Browsing protection with Airband Protect
Airband Protect, powered by F-Secure, includes browsing protection. You will need the Nokia WiFi app to use this feature. Browsing protection acts as your first line of defence against online threats. It actively monitors your web traffic, blocking access to harmful websites, preventing malicious software from reaching your devices and protecting your privacy online.
Advanced browsing and malware protection
Effectively blocks access to malicious or compromised websites that distribute viruses, ransomware, and other harmful software. This protection is achieved through real-time URL and hostname reputation analysis, ensuring you are shielded from emerging threats.
Enhanced tracking protection
Proactively prevents tracking websites from monitoring your online activity and collecting personal data. This feature blocks tracking URLs, helping to maintain your privacy while you browse the internet.
Robust botnet protection
Detects and blocks communication between compromised devices within your network and the attacker’s command and control servers. This stops botnets from using your devices for malicious activities.
How to turn on browsing protection with Airband Protect
You’ll need Airband Protect to switch on browsing protection.
- Open the Nokia WiFi app.
- Tap network security on the home screen.
- Switch on browsing protection. This blocks websites with viruses, spyware, malware or other threats, including bot attacks.
