How to configure Web Threats(Trend Micro Security for Windows)

 

 

Step 1 – Access the Web Threat Protection setting

• Double-click on the Trend Micro desktop icon to open the main console.

Step 2 – Click on the Device tab.

 

 

Step 3 – Click on Configure.

• Click on Internet & Email Controls, then click on Web Threats.

 

Configure the Web Threats Protection setting

Select Block potentially dangerous websites to protect against threats on the Internet automatically.

Choose one of the three levels of protection against web threats:

 

PROTECTION STRENGTH	DESCRIPTION
High	Prevents you from opening sites that pose even a slight risk of transmitting viruses and spyware. This setting also blocks harmless sites that might have been hijacked in the past.
Normal	Blocks websites that have characteristics associated with online fraud, or that show signs of transmitting viruses and spyware. This setting also blocks unrated sites that might pose a threat.
Low	Only blocks websites verified as dangerous. These sites can transmit viruses and spyware or actively support online fraud.

 

Select Display the Trend Micro Toolbar on supported web browsers to make the Trend Micro Toolbar start checking for security risks in websites that you might want to open. The toolbar can also automatically rate the safety of links listed in online search results.

 

Select Prevent Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome from running malicious scripts on infected websites to block dangerous software injected by hackers into legitimate websites.