Editing the settings used in blocking an attacking computer

To edit the settings for blocking an attacking computer:

1. Open the application settings window.
2. In the left part of the window, in the Essential Threat Protection section, select Network Threat Protection.

   The Network Threat Protection component settings are displayed in the right part of the window.

3. Select the Add the attacking computer to the list of blocked computers for check box.

   If this check box is selected, on detecting a network attack attempt, the Network Threat Protection component blocks network activity from the attacking computer for the specified amount of time. This automatically protects the computer against possible future network attacks from the same address.

   If this check box is cleared, on detecting a network attack attempt, the Network Threat Protection component does not enable automatic protection against possible future network attacks from the same address.

4. Change the amount of time during which an attacking computer is blocked in the field next to the Add the attacking computer to the list of blocked computers for check box.
5. To save changes, click the Save button.

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