You can scan your device for viruses and other malicious code any time you want. To manually scan files on your device: Open the app, and select Virus & Threat protection. Select SCAN. The scan starts. After the scan is finished, the product shows the following information: Total files checked – the number of the files that […]
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Scanning for viruses (F-Secure Android)
The app scans your device for viruses, harmful content, and other threats to your device or your data. When scanning is turned on, the app scans the device daily automatically. You can also scan the device manually at any time. Note: We recommend that you scan your device for threats whenever the product asks you to […]
Content types (F-Secure Android)
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 Android)
With Content Filtering, you can ensure that your child only views appropriate content on their device. Content Filtering works by restricting the websites that your child might access. The types of websites that your child can access are based on the profile set up for your child and the age group selected. For this reason, Content Filtering only works […]
Setting a bedtime (F-Secure Android)
By setting a bedtime, you can ensure that your child gets to sleep when they should. With the bedtime setting, you can set a different bedtime for school nights—from Sunday night to Thursday night—and weekend nights—from Friday night to Saturday night. To set bedtimes, do the following: On your own device, select People. Select the child’s […]
Setting time limits (F-Secure Android)
By setting up daily time limits, you can limit the amount of time that your child can use their device. You can restrict the following: How long your child is allowed to use their device per day. For example, you can allow access for only one hour per day. At what time, your child is […]
Limiting apps (F-Secure Android)
With App Control, you can select which apps are allowed when you set daily time limits and bedtimes. To limit apps: On your own device, select People. Select the child’s device from the list. Under FAMILY RULES, make sure that App Control is ON. If App Control is OFF, select App Control and use the slider to turn it on, then select SAVE. Under ALL CURRENT APPS, select […]
Setting up Family Rules for children (F-Secure Android)
Setting up Family Rules helps you keep your children safe from unsuitable content when on the internet. The internet is full of interesting websites, but you might not consider all content desirable or appropriate, especially for children. With Family Rules, there are different ways that you can restrict your child’s internet usage as follows: You […]
Returning from or entering a blocked website (F-Secure Android)
This topic explains what to do if you accidentally access a harmful site when using Safe Browser. If you accidentally access a harmful website when using Safe Browser, the app automatically blocks access to it and shows a page telling you that the website you have just tried entering is harmful. There are two things […]
Using Safe Browser for online banking and shopping (F-Secure Android)
Once Safe Browser is turned on in the app, all other network connections are put on hold temporarily. To access Safe Browser and trigger Banking Protection: Open the app, and select Secure Browsing. Select Start Safe Browser. Browse to an online banking or shopping site and carry out your transaction. When you enter an online banking or […]