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What does "foreground window is protected by Identity Shield" mean and how does it effect frame rates on Internet games, videos, etc.

This message appears on the Webroot Bug and has a lock imposed on the bug.

This lock only shows when I enter the Internet using Chrome Plus.

Thanks,

Donn
Hello

 

You can provide additional security for software applications that may contain confidential information, such as Instant Messaging clients or tax preparation software. By protecting these applications, you secure them against information-stealing Trojans like keyloggers, man-in-the-middle attacks, and clipboard stealers. You can add any applications to the Protected Applications list and assign them to one of the protection levels:


  • Protect. “Protected applications” are secured against information-stealing malware, but also have full access to data on the system. You might want to add financial management software to the category. When you run a protected application, the Webroot icon in the system tray displays a padlock:
    http://www.webroot.com/En_US/SecureAnywhere/PC/Content/Resources/Images/Icon_lock.png
  • Allow. “Allowed applications” are not secured against information-stealing malware, and also have full access to protected data on the system. Many applications unintentionally access protected screen contents or keyboard data without malicious intent when running in the background. If you trust an application that is currently marked as “Deny,” you can change it to “Allow.”
  • Deny. “Denied applications” cannot view or capture protected data on the system, but can otherwise run normally.
As you work on your computer, SecureAnywhere automatically adds web browsers to the Protected Applications list and assigns them to the “protected” status.

Read more:

http://www.webroot.com/En_US/SecureAnywhere/PC/WSA_PC_Help.htm#C6_IDProtection/CH6c_ManagingProtectedApps.htm

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