WiFi Security & Parental Controls?

I have just bought my 13 year old Son an Android for Christmas and I want to protect him and the phone from the dangers of the web.
two questions:
1. I have already signed up to Orange Safeguard to protect him from 18+ sites when on 3g, but is there anyway I can protect him from these sites when he is using WiFi through our BT home hub?
2. Can I protect the phone from viruses/spyware when used via Wifi?
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Hi Trend Micro and AVG do android phone security. Avg do a free version as well as a paid version.
http://www.avg.com/gb-en/antivirus-for-android
http://us.trendmicro.com/us/products/personal/mobile-security-for-android/
Hope this is of some help

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If you find the BigPond Parental Controls profile you are using is no longer working well for your family, you can change your protection quite easily either from within the BigPond Security console on your computer, or from My Telstra Security.
Logging into Parental Controls from My BigPond Security
Step 1
From a computer which has Telstra Online Security installed Log into My Telstra Online Security. You'll need your Telstra Username and Password. Click on the Parental Controls module to open the options and click "Launch".
Step 2
Click on the Parental Controls tab at the top of the screen then Manage Your Policies and then Click "Edit":
Step 3
Enter your Telstra Online Security username and password.
Step 4
Choose the profile you would like to your protection to be.
Step 5:
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The information is wrong
there is no telstra security link, its garbage. you click the highlighted links and it just takes you to the telstra home page, no security link or tab in sight. been on the phone for 15 mins now and being redirected again to someone who can help. this is pathetic, its to difficult and convoluted to set this up. I bet thats why so few parents do it, you the service provider this is a big issue

Blocking website (parental controls

Is ther a way to block certain website that I don't want allowed on my android?

Hi Diana,
Unfortunately, I can't find any Firefox addons that can give you parental controls on Android.
An alternative option could be to set up parental controls on your entire home wifi network - assuming you'll be using your tablet at home?
Your ISP (the company you pay for your internet connection) might offer this service, so you could contact them or check their website to find out.
Another free service for your home network is provided byOpenDNS - but it will require some technical know-how to set up:
https://www.opendns.com/home-internet-security/parental-controls/opendns-home/
Hope that helps!
Jayelbe

Is there parental controls you can place on this router to not allow activity on certain websites and times? I know that the Netgear router does this.er

Is it possible to restrict what sites(FB etc.)are accessed through this router and times certain devices can be allowed wifi access?

Not directly on the router but you can setup parental controls through external/3rd party services. For example OpenDNS allows you to setup parental controls which are managed from their site and a separate account. Once you have OpenDNS configured you can tell your 4G LTE router and personal devices to use it as their main DNS service.
More info:
https://www.opendns.com/home-internet-security/parental-controls/

Safari, parental controls or admin password problem?

My grandson was able to access ** sites and add them to his bookmark bar. When asked for the admin password he typed it in wrong 3 times and then it said try again later, he clicked ok and then the add to bookmarks window appeared and he added it. I am using Safari 4. He should not be able to add anything without my password (that he does not have) I tried it and that is how he did it.
Is the problem Safari or is it the admin password box?

I have Safari 4.0.2, Mac OS X 10.4.11, all updates.
I have a 10-year old daughter.
I use the Parent Controls for her Managed account to enable certain websites she can go to. If the website is not part of the Bookmark Bar, she can't go to that website.
That was under Safari v3.x.
In Safari v4.x, with Parental Control mode enabled, go to any website. It is, at first, denied.
Click the "Add Website" button, cancel the Password dialog, you'll get the add to Bookmark
dialog. Click cancel and the website is STILL added to the bookmark. It does this especially when you have a folder on the Bookmark bar. Safari v4 will add the website to folders in the Bookmark bar on the first go-round.
My daughter inadvertently figured this out. She started trying odd names for websites,
including sex.net. She then clicked on a link at that website and, going through the process above, added it and went to the website.
It was only after she shrilled when she saw the images that I came over and saw what she had seen and learned how she got there.
I did searches on this issue and found many others noting that the security Parental Control in Safari v4 simply does not work. (e.g. this Apple discussion).
You've got some explaining to do, Apple.
Bryan C

Any ideas for security and parental control software yet???

