Overview
Enjoy a peace of mind knowing that your children are safe to learn, explore and enjoy both home broadband and mobile internet.
Family Protection makes it easy for you to protect your children online, keeping them safe from exposure to inappropriate content, social networking risks, strangers and other online threats.
Keep your children safe online from as low as $2 per month.
Family Protection is:
- Easy - Fast, simple set-up allows parents to start protecting their children within minutes
- Complete - Protects children of all ages from inappropriate content, social networking risks, strangers, and other threats
- Empowering - Provides parents peace of mind while allowing their children to explore safely online
How you can protect your chidren:
- Monitor Cyberbullying
- Block objectionable content from YouTube
- Establish times when children can be online
- Prevent exposure to adult content, inappropriate websites and contact with strangers
Features
Ensure your children are having a safe experience online.
| What you want to do | How McAfee makes this possible | Platforms available. | |
 | Website filter. Protect your children from objectionable websites Available for both Home Broadband and Mobile | Blocks up to 35 categories of objectionable websites and filters inappropriate content. Mobile version for Android devices allows Parents to choose categorites to filter, block/allow access to specific sites, set age appropriate default settings. | Home Broadband and Mobile devices (Android) |
 | Uninstall protection. Prevents your children from deleting the mobile application. | Prompts username & password if application is selected to be removed. | Mobile devices (Android) |
 | Blocks Browser. Only the default browser on mobile can be used. | Blocks other downloaded browsers from use. | Mobile devices (Android) |
 | Allow your children to view appropriate YouTube videos | By using keyword filtering technology, objectionable content will be prohibited. | Home Broadband |
 | Schedule times that your children can go online | Allows you to manage the amount of time and when your children can use the internet | Home Broadband |
 | Make sure your family's personal information remains safe | Prevents sharing of confidential information and keeps your PC safe from security threats commonly found in peer-to-peer file sharing | Home Broadband |
 | Allow your children to freely communicate with their friends | Blocks unknown email addresses so children can't communicate with strangers | Home Broadband |
 | Let your family enjoy instant messaging | Monitors and records instant message conversations to inform you of improper dialogue or conversations with strangers | Home Broadband |
 | Enjoy the benefits of social networking | Records conversations on social networking sites so you can be aware of bullying, solicitation from strangers and if confidential information has been posted. | Home Broadband |
 | Allow access to specific programs on your computer | Blocks access to applications that parents feel are inappropriate | Home Broadband |
 | Know immediately if there's a problem so you can talk to your child | Receive email alerts when access to certain websites are attempted and when confidential information is posted | Home Broadband |
Pricing
Home Broadband
| Subscription (incld GST) | |
 | Family Protection at only $3 per month |
 | Family Protection at only $2 per month - When you sign up for Security Suite as well |
Mobile devices (Android)
1 how To
Download
If you’ve already subscribed to SingNet Family Protection, Click here to download now. (link to download page)
Installs on up to 3 computers.
System Requirements
· Windows XP or Vista (32- and 64-bit) - SP1 or higher
· Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) View FAQ
· 10 MB Hard Drive Space, 128 MB RAM
· 800x600 or higher Screen Resolution
· Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or later
· Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later
· Active Internet Connection
| Subscription (incld GST) | |
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McAfee Family Protection on Mobile Sign up by dialling *637 (*MFP) on your mobile now. |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does it cost and how will I be charged for the service?
It costs just $3/month to keep your family safe online and protect up to 3 PCs. If you have signed up for SingNet Security Suite, you will get to enjoy Family Protection at a discounted rate of just $2/month!
You will be protected as long as you've signed up for the service. There is no need to worry about annual licenses and renewals. Simply sign up and it will be charged to your SingNet bill.
2. How do I use the service?
Setting up the service is easy! Just follow the simple steps below to enjoy worry-free surfing for the whole family.
1. Sign up for SingNet Family Protection
2. Download and follow the instructions to install the software
3. Once installed, you should be able to start creating user accounts. Within the Account Summary section, you'll be able to create an account for each family member with unique, age-appropriate settings. You can create a separate account and password for each family member.
4. Once the accounts are created, you can customise the type of websites, content and programs each person can access. You can also set up instant alerts or usage reports for each user.
5. Your family is now protected! Once the account is set up, the user will need to enter their account details and password when they come across a restricted site.
3. Is this service only available to SingNet customers?
Yes. SingNet Family Protection is only available to SingNet subscribers.
