Showing posts with label web security. Show all posts
Showing posts with label web security. Show all posts

Monday, August 17, 2009

raise security level in content adviser

for those using internet explorer as their default web browser, they too can protect from harmful content, to do this you must enable content adviser feature in internet explorer. this process described as follows.
  • First right click on internet explorer and click properties to open internet properties window (or click start - run type inetcpl.cpl and press enter)
  • Now in internet properties window, click content
  • Under content adviser, click enable
  • Under ratings, raise the security level in each category by dragging the slider to the right
Note - you can put password for opening content adviser , this prevents users changing the ratings level or turn off content adviser

To put password
  • In the opened content adviser window
  • Click general
  • Under supervisor password, click create password button
  • Now enter your password and retype password to confirm
  • Click ok

Use site advisor for better protection

With Mcafee site advisor installed pc you are well protected from internet browsing. With SiteAdvisor software installed, your browser will look a little different than before. It add small site rating icons to your search results as well as a browser button and optional search box. Together, these alert you to potentially risky sites and help you find safer alternatives.

These site ratings are based on tests conducted by McAfee, The result is a guide to Web safety. The SiteAdvisor technology is free, easy to install and even easier to use. And it doesn't collect any personally identifiable information.

Ratings description
  • Green - SAFE: Very low or no risk issues
  • Yellow - CAUTION: Minor risk issues
  • Red - WARNING: Serious risk issues
  • Grey - UNKNOWN: Not yet rated. Use caution
Mcafee site advisor free download

Use FoxFilter block inappropriate content

Are you using Mozilla Firefox as your default web browser? there is good news for you, with foxfilter plugin you can quickly and easily block content for an entire site (e.g. Playboy) or enter custom keyword filters (e.g. videos, movies, images, pornography, nudity, gambling, explosives, etc.) that will be used to help block content for any site that contains these keywords.

FoxFilter comes with pre-defined filtering rules, but you can also add custom settings to block additional content as needed.FoxFilter also includes password-protected settings and security features to help prevent it from being bypassed, uninstalled or disabled. A password recovery feature is also available.

Install Foxfilter for your browser and save your kids, download now