Just received two of the touchpads from the fire sale and gave them to my kids, both under 10. I am very interested in limiting the sites that can be accessed through the browser, as well as a few other things. Has anyone found a practical means of doing this? I'd hate to give up on this and switch it over to Android, especially since there is only Gingerbread available. But, I just don't know what else I can do about these. Any ideas?
Thanks!
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Please take this post with a grain of salt. I don't claim to be a security and parental control software expert, but I have researched these solutions and have some personal experience with them. That being said, here's some ideas to get you started.
As speedtouch mentioned, OpenDNS is a fantastic solution for website filtering. They have a great set of filters that can be customized and are one of the easiest systems to set up. Simply install an updater app on one of your desktop computers (or directly on your router if it's supported), configure your router to use their DNS servers, and you're good to go. I personally use this system mysefl and it works really well. The only downside in my experience is that there is not a temporary override system (at least, not in the free version that I use). An example of when this might be handy: my wife goes clothes shopping and looking at new bras. Every once in a while, a perfectly legitimate site might get blocked (in this case, probably something I don't want my kid looking at but perfectly fine for my wife). The option to "temporarily override the block" or "temporarily allow" the site would be nice, but it doesn't exist.
Another FANTASTIC solution that I've used in the past is the Astaro Security Gateway. They have a free home version of their "Software Appliance" that goes above and beyond OpenDNS. I haven't used it in a while, but when I did it was able to not only filter web sites but also monitor Instant Messaging and other online activites. It's a bit more involved as you need your own hardware (I used an old computer with 2 network cards and stuck it in between my router and my broadband modem), but the results are pretty powerful.
The downside to all these solutions, however, is that they will only work when the TouchPad is on your network. If they connect to a neighbors network of if the go to a friends house, all of these systems will be moot because they are completely bypassed. The only way to monitor that content from ANY network would be to install an application on the device itself and to my knowledge, none exist.

Can I use my Time Capsule for wifi parental control?

Can I use my Time Capsule for WiFi parental control. The objective first is to use a time clock to control internet access (completely on or off). Second objective is to use the Time Capsule which is also the WiFi router for more selective internet control? Anyone out there have any tips on making this work? We have Time Warner cable feeding the house internet, which is then corrected to the 2Tb Time Capsule which also provides our WiFi. Any information including other alternatives would be most appreciated. Surely we are not the only parents on the planet with this issue. Thanks very much!

how do I get the Mac addresses for each device (this won't be a problem, I demand the device, check it, and then return it).
What wireless devices are we looking at here?
Most devices have the AirPort ID or MAC Address or Hardware Address printed on the back or bottom of the device
Otherwise, you can learn the correct number by process of elimination. Turn off all wireless devices except your Mac computer....if it is connecting using wireless.
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click on the Time Capsule icon
Look for Wireless Clients and click on the numerical IP address that is displayed
Another box will open
Look for the Hardware Address. It will be displayed as xx : xx : xx : xx :xx : xx
Write that down and note that it is your Mac.
Now, connect another wireless device and repeat the sequence. Click on the "other" listing that you see to find out more info about that device. Write down the ID or Address and note what device it is. Then power it off.
Do the same for each wireless device that you want to have limited access.
Post back when you have all the info.

Safari, Secure connection to sites, and Parental Control

I'm setting up Safari for a child, and have Parental Controls enabled and am customizing the list of sites that can be visited. I'm allowing Netflix.com and have multiple http and https Netflix URL's allowed. However, when I test accessing this site, Safari gives an error stating that it cannot establish a "secure connection".
The same computer, with a different account, can access the same URL without the error. My assumption would be that since I specifically allowed several Netflix.com URL's, that this would work just fine. By granting specific access, you are bypassing Parental Controls in a controlled way.
What's causing this to not work?
Thanks for your help.

Netflix only provides HTTPS when loggin in or visting the main site, not for the content or it would have to encrpyt the video stream (expensive).
It also sends one to another site (with another name "movies.netflix.com" here) to view the content, perhaps you have to access the account from another machine, grab the URL it directs you too and enter that into Parental Controls.
Silverlight also has to be updated, check your Flash too.
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/
I did see the thread about using the IP address for HTTPS sites, but wouldn't there be a large number of IP addresses associated with a Netflix type of site due to all of the streaming video feeds available?
If that wouldn't be a problem, does anyone know how to determine the IP address of Netflix?
The video streams are not encrypted, and IP addresses are just the physical buildings of the servers themselves, the buisness name (URL) can change locations and that's what the Domain Name Server is used for to resolve those IP numbers for you in case they do change.
Netflix log in and content delivery have different IP addresses, the content delivery may use IP's of servers closer to your location, so it would not assist you for me to give those out.
You can install Firefox web browser and a add-on called FlagFox, which displays a little country flag in the URL address bar of each website you visit which you can right click and "Copy IP" if you so need it.
I don't advise using the IP, as that can change, use the URL so the Domain Name Server of your ISP can provide the correct IP address so your comptuer can connect.
Also Firefox has more add-ons for control and a nearly completely customizable web browser that may be a better choice for children/special needs (big buttons, type etc) than Safari.
There is Public Fox which can lock down certain aspects of the browser (prevent downloads for instance or changing things.)
Theme Font & Size Changer which can enlarge the type of Firefox itself, there is NoSquint which can auto-zoom all web pages etc.
There are Firefox Personas and Themes that can dress up or "childize" the browser so it's more fun for children.

