Protection from virus threats | McAfee 5 specification

Welcome to McAfee Internet Security 5.0

nPassword Manager stores your Web site login names and passwords for protected Web sites in one secure location. When you are visiting a site that requires this information, you can drag it from Browser Buddy to the form displayed in your browser. No more storing your login names and passwords in an nonsecure location, such as post-it notes on your monitor or in a text file on your Windows desktop.

nBrowser Buddy is convenient tool with a dual purpose. First, Browser Buddy lets you view a summary of cookie activity. Just choose a Web site that you have visited from the drop-down list. Second, Browser Buddy gives you access to the passwords that you have stored in Password Manager. When you log on a password-controlled Web Site, you can drag and drop a user name and password from Browser Buddy to the appropriate box in the login form. To access Browser Buddy, right-click the McAfee Guardian icon in the Windows system tray and click Browser Buddy in the pop-up menu.

Protection from virus threats

Using McAfee VirusScan, the following features are available:

nScan to start the default virus scan task immediately, or configure a virus scan task that suits your needs.

nScheduler to launch the McAfee VirusScan Scheduler. This utility enables you to configure and run unattended virus scan operations.

nVirus info to display virus information via the McAfee Web site.

Safeguard your computer against intrusions and attacks

Protect yourself while online with the advanced security of McAfee Firewall. Easy-to-use, yet highly secure, McAfee Firewall safeguards your PC's connection to the Internet whether you connect via DSL, cable modem, or dial-up. McAfee Firewall gives you the powerful tools you need to control the communications into and out of your PC.

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McAfee 5 manual Protection from virus threats, Safeguard your computer against intrusions and attacks