4. Why has SingNet partnered with McAfee?
We selected security specialist McAfee from a shortlist of the world's leading computer security providers. McAfee is recognized as a leader in both personal computer and network protection. It offers best-of-breed computer security solutions preventions and protects computer systems from the next generation of threats.
5. Does this service work if I have other security software installed on my computer?
Yes. You can install SingNet Family Protection on your computer, even if you are currently using another brand of security suite software.
6. What happens if I've installed the service on 3 computers already and I need to install on another one?
You will need to firstly uninstall the software on one of the computers you've previously installed on. Then, you can download and install the Family Protection service on the new computer.
7. SingNet Security Suite already has some parental controls. Why do I need to subscribe to this service too?
SingNet Family Protection provides an even more comprehensive level of protection than what is currently available in SingNet Security Suite. This includes filtering out certain YouTube videos, blocking unknown email addresses, allowing specific programs to run on your computer, monitoring social networking and instant messaging, instant alerts sent to you, and more!
8. What is the Minimum System Requirements?
The minimum system requirements for Windows PCs are as follows:
- Windows XP or Vista (32- and 64-bit) - SP1 or higher
- Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- 10 MB Hard Drive Space, 128 MB RAM
- 800x600 or higher Screen Resolution
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or later
- Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later
- Active Internet Connection
9. How do I get started with Family Protection after downloading it?
You can find the user guide here.
1. What is McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition?
McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition is an application provided by McAfee that helps the parents maintain a safe web experience for their kids on Android devices. It allows parents to block viewing of inappropriate content, monitor their kids’ usage of the Internet, and determine the physical location of device when used for internet browsing by their children.
2. Why did McAfee develop this product? What is the market need?
McAfee recognizes that protecting children from inappropriate content must go beyond the desktop and include mobile devices. In fact, twice as many kids own an Internet-enabled mobile device as own a laptop or PC. Children are now spending well over an hour per day on their mobile devices, with over a quarter of them having received adult images on these devices. Parents can utilize McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition to provide their kids with a safe web experience.
3. How easy is it to use?
Deployment and use of the product is very simple. Deployment is a simple three-step process consisting of downloading the app directly on the child’s device, set up the admin (parent) and user (child) accounts, and make McAfee the device’s default Internet browser. This can even be completed without a PC. Once set up, all the functionality of the application will run automatically but the admin can manage preferences and monitor their child’s web usage from the easy to use web console.
4. What is the difference between McAfee Family Protection for PC and McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition?
A: While both products are designed to help parents protect their children from exposure to inappropriate content, the Android Edition is limited to protecting users during Internet browsing only.
5. How is McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition different from Symantec’s Smartphone security?
Symantec’s Smartphone security only provides antivirus for Windows Mobile, Symbian, and Android phones. McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition allows parents to establish boundaries and automatically block inappropriate web pages across different content categories.
6. How does McAfee Family Protection differ from Mobicip Safe Browser or Internet Safety.com’ Safe Eyes Mobile?
McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition meets McAfee standards of quality and is based on our decades of experience providing security solutions to users.
7. How does McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition compare to what is offered for free by Trend Micro?
Trend Micro’s product is limited in functionality and does not include several important features. For example, McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition protects children from inappropriate content such as adult websites. In addition, the product includes a web-based console to easily manage protection preferences and monitor Internet usage. Trend Micro does not include these features.
8. What are the key benefits of McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition?
Parents benefit in the following ways:
What Parents Want to Do | How McAfee Makes It Possible |
Block adult and pornographic internet sites content | Our product allows the parents to automatically block adult and pornographic sites which are categorized in our database of websites. |
Know what kids look/search for on their mobile devices | The web console allows parents to view all surfing and search activity on each device being monitored. |
Customize the protection for different age groups or situations | The parents can use the web console to blacklist (block) and white list (allow) specific websites and categories of sites. |
9. Can users share an existing McAfee Family Protection for Windows – Account with McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition?
Not in the initial launch of McAfee Family Protection Android Edition, but we are planning to combine accounts later in 2010.
10. How many devices can I install or manage with one purchase?
One purchase of McAfee Family Protection Android Edition allows the user to install and manage the application on 1 device.
11. Will McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition work with other child protection software or parental controls on these devices?
No, McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition must run separately to provide its protection.
12. Does McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition include permission slips?
Yes, the parent can override the default settings for blocked websites and add additional websites by using the web console.
