IMac online security

Hi, my question is: do i need to instal online secuity(that little signal status bar that is green if its safe to visit site or red if it s not for example avast) on my imac safari browser?

You may find this User Tip on Viruses, Trojan Detection and Removal, as well as general Internet Security and Privacy, useful: The User Tip seeks to offer guidance on the main security threats and how to avoid them.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2435
More useful information can also be found here:
www.thesafemac.com/mmg

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    On the Telstra Online Security dashboard select the Computer Protection icon
    Step 2
    Click on the Computer Protection icon. This will expand the product dashboard to offer more options.
    Step 3
    Next to the computer protection heading will be the Settings button. Click on this to open the Settings dialog box. By default, the Antimalware Settings page will pop up. Here you can select your profile for antimalware protection. Setting this to Off will disable Telstra Online Security's antimalware protection. Likewise, setting it to Always on or Prompt will enable it:
    Step 4
    To change settings related to Telstra Online Security's firewall, select the Firewall Settings page from the left-hand menu. Here you can choose to either disable or enable Telstra Online Security's firewall features.
    Step 5
    Once you are finished adjusting your settings, select OK to close the settings screen.
    If you want to shut down the Telstra Online Security on your computer:
    Step 1
    Right click on the Telstra Online Security icon in the windows taskbar.
    Step 2
    Click Exit and you will be presented with a prompt asking if you are sure you want to exit. Click on yes. You will then be prompted to enter your Telstra email and password to confirm your request. After these have been entered Telstra Online Security will close.
    Please Note: Your computer will now be unprotected from any threats which you may encounter on the internet or on your computer. It is recommended you enable Telstra Online Security to help protect your computer and your Internet experience.

    Re: Turn Telstra Online Security features on or off
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    Installation
    The Telstra Online Security Installer now supports installation from any browser. You'll then be prompted to 'Save' and then 'Run' a small file which will launch the installation wizard.
    Step 1
    Once the installer opens Click 'Next' and the Installation Wizard will check your computer to ensure its compatibility with Telstra Online Security. Your computer must meet the Minimum System Requirement in order to proceed with the installation.
    Step 2
    If you have other commercial security software solutions installed, these may potentially conflict with Telstra Online Security and you may be prompted to remove it, or the installer may offer to remove it for you:
    Step 3
    If Telstra Online Security is already installed on your system, you may be prompted to remove it if it can't be updated by the installer.
    Step 4
    Press 'Next' and the installer will automatically begin downloading the necessary components for the installation of Telstra Online Security. Once the components are all successfully downloaded the installation will automatically begin.
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    Step 2
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    If you want to upgrade from BigPond SafeCentral to BigPond Security.
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    Is using the adobe program that converts pdfs to word online secure?

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    http://en.share-gate.com/blog/migrate-to-office-365-configure-sharepoint-to-use-active-directory
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  • Troubleshooting tips for installing Telstra Online Security

    Following are some common scenarios you may encounter while installing Telstra Online Security.
    Possible active x issues
    When Clicking on the ActiveX download bar, I see the option "Run add-on" instead of "Install ActiveX"? This occurs if you have previously installed or attempted to install BigPond Security on this computer. Because the Active X component is already installed you can choose the option "Run Add-on" to progress with the installation.
    When I click to download the ActiveX component, I am taken back to the beginning of the installation Wizard.
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    Whilst installing Telstra Online Security you may experience issues which can cause the Windows Based Installation Wizard (WBIW) to fail.
    Fail to load ActiveX download bar
    WBIW freezes during System Check Stage
    Fails to download Telstra Online Security components
    General Internet Explorer error messages during WBIW
    Perform Windows Update and remove conflicting software
    Prior to trying any of the solutions please ensure you have:
    Completed the Windows Update process, and
    Removed any conflicting 3rd Party applications.
    Resolving Issues
    You should only perform the following for issues which cannot be resolved by updating Windows and removing conflicting software:
    Step 1
    Please download the file FixIE.bat file (Registers Internet Explorer and MSXML files needed by the Web Installer)
    Step 2
    Close all opened Internet Explorer windows
    Step 3
    Double click the FixIE.bat file
    Step 4
    Re-launch Internet Explorer application, and follow previously used link to launch the Telstra Online Security WBIW and follow required steps.

    It doesn't address what I needed help with
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  • Why does the Avast online security tab now suddenly always open when I start Firefox, it never use to happen?

    As above sentence. Suddenly, every time I start Firefox it opens with the Firefox tab and the Avast online security tab. This didn't use to happen. I've tried disabling it via Firefox (as it was loaded on the computer long before I had Firefox) which solves that problem but then the large green tick icon doesn't show next to the search list to show the site is safe. It's very annoying that it has started doing this and certainly don't want it!

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    mende1 wrote:
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    Kent

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