Contents

McAfee Internet Security Copyright Contents McAfee VirusScan Home Edition McAfee Firewall McAfee Internet Security’s Shared Features Updating McAfee Internet SecurityYour McAfee Internet Security To-do List Index 117 Welcome to McAfee Internet Security Introduction What’s included with McAfee Internet Security? What’s new in this release? About this manual McAfee Internet Security and your online connection McAfee Internet Security features Protection from privacy threatsProtection from security threats Safeguard your computer against intrusions and attacks Protection from virus threats Installing McAfee Internet Security Additional requirements for wireless devicesBefore you begin System requirements Symbian Epoc System requirements Installation steps Use the steps below to install your software Troubleshooting installation problems Close other softwareRemove temporary files Clean your hard drive Important information about Windows XP migration Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security Title bar and Tool bar Status informationTitle bar Tool bar Change user settings About TasksMcAfee Firewall status User Settings properties sheet Privacy settingsSecurity Settings User Preferences Perform a Security Check View Activity LogParental Controls Configuration Assistant Set Startup OptionsOther Tasks Activity log tab Description About the McAfee list Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security How the McAfee Internet Security Administrator Works Self-Administrating users Administrators password How User Setup WorksForgotten passwords Please do not lose or forget the Administrators password Using McAfee VirusScan Viewing Activity LogsLog Type Description Keep your program up-to-date Using Browser Buddy to manage your web site passwords Using the McAfee Guardian shortcut menuResponding to McAfee Internet Security Alert Messages To add a new user name and password To retrieve your user name and password Using File Encryption To encrypt or decrypt files Security Features Internet Access Alert MessageWhat Gatekeeper Does Responding to Gatekeeper Alert Messages Harmful Site Alert Message Program Starts Another Program MessageIf you choose Then McAfee Internet Security Why should I change my Gatekeeper settings? Any Credit Card Number Goes Out MessageUse this option If you What File Guardian Does Responding to File Guardian Alert MessagesGuarded File Alert Message ActiveX Scan Alert Message ActiveX Delete Alert Message Why should I change my File Guardian settings? Drive Format Alert Message What Password Manager Does Privacy Features What Cookie Blocker DoesResponding to a Cookie Blocker Alert Message You can respond to the alert message in the following ways Why should I change my Cookie Blocker settings? What Identity Protector DoesIf you Then choose this option Why should I change my Identity Protector settings? Responding to an Identity Protector Alert MessageIf you Then use this option What Web Trail Cleaner Does ThenIf your browser uses Responding to the Web Trail Cleaner Alert Message Why should I change my Web Trail Cleaner settings?What Referer Filter Does Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security McAfee VirusScan Home Edition McAfee VirusScan Home Edition What comes with McAfee VirusScan? McAfee VirusScan Home Edition McAfee VirusScan Home Edition Getting Started Status information Task pane About TasksAbout Advanced Tasks Other McAfee VirusScan features About the McAfee listVShield Tray Icon Windows Explorer plug-in VShield automatic protection settings About VShield ScannerSystem Scan Mail Scan How to Start and Stop VShield Scanner Using the VShield tray iconHostile Activity Watch Kernel About Script Stopper Using the Windows Control Panel applet Using Quarantine How to managing quarantined files How Safe & Sound creates automatic backups Defining your backup strategyWhere will you store the backup set? Safe & Sound Safe & Sound configuration How often should you or safe & sound make these backups? EMCLEAN.DAT EMNAMES.DAT EMSCAN.DAT Emergency disk creation Using VirusScan With a Wireless Device How VirusScan protects your wireless deviceIntroduction Hitachi McAfee Firewall What’s new in this release? Frequently asked questions How McAfee Firewall works How is my PC at risk on the Internet? What other protection do I need? Getting Started with McAfee Firewall What network devices does McAfee Firewall support?What protocols can McAfee Firewall filter? How can I still be harassed, even with McAfee Firewall? Configuration Assistant Network Control SettingsWelcome Screen Access to shares Startup Options Allowed applications What’s happens next? McAfee Firewall Home Title bar and Tool barTitle bar Tool bar Internet traffic settings Status information McAfee Firewall status Network Traffic monitorTask pane If the McAfee Firewall status Then Message is About Advanced Tasks Other McAfee Firewall features McAfee Firewall settings security checkPassword protection Home networking wizard McAfee Firewall Configurations How to start Visual Trace Program configuration Firewall Communication Alert Messages How to customize filtering rules for a specific program To view and configure the current list of trusted programsChanging a program’s allowed state To create a custom filtering rule Primary functions Button DescriptionWhat do you want this rule to do? dialog You can choose to System configuration Use the steps below to control your System settingsRefining conditions Default Settings for System Activity System Activity Type Description How to Configure the Intrusion Detection System McAfee Firewall’s Intrusion Detection System Common attacks recognized by IDS Attack Description Risk Factor McAfee Firewall McAfee Firewall McAfee Internet Security’s Shared Features QuickClean LiteClean your computer with QuickClean Lite How QuickClean Lite works How to start QuickClean Lite If you need help Securely delete files using McAfee Shredder McAfee ShredderShredder is easy to use TIP About Instant Updater Instant Updater featuresWhy Do You Need to Update? Updating McAfee Internet Security Configuration Home page query Product Support and Customer Service Contact addresses Virus definition renewal Emergency Telephone NumbersCountry Telephone Number Product Support and Customer Service Internet Security and Privacy Networks and the InternetTCP/IP Is the Subsystem Why packets? Internet and the Web…what is the difference? Why does Internet privacy matter to me? About Privacy and Security on the WebPrivacy on the Web Who is snooping? Snooping and Sniffing Web Servers and FirewallsWhat can I do to keep my stuff safe? If SSL is so great, what is the problem? What about authentication?How can I tell if a Web site is secure? How does encryption work? Can I prevent programs from accessing the Internet? Security on the WebNasty Applets Computer Viruses and the Web Types of VirusesAre viruses really that dangerous? How can my PC become infected with a virus? Frequently Asked Questions About Internet Privacy What information do Web sites collect about me?What are cookies and how are they used? Internet Security and Privacy Internet Security and Privacy Your McAfee Internet Security To-do List Privacy & SecurityTips Your McAfee Internet Security To-do List Your McAfee Internet Security To-do List Virus Detection and Prevention Tips Use a Firewall Tips to maintaining your computer and its software Index Numerics 102 20, 54 24, 56 Index 5 9 2 0 0 1 0 U K