Secured Site from a managed (parental control) user

I hope someone has a fix for this. I just bought this iMac for my daughter. I have parental controls on and now she can not visit any secured sites. Apple - There has to be a way for her to enter her secured sites (there are a lot of sites for kids that require a secure log in), but still have her on a managed account with parental controls on.
Please tell me there is a fix for this. I see a lot of questions like this but I have not seen Apple respond.

For what it's worth, I took your advice and posted the following on the Feedback page. Perhaps others can provide similar advice to the Apple OS management folks, though I do wonder if these ever see the light of day. Will post back anything I hear...
A number of folks have posted comments on multiple threads in the discussion groups about the inability for accounts with Parental Controls turned on to access the iTunes Store. (I have not posted an additional request/comment/complaint, since there are plenty already posted, and my addition won't help anything, though I have also experienced the problem.)
But my biggest problem is the obvious lack of any feedback from Apple on this. The only folks who have received any response at all on the issue have heard that "Apple is monitoring the issue." What the heck is that? Is there a forum somewhere where we can see and understand what you are working on? When we might expect some help? I just took the plunge and upgraded to 10.5, and now I'm wondering if I can go backwards somehow. This issue is that big for many of us with kids, most of whom own Macs because they are better all around machines for our kids. But as one poster put it, kids and the iTunes store just sort of go together, and this seems to demonstrate a significant lack of either understanding or concern on the part of the Apple OS developers. Or at the very least, a surprising lack of concern for the importance of communication with your otherwise loyal fan base.
Any feedback on this would be appreciated.

Safari can't establish secure connection in parental controls managed user account

Hi,
Safari can't establish any secure connection in parental controls managed user account. Normal web sites open OK, but secure connections, like Gmail which requires https doesn't work. This is what I get instead:
Safari can’t open the page “https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=mail&passive=true&rm=false& continue=http%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2Fmail%2F%3Fui%3Dhtml%26zy%3Dl&bsv=llya694 le36z&scc=1&ltmpl=default&ltmplcache=2&from=login” because Safari can’t establish a secure connection to the server “www.google.com”.
Any ideas how to overcome this?

Do you have anti virus software installed, or Peer Guardian?
"https note: For websites that use SSL encryption (the URL will usually begin with https), the Internet content filter is unable to examine the encrypted content of the page. For this reason, encrypted websites must be explicitly allowed using the Always Allow list. Encrypted websites that are not on the Always Allow list will be blocked by the automatic Internet content filter."
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Mac OS X v10.5, 10.6: About the Parental Controls Internet content filter

Can you disable wifi - parental control

I'd like to turn off the wifi on an itouch so that my son can't surf the web.
My understanding is that there isn't any parental controls on the itouch. Is there a way to remove a physical component so that wifi doesn't work?
other ideas?
I can keep him from accessing wifi at home via the firewall, but not at school or any retail store that offers wifi.

I am outraged to see how careless you are. We, parents of those "spoiled rugrats" have trusted Apple wouldn't release such a product that does and has everything else but parental control.
Apple uses its capacity of hard core marketing but doesn't take responsibility for the consumers it creates. Yes, we can tust our kids with a $400 gadget but we also know their brains are a little soft. The web is the world they can discover with the touch of a fingertip but it's also a place for shady minds just waiting to exploit them. I don't want my kid searching Google and ending up on a **** site.
You are right, I'm going to return that senseless gadget to the store.
As for me, I don't and I will never buy an ipod, I am mature enough for not being trapped by Apple's claws but I have a kid that still depends on such small things. And you know we all went through that fase.
The least Apple should do is disclose at the moment of purchase that there's no parental control and honestly it hadn't crossed my mind that it didn't have any.
P.S - I was previewing my message and the word referring to a site with se... content was blocked! How interesting!

Wifi/dsl router parental control

I am looking for a wifi/dsl router that will allow parental control for more than 5 users. i want to limit people to one website. if i have to have a separate dsl modem that is all right but would prefer an all in one solution.

