Browsing Protection by F-Secure

Name: Browsing Protection by F-Secure
Rating: 2.7 (783 reviews)
Author: F-Secure

Extension for protecting encrypted browsing with security products by F-Secure.

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Browsing Protection by F-Secure is a vital extension that enhances your online security by enabling HTTPS support for F-Secure's security products. It safeguards your web browsing, online banking, and shopping by providing Banking Protection functionality, rating icons for safer web navigation, and a SafeSearch mode for search engines that operate over HTTPS.

This extension also blocks unwanted or malicious web content transmitted via HTTPS, offering clear block pages to keep your browsing experience safe. To utilize the full protection capabilities of F-Secure's products, installing and enabling the Browsing Protection extension is essential. Simply add the extension through your browser and enable it to start securing your online activities immediately.

Privacy & Security Productivity

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Version:

6.7.5 Last updated: 2025-05-05

Creation date:

2022-04-21

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
nativeMessaging
webNavigation
declarativeNetRequest
storage
webRequest

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size:

568.86K

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

See detailed description ⏷

Source:

Edge Add-on Store

Updated:

21 hours ago

Ranking

# 58 ▲ 2

Other rankings

#12 in browsing keyword 29 ▲ 2

#22 in secure keyword 46

#84 in rating keyword 21 ▼ 2

#92 in encrypt keyword 17 ▼ 7

#112 in security keyword 71 ▼ 8

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User reviews

Users appreciate the extension's encryption and protection on financial sites and its compatibility with other F-Secure products, providing a sense of security. However, many report recurring, intrusive pop-ups and configuration prompts, poor customer support, and the blocking of legitimate sites without user control. The VPN feature slows browsing significantly for some, and multiple users find uninstallation and reinstallation processes complicated. Overall, while some find it effective, others are frustrated by usability and support issues.

Pros

Provides encryption and protection when logging into financial sites.
Compatible with Spectrum Security Suite.
Effective browsing protection for some users, giving a sense of security.
Free to use and better than having no protection at all.
Installs and works well on Windows 11 and Edge for some users.

Cons

Frequent and annoying pop-up notifications and configuration prompts that are hard to disable.
Poor customer support or lack of assistance from F-Secure.
Blocks legitimate websites without clear warnings or options to bypass, causing frustration.
Problems with the VPN feature causing slow browsing and site loading delays.
Difficult to uninstall or reinstall and confusing user instructions, especially for non-technical or older users.

Recent reviews

seit ubdate verabschiedet sich der Betrugschutz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by W, 2025-05-14

Onnetonta toimintaa kun ärsyttävää turhaa kyselyä ei saada pois päältä. Kertooko tämä F-Securen osaamisesta vai osaamattomuudesta?

by Heikki, 2025-05-13

I have windows 11 when you use disk cleanup or ccleaner is turns your browser protection off.

by Larry, 2025-05-12

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Browsing Protection by F-Secure requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Browsing Protection by F-Secure is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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