Articles Tagged: F-Secure for Home

This section explains what is Security Cloud and how you can contribute anonymous data and help us improve the product. Source : Official F-Secure Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team

Instructions on how to change how your computer connects to the internet and how you want to handle updates while using mobile networks. Your Internet service provider (ISP) may offer or require you to use a proxy. A proxy acts as an intermediary between your computer and the internet. It intercepts all requests to the […]

View the date and time of the latest update. When automatic updates are turned on, the product receives the latest updates automatically when you are connected to the internet. To see details of the latest updates for the installed products: Open F-Secure SAFE from the Windows Start menu. On the main view, select Viruses and Threats. On the Viruses […]

Automatic updates keep your computer protected from the latest threats. The product retrieves the latest updates to your computer automatically when you are connected to the internet. It detects the network traffic and does not disturb your other internet use even with a slow network connection. Source : Official F-Secure Brand Editor by : BEST […]

The product is designed to work with Windows Firewall. Other personal firewalls require additional setup to work with the product. The product uses Windows Firewall for basic firewall functions, such as controlling incoming network traffic and keeping your internal network separate from the public internet. In addition, DeepGuard monitors installed applications and prevents suspicious applications […]

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. […]

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

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. […]

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

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 […]