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Internet protection

To configure Internet protection (Web and email) protection, click Internet protection in the Setup window. From here, you can access more detailed program settings.

To pause or disable individual protection modules, click the slider bar icon MODULE_ENABLED.


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Turning off protection modules may decrease the protection level of your computer.

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Click the gear icon GEAR next to a protection module to access advanced settings for that module.

The Parental control module protects your children by blocking inappropriate or harmful content on the internet.

Internet connectivity is a standard feature for personal computers. Unfortunately, the internet has become the primary medium for distributing malicious code. For this reason, it is essential that you carefully consider your Web access protection settings.

Anti-Phishing protection enables you to block web pages known to distribute phishing content. We strongly recommend that you leave Anti-Phishing enabled.

Email client protection provides control of email communications received through the POP3(S) and IMAP(S) protocols. Using the plugin program for your email client, ESET Smart Security Premium provides control of all communications from/to the email client.

Antispam protection filters unsolicited email messages.

For the Antispam protection, click the gear icon GEAR and choose from the following options:

Configure—Opens advanced settings for Email client antispam protection.

User's address list (if enabled)—Opens a dialog window where you can add, edit or delete addresses to define the antispam rules. Rules in this list will be applied to the current user.

Global address list (if enabled)—Opens a dialog window where you can add, edit or delete addresses to define the antispam rules. Rules in this list will be applied to all users.