McAfee VirusScan Plus, User Manual

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88 McAfee VirusScan Plus
Learning about programs
If you are unsure which program permission to apply, you can get
information about the program on McAfee's HackerWatch Web
site.
Get program information
You can get program information from McAfee's HackerWatch
Web site to decide whether to allow or block inbound and
outbound Internet access.
Note: Ensure that you are connected to the Internet so that your
browser launches McAfee's HackerWatch Web site, which
provides up-to-date information about programs, Internet access
requirements, and security threats.
1
On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet &
Network , then click Configure .
2
On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under
Firewall protection is enabled , click Advanced .
3
On the Firewall pane, click Program Permissions .
4
Under Program Permissions , select a program.
5
Under Action , click Learn More .
Get program information from the Outbound Events log
From the Outbound Events log, you can get program information
from McAfee's HackerWatch Web site to decide which programs
to allow or block inbound and outbound Internet access.
Note: Ensure that you are connected to the Internet so that your
browser launches McAfee's HackerWatch Web site, which
provides up-to-date information about programs, Internet access
requirements, and security threats.
1
On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Advanced Menu .
2
Click Reports & Logs .
3
Under Recent Events, select an event, and then click View
Log .
4
Click Internet & Network , and then click Outbound Events .
5
Select an IP address, and then click Learn more .