Types of objects to detect and block

To open the list of object types:

1. Open the main application window.
2. In the lower left corner of the main window, select Settings .

   The Settings list opens.

3. Switch to the Types of objects section.

Here you can choose what type of objects to detect and block. There are two options:

• Malware is a software that fulfills the deliberately harmful intent of an attacker when run.
• Adware and others (including crypto-miners). Where adware is a class of programs that are designed to display advertisements on the user's computer, redirect your search requests to advertising websites and collect marketing-type data about the user – for example, the types of websites that the user visits – so that customized ads can be displayed. Other includes riskware, pornware and crypto-miners:
  • Riskware legal programs that can cause damage to the computer if used by hackers to delete, block, modify or copy data.
  • Pornware is a class of programs that find, download, and display pornographic material on a device.
  • Crypto-miners is a class of programs that involves the unauthorized use of people's devices by cybercriminals to mine for cryptocurrency.

Check the required check boxes to enable corresponding types of objects.

When you exit the Settings section, you will be prompted to save the changes or leave the section without saving. Don't forget to save the changes if you want them to apply.

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