13. Which default filter settings come with McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition?
McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition utilizes a proven third party database that categorizes adult content. The default setting is to block all websites and searches with pornographic and adult content.
14. Does McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition also filter or monitor SMS, Emails, Chat?
No, it is meant as an application that protects children from accessing inappropriate content through the browser.
15. Does McAfee Family Protection, Android Edition include a web-based management tool like for the PC version?
Yes, the web console is a core part of the application and can be accessed from http://mfp.mcafee.com. It allows the admin to set and change the browsing permissions for each device included in the license, monitor web browsing. The web console can be accessed from any web connected device.
16. Which Android devices and system requirements is required?
Android OS 2.1 or higher, 1MB of free application space and Internet Connection
Terms & Conditions for Family Protection
Terms and Conditions for Family Protection (Home Broadband)
1. A 2-month subscription period ("Minimum Subscription Period") applies for each SingNet Family Protection (for PC) subscription. A fee of $3 per month or any other amount determined by SingNet from time to time ("Subscription Fee") applies.
2. SingNet Family Protection (for PC) can be downloaded and installed on a maximum of three (3) personal computers for each subscription.
3. Upon expiry of the Minimum Subscription Period, the Customer's subscription shall automatically continue on a month-to-month basis at the prevailing Subscription Fee. The Customer may terminate its subscription to the SingNet Family Protection (for PC) at any time after expiry of the Minimum Subscription Period.
4. If the Customer terminates the subscription prior to expiry of the Minimum Subscription Period, an early termination charge ("ETC") shall be payable, which shall be computed as follows:ETC = Monthly Subscription Fee for the Service x Number of remaining months of the Minimum Subscription Period (including the month of termination)
5. Customer shall be entitled to a preferential Subscription Fee of $2 per month ("Preferential Subscription Fee") for SingNet Family Protection (for PC) if the Customer subscribes to both SingNet Family Protection (for PC) and SingNet Security Suite.
6. The Preferential Subscription Fee will cease to apply and the prevailing Subscription Fee shall be applicable to the Customer if the Customer's SingNet Security Suite is suspended or terminated for any reason whatsoever.
7. By using the SingNet Family Protection (for PC), the Customer shall be deemed to have accepted the General Terms and Conditions of Singapore Telecommunications Limited, the Specific Terms and Conditions of SingNet Value Added Service, SingNet's Specific Terms and Conditions and McAfee End User License Agreement.
Terms & Conditions for McAfee Family Protection (for Mobile)
1. A 12-month subscription period ("Minimum Subscription Period") applies for each McAfee Family Protection (for mobile) subscription. A one (1) time fee of $19.26 for the Minimum Subscription Period (inclusive of GST) will be reflected in customer’s mobile bill (“Subscription Fee”). Additional fees or charges, as may be determined by SingTel Mobile from time to time shall apply. Upon expiry of the Minimum Subscription Period, the customer will have to sign up for a new subscription at the prevailing subscription fee in order to continue using the McAfee Family Protection (for mobile).
2. McAfee Family Protection (for Mobile) can be downloaded and installed on a maximum of one (1) personal mobile handset for each subscription by a customer.
3. If the customer terminates the subscription prior to expiry of the Minimum Subscription Period, there will be no refund of the Subscription Fee made to the customer for the remaining months of the Minimum Subscription Period.
4. McAfee Family Protection (for mobile) is currently only supported on Android Operating systems with the following system requirements:
System Requirements
- Google Android™ OS 2.1, 2.2, or 2.3
- 1 MB of free application space
- Internet connection
5. The customer is solely responsible for ensuring that the customer’s mobile handset meets the system requirements set out in Clause 4 herein. SingTel Mobile shall in no way be liable to the customer (including but not limited to any refund of the Subscription Fee) for any failure to download or use McAfee Family Protection (for mobile) due to a failure to meet the system requirements. Notwithstanding anything herein contained SingTel Mobile shall not be liable to the customer for any loss, damage or claim whatsoever relating to or in connection with the subscription for and/or use of the McAfee Family Protection (for mobile).
6. By using the McAfee Family Protection (for mobile), the customer shall be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions (as may be amended by SingTel Mobile from time to time), the General Terms and Conditions of Singapore Telecommunications Limited, the Specific Terms and Conditions of SingTel Mobile Value Added Services, SingTel Mobile’s Specific Terms and Conditions, the Billing Terms (all of which can be found at http://www.singtel.com) and McAfee’s End User License Agreement (see below).
McAfee End User License Agreement
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