The app requires a network connection to transfer files for analysis, but you can select which type of networks are used. Using cellular networks gives you better protection, but may cause additional expenses. This depends on your service provider and contract. Tap and select Settings. Under Data usage, select the type of network connections that the app should […]
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Scanning on startup (F-Secure)
You can set antivirus protection to scan your device each time you turn it on. On the Antivirus screen, tap Settings. The Antivirus settings screen opens. Select Boot scan to turn on the scan that will check your device’s startup process each time you restart your device. Source : Official F-Secure Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
Assess files detected during scanning (F-Secure)
If the product detects a file containing a virus or other malicious code during scanning, the product will show details of the detected file after the scan is completed and prompt you for your desired action. To assess the detected file, follow these instructions: On the infection details screen, view the details of the detected file: Package […]
Scheduled scanning (F-Secure)
You can schedule a time to automatically scan your device for viruses and other malicious code at regular intervals. You can scan your device at regular intervals, for example daily, weekly or monthly. To set up a scheduled scan, follow these instructions: Browse to the Antivirus screen. On the Antivirus screen, tap Settings. Select Turn on scheduled scan to turn it on. […]
Manual scanning (F-Secure)
You can scan your device for viruses and other malicious code any time you want. To scan files on your device and the inserted memory card, follow these instructions: Browse to the Antivirus screen. Tap Scan now. The antivirus scan starts. After the scan is finished, the product shows the following information: Number of files scanned – The number […]
Scanning for viruses (F-Secure)
The product scans your device for viruses, harmful content, and other threats to your device or your data. The product scans installed programs and inserted memory cards for viruses, spyware, and riskware automatically. You can scan the device and memory card manually at any time, and schedule scans to run automatically at regular intervals. Note: […]
Returning from or entering a blocked website (F-Secure)
Instructions for possible actions when Safe browsing has blocked access to a harmful website. When Safe browsing is turned on, the product blocks access to harmful web sites. Safe browsing shows a block page that allows two actions. If you want to return to the page that you left, select Go to Homepage in the block page. […]
Using Safe browsing for online banking (F-Secure)
Once Safe browsing is turned on in your product, it automatically starts when you launch a supported web browser. To see an example of the message that appears when you enter a trusted online banking site, browse to the Banking Protection screen and click the Banking Protection notification link. To protect your online banking session, follow these […]
Protecting online banking (F-Secure)
The product protects you against harmful software or sites that may collect and send out personal details you enter during an online banking session, including credit card numbers, user account information, and passwords. When you enter an online banking site, the product automatically puts all other network connections on hold, except for sites you need […]
Protecting online browsing (F-Secure)
The product helps you evaluate the safety of web sites you visit and prevents you from accessing harmful web sites unintentionally. The product checks the safety of a web site automatically before you access the site. If the site is rated as suspicious or harmful, the product blocks the access to the site. The safety […]