Spyware are programs that collect your personal information. Spyware may collect personal information including: Internet sites you have browsed, e-mail addresses from your computer, passwords, or credit card numbers. Spyware almost always installs itself without your explicit permission. Spyware may get installed together with a useful program or by tricking you into clicking an option […]
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Viruses (F-Secure MAC)
Viruses are usually programs that can attach themselves to files and replicate themselves repeatedly; they can alter and replace the contents of other files in a way that may damage your computer. A virus is a program that is normally installed without your knowledge on your computer. Once there, the virus tries to replicate itself. […]
What are viruses and other malware (F-Secure MAC)
Malware are programs specifically designed to damage your computer, use your computer for illegal purposes without your knowledge, or steal information from your computer. Malware can: take control over your web browser, redirect your search attempts, show unwanted advertising, keep track on the web sites you visit, steal personal information such as your banking information, […]
Protecting the computer against harmful content (F-Secure MAC)
The product protects the computer from programs that may steal personal information, damage the computer, or use it for illegal purposes. By default, the virus protection handles all harmful files as soon as it finds them so that they can cause no harm. The product automatically scans your local hard drives, any removable media (such […]
Uninstallation (F-Secure MAC)
The product cannot be uninstalled by moving the application to the Trash. You need to use the product uninstaller to remove it from your computer. You need rights to administer the computer to uninstall the product. Follow these instructions: Open the folder where you installed the product. By default, the product is in the Applications folder. Double-click […]
Protection status icons (F-Secure MAC)
The icons of the Status page show you the overall status of the product and its features. The following icons show you the status of the product and its security features. Status icon Status name Description OK Your device is protected. Features are turned on and working properly. Information The product informs you about a special status. […]
Getting started (F-Secure MAC)
This section describes how you can access the product tools and features and how you can change the product settings. Source : Official F-Secure Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
Introduction (F-Secure MAC)
This guide gives you general information about the product and instructs you on how to get started with and use it. F-Secure Computer Protection offers the most powerful protection for Windows and Mac computers with the latest tools available. It includes a Premium version that incorporates advanced security functions, such as DataGuard and Application Control. […]
Supported operating system versions (F-Secure MAC)
This topic lists the supported Mac versions. Supported operating system versions: macOS version 12.0 (Monterey) macOS version 11.0 (Big Sur) macOS version 10.15 (Catalina) Source : Official F-Secure Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
Installing SAFE on your computer (F-Secure MAC)
Instructions on how to install SAFE from My F-Secure to your computer. Note: An internet connection is required to validate your subscription and receive updates. Log in to My F-Secure with your account username and password. Select Add device. If all your current SAFE licenses are in use, you can select Buy more to purchase additional licenses. Choose whose […]