The Dr.Web Family Security application is designed to enhance digital safety for families by utilizing various accessibility features. These features help to prevent unauthorized users from tampering with the application's operation by adjusting device settings. Additionally, the URL-filter function ensures that family members are safeguarded from accessing undesirable websites across all supported internet browsers. Application control further protects against unwanted applications that could pose risks to the family’s digital safety.
This application allows users to monitor the digital activities of family members in real-time, which includes tracking downloaded applications and visited websites. Parents can ascertain the locations of their family member devices, giving them peace of mind when children stay late at school or when elderly relatives are out shopping. Furthermore, Dr.Web Family Security provides robust web filtering capabilities that can block dangerous or suspicious sites, as well as help eliminate unwanted calls and SMS messages, including spam and communications from unknown sources.
One of the key features of this application is its ability to limit the usage of certain applications or groups of applications. For instance, parents can set specific time limits for their children’s usage, allowing them to play on devices for a designated period each day. In cases where devices are lost or stolen, the application offers functionalities to remotely block the device and delete sensitive data, ensuring that private information remains protected.
The licensing for Dr.Web Family Security permits the head of the family to acquire a license that covers their own device as well as their family members’. Depending on the chosen license type, it can protect 1, 5, or 10 devices, and it's worth noting that family members are not permitted to purchase or renew a license independently. The application helps caregivers instill healthy digital habits in children, creates a safer digital landscape, and protects vulnerable family members from nuisance communications, promoting a secure and enjoyable online experience. However, it is essential to understand that this application does not function as an antivirus solution.