As far as I know, the wireless gateways such as ADSL modem/routers for Linksys can set up Parental Control up to 5 devices only and can block up to 8 URLs either through the web-based set up page or through the Cisco Connect software. If suggest, you get an EA series router and install Smart Wifi firmware because you can enable Parental Control and limit URLs for more than 5 devices. So you will need a separate modem then to set it up for internet connection. You refer to the articles below also I found from the knowledge base site of Linksys.
Setting up parental controls to block specific websites
http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?pid=80&vw=1&articleid=25495
Parental Controls can be set up for a total of five (5) computers or devices and can block up to eight (8) URLs only.
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Frequently Asked Questions
http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid=34b41fc5289f4f4ba788623bf7247a73_Cisco_Connect_Clo...
How many sites can be blocked per device in the Block specific sites of the Parental Controls feature at most?
You will be able to block up to 10 sites per device.
Overview of the Parental Controls Tool in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?pid=80&vw=1&articleid=25643
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Hi, I keep getting this message: Creative Cloud attempted to access a secure website, Parental Controls restricts access to secure websites. To add this website to your approved list, click Add Website. To do this, you need an administrator password.

Hi, I keep getting this message: Creative Cloud attempted to access a secure website, Parental Controls restricts access to secure websites. To add this website to your approved list, click Add Website. To do this, you need an administrator password.
what is this? what password do i need?
I am trying to download Creative Cloud but it not working?

Tamaro34896425 the error message you have posted appears to be related to the settings of your security software. You can find guidance on how to configure software firewalls at Sign in, activation, or connection errors | CC, CS6, CS5.5 - http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/activation-network-issues.html. You can find a link to the list of secure servers that the computer will need access to.

I downloaded Macfee security and parental control. The settings have gone back to basic settings but if I try to customise the toolbar by add the "home" icon or adding "contact" to bookmarks until I close and when I open they are gone. Any ideas

I downloaded Macfee security and parental control. The settings have gone back to basic settings but if I try to customise the toolbar by add the "home" icon or adding "contact" to bookmarks until I close and when I open they are gone. Any ideas

Make that four.
If you have any commercially advertised/available antivirus software installed on your Mac, completely uninstall this per the instructions on the AV developer's website.
Antivirus software can slow down the normal operation of OS X and can negatively affect OS X performance and operation.
Do you have apps like MacKeeper or any other maintenance apps like CleanMyMac 1 or 2, TuneUpMyMac or anything like these apps, installed on your Mac? These types of apps, while they appear to be helpful, can do too good a job of data "cleanup" causing the potential to do serious data corruption or data deletion and render a perfectly running OS completely dead and useless leaving you with a frozen, non-functional Mac.
Plus, these type of apps aren't really necessary. They really aren't.
There are manual methods to clear off unnecessary data off of your Mac that are safer and you have complete control over your Mac and not just leave a piece of auto cleaning software in charge of clearing off data off of your Mac.
Their potential of causing OS X issues outweighs the implied good and benefits these types of hard drive or memory "cleaning" apps are written to do.
Plus, the software companies that write these apps make it hard to easily uninstall these apps if something DOES go wrong and these apps work in a way where you have no recovery or revert function to return your Mac back to its former, working state in the event something does go wrong.
It is best to never, EVER download and install these types of apps.
The risk to your system and data is too great a risk!
Search the web to learn how to correctly and properly uninstall these kinds of apps.
They all uninstall differently.

Parental Controls via Smart WiFi and Range

I have recently purchased a WRT1900AC. Went through setup and all seamed to work OK. However when using the Smart WiFi it does not provide the option to select "Specific" under Parental Controls. In fact the whole App looks completely different from what is in the user’s manual. In addition I find the range of this device extremely poor. I bought this WiFi router to replace a cheap free one costing one tenth of this one. The most annoying thing is the cheap freebee one has a much greater range irrespective of how I set the antennas. Is this normal.

Please post a picture of what your seeing on the Parental Controls section of the router... What Hardware version is your router?
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What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
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What wireless modes are you using?
Any 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz cordless house phones or WiFi APs near by?
Any other WiFi routers in the area? Link> Use http://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html to find out. Use v3. How many?
WMM Support must be enabled for single wireless N mode to function.
http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?vw=1&articleid=5471
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Forum User - "Well I feel really dumb. After moving the router away from other electronic devices my speeds are back to normal. Just a heads up for anyone experiencing slow speeds, you might want to move it away from other electronics and see if that helps."
3-6' feet minimum safe distance between devices.
Placement on main level floor and central in the building and WELL ventilated is preferred. Not in basements or closets as building materials, or near by electronics devices could interfere or hinder good signal propagation.
http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid=d9a3b1b2039741948a2365b053a93ea8_3759.xml&pid=80&respid=0&snid=2&dispid=0&cpage=search
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