VirusBarrier X9 can detect if your web browsers are running with Safe Browsing enabled and warn you if this feature is disabled. This article explains how to enable Safe Browsing for each supported browser:
Enable Safari Safe Browsing
Open Safari and access Safari > Preferences... from the top menu bar:
Navigate to the Security section and enable the option: Warn when visiting a fraudulent website
Enable Firefox Safe Browsing
Open Firefox and access Firefox > Preferences... from the top menu bar:
Navigate to the Privacy & Security section in the left hand column
Scroll down to the Security section and enable these two options:
- Block dangerous downloads
- Warn you about unwanted and uncommon software
Enable Chrome Safe Browsing
Open Chrome and access Chrome > Preferences... from the top menu bar:
Navigate to the Privacy and Security section in the left side menu, then select the option: Security
Enable Safe Browsing by clicking the button to select your level of protection.