
If DeepGuard has blocked an application that you trust and want to allow, you can edit the rule for that application in the DeepGuard Configuration app. Note: The rules that DeepGuard creates are not user-specific, so they are visible to everyone who uses the same computer. For example, most macOS apps use the /Applications folder to install apps, which are […]
Optimizing DeepGuard for your system (F-Secure MAC)
You can use DeepGuard’s learning mode to create rules that allow applications and operations that appear when you use your computer normally. When you start the learning mode, use your computer as normal and start any applications that you want DeepGuard to allow. DeepGuard allows all file access attempts and creates customized rules for your […]
Selecting the DeepGuard security level (F-Secure MAC)
DeepGuard has three different security levels, or rulesets, that you can choose from, depending on how closely you want to monitor activity on your computer. To change the ruleset: Click on the product icon in the menu bar. Select Preferences from the menu. Click the DeepGuard tab. Click Advanced. Click the lock icon in the bottom-left corner. You need administrative […]
What is DeepGuard? (F-Secure MAC)
DeepGuard provides an additional layer of security to help protect your personal data against being deleted, ransomed, or stolen by harmful applications. DeepGuard makes sure that you use only safe applications. The safety of an application is verified from the trusted cloud service. If no information is available, DeepGuard displays a permission dialog that asks […]
Allow all connections to your computer (F-Secure MAC)
In some cases, you may need to turn off your firewall completely. To allow all connections between your computer and other computers in the Internet, follow these instructions: Click on the product icon in the menu bar. Select Open from the menu. On the main page, select Tools. Click Disable firewall. Source : Official F-Secure Brand Editor by : […]
What is a firewall (F-Secure MAC)
The firewall prevents intruders and harmful applications getting into your computer from the Internet. The firewall controls connections between your computer and other computers in the Internet. You can use the product to temporarily allow all connections. Source : Official F-Secure Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
Check the update status (F-Secure MAC)
View the date and time of the latest update. Usually, you do not need to check the updates as the product receives the latest updates automatically when you are connected to the Internet. To make sure that you have the latest updates: Click on the product icon in the menu bar. Select Check for updates from the […]