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Web Category DescriptionsCategoriesThese are categories into which internet websites are grouped. You may choose categories from this list that you wish to block on your network. In addition to blocking access to these website categories, iboss will also record attempts to access sites belonging to blocked categories if logging is enabled. Descriptions of these website categories are listed below. Note that if an uncategorized website is encountered, it will be categorized according to these guidelines.??CategoryDescriptionAbortion*Sites related to abortionAdsSites used to distribute advertising graphics or content as well as online coupons, advertising sales, voucher, deals, and offerAdult ContentSites that contain?adult-oriented material. Sites in this category do not contain any nudity but do feature profane and vulgar content. Sites that self-identify as being inappropriate for those under 18 falls under this category.?Alcohol/TobaccoSites that contain alcohol and tobacco content. Also includes sites related to alcohol such as bars. Sites in this category do not contain illegal drugs, but may discuss, encourage, promote, offer, sell, supply, or otherwise advocate the use or creation of alcohol/tobacco.?ArtSites that contain art or discuss art, including museums. May also include printable coloring books, sculptures, mosaic, tattoos, calligraphy, fonts, painting, graffiti, Christian or religious designs, animation drawing, artistic designAuctionsSites related to auctions and bidding on goods and services, both online and liveAudio & VideoSites that contain streaming or downloadable audio/video content such as mp3s, movie clips, and TV shows, as well as sites that sell this content.BusinessSites that represent a business's online presence. May be engaged in commerce or the activity of buying and selling products and services between the company and consumer. Includes Manufacturers, Producers, Suppliers, Dealers, Distributors, Wholesalers, Retailers, Family-owned Business, and any other business-oriented entities.CDN*Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and sites related to CDNsDating & PersonalsSites that offer dating services or aid in the establishment of romantic relationshipsDictionarySites containing general collections of information and knowledge.Includes resources such as wikis, lexical dictionaries, maps, censuses, almanacs, library catalogs, genealogy-related sites, scientific information, and directories as well as utilities like clocks, calculators, timers, and templates.DrugsSites containing content relating to illegal drugs such Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Designer Drugs, Ecstasy, Heroin, etc. Does not relate to Cannabis/MarijuanaDrugs - Controlled*Sites related to controlled drugs and substancesDynamic DNS*Sites that utilize dynamic DNS services to map their domain names to dynamic IP addresses.EducationSites that provide educational services such as schools and universities, as well as sites that offer educational materials for sale or reference.Includes websites that offer information on education or trade/vocational/career schools and programs. Also includes sites that are sponsored by schools, educational facilities, faculty, or alumni groups.EntertainmentSites that contain or promote television, movies, magazines, radio, books, food, fashion and lifestyle.More specifically, sites that provide information about or promote popular culture including (but not limited to) film, film critiques and discussions, film trailers, box office, television, home entertainment, music, comics, graphic novels, literary news, and reviews, as well as other entertainment-oriented periodicals, interviews, fan clubs, celebrity gossip, podcasts, and music and film charts, show, events, quotes, memes, lyrics, musicians, bands, theatre arts, drama, opera, orchestra.Extreme*Sites containing intensely vulgar, graphic, shocking, or disgusting content that would be considered highly offensive to most individuals.File SharingSites for services that provide online file storage, file sharing, synchronization of files between devices and/or network-based data backup and restoration.These services may provide the means to upload, download, paste, organize, post and share documents, files, computer code, text, non-copyright-restricted videos, music and other electronically formatted information in virtual data storage.Additionally, this category covers services that distribute software to facilitate the direct exchange of files between users.FinanceSites that contain content pertaining to banking, financial news and tips, the stock market, investing, credit cards, insurance, and lending.FoodSites that contain content related to restaurants, food, dining, as well as sites that list, review, discuss, advertise and promote food, catering, dining services, cooking, and recipes.ForumsSites containing message boards, online chat rooms, and discussion forumsFreeware / Shareware*Sites related to distributing freeware and shareware softwareFriendshipSites that contain platonic friendship related materials and social networking sites.?GamblingSites that promote or contain gambling related content such as online poker and casinos, sports betting and lotteries.Sites where a user can place bets or participate in betting pools, lotteries, or receive information, assistance, recommendations, or training in such activities.This category does not include sites that sell gambling-related products or sites for offline casinos/hotels unless they meet one of the above requirements.GamesSites that contain online games, or provide services and information pertaining to electronic games, household video games and consoles, computer games, and role-playing games. Also includes game guides/cheats, and accessoriesGovernmentSites sponsored by or representing government agencies, including military and political organizations.May provide information on taxation, emergency services, and laws of various governmental entities. Also includes sites that provide adoption services, information about adoption, immigration information, and immigration services.Guns & WeaponsSites that promote, sell, or provide information regarding firearms, knives, and other weaponsHacking*Sites related to hacking and hacking toolsHealthSites that contain content related to health, illnesses, and ailments, including hospitals, doctors, and prescription drugs, including sites primarily focusing on health research.Also, sites that provide advice and information on general health such as fitness and well-being, personal health, medical services, over-the-counter and prescription medications, health effects of both legal and illegal drug use, alternative and complementary therapies, dentistry, optometry, and psychiatry. Additionally, includes self-help and support organizations dedicated to a disease or health conditions.Humor*Sites primarily related to jokes, humor, or comedyIllegal Activity*Sites related to illegal activities or activities illegal in most countriesImage/Video SearchSites for image and video searching, including sharing of media (e.g., photo sharing) and have a low risk of including objectionable content such as adult or pornographic material.?InformationalSites containing informational content such as regional information or adviceInfosec*Sites featuring content related to Information SecurityInternet CommunicationSites Related to internet communication and VOIPIoT*Sites related to the Internet of Things and IoT devicesJobsSites that contain job search engines and other material such as advice and strategies for seeking employment.Kids*Sites primarily related to kids and very young adultsMalware*Sites containing malicious software, viruses or malware, software hacks, illegal codes, and computer hacker-related materialMarijuana*Sites related to the production, use or sale of marijuanaMessaging*Site related to instant messaging and chatMobile PhonesSites that sell or provide information and services pertaining to mobile (cellular) phonesNewsSites that provide current news and events including online newspapers. Sites that primarily report information or comments on current events or contemporary issues of the day. ?Also includes news radio stations and news magazines. May not include sites that can be better captured by other categories.Nudity*Site containing any form of nudityOnline Meetings*Sites related to software for online meetings or hosting online meetingsOrganizationsSites that contain content related to organizations that foster volunteerism for charity such as non-profits, foundations, societies, associations, communities, institutions. Also includes recognized pageants (Miss Earth), boys/girls scouts, and bodies that cultivate philanthropic or relief efforts.?P2P*Sites related to Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharingParked DomainsSites that are parked, meaning the domain is not associated with any service such as email or a website. These domains are often are very often listed "for sale"Phishing*Sites and sites used in phishing and spearfishing campaignsPiracy*Sites related to digital piracyPoliticalSites that contain political content, including those representing political organizations or organizations promoting political viewsPorn - ChildSites that contain adult-oriented content including sexually explicit graphics and material featuring children, or appearing to feature children.Porn/NuditySites that contain adult-oriented content including sexually explicit graphics and material. Includes art with nudity, sex shops, website with ads showing nudity, games with nudityPrivate WebsitesSites created by individuals containing personal expressions such as blogs, personal diaries, experiences or interestProfessional ServicesSites offering professional, intangible products, or expertise (as opposed to material goods).Includes sites for services performed in an expert manner by an individual or team for the benefit of its customers. The typical?services include cleaning, repairs, accounting, banking, consulting, landscaping, education, insurance, treatment, and transportation?services.Additionally, includes online tutoring, dance, driving, martial arts, musical instrument lessons, and essay writing.Real EstateSites focusing on real estate including agents, renting and leasing residences and offices, and other real estate informationReligionSites that promote or provide information regarding religious beliefs and practicesRemote Access Tools*Remote access tools such as screen sharing servicesScams*Sites related to scamsSearch EnginesSites that are used to search the webSex EdSites that contain content relating to sexual education.Content may be graphic but is designed to inform about the reproductive process, sexual development, safe sex practices, sexuality, birth control, tips for better sex, and sexual enhancement products.ShoppingSites that are used to purchase consumer goods, including online auctions and classifieds. Includes event ticketsSpam*Sites related to spam or used in spam email campaignsSportsSites relating to sports and active hobbies. This includes organized, professional and competitive sports as well as active hobbies such as fishing, golf, hunting, jogging, canoeing, archery, chess, etc.Streaming Radio/TVSites that contain streaming radio or television contentSuicide*Sites related to suicide, including suicide informationSuspicious*Sites, that do not necessarily contain malware or malicious content, but, due to certain attributes, have been flagged as questionable. iboss' Malware Analysis will classify these sites as "Unsafe", even if no malware is detected. The Web Request Heuristic Protection, if active, will also flag sites categorized as suspicious.? ? ?SwimsuitSites that contain sexually revealing content, but no nudity. Includes shopping sites for bikini, swimsuits,? lingerie, and other intimate apparel.?TechnologySites that contain content related technology including software, computer hardware, technology companies, and technical computer help. Also, sites that sponsor or provide information, news, reviews, opinions, and coverage of computing, computing devices and technology, consumer electronics, and general technology.Terrorism/RadicalizationSites that feature radical groups or movements with aggressive anti-government convictions or beliefs.Tech Infrastructure*Sites Related to technology infrastructureToolbarsSites that offer toolbar downloads for web browsersTranslation Services*Sites providing translation servicesTransportationSites that contain content related to transportation. This includes information?on trains, bus routes, and public transportation, and also sites selling, promoting or relating to cars, motorcycles, boats, and aircraft.TravelSites that provide travel-related services or information such as online travel discussion, planning, tourism, lodging,?and transportation such as airlines, trains, and buses, and the pertinent schedules and fares.Sites that promote or provide travel reservations, travel experiences, vehicle rentals, descriptions of travel destinations, or promotions for hotels/casinos or other travel related accommodations. May include festivals and Amusement ParksViolence & HateSites that promote violent behavior or depict gratuitous images of death, gore or bodily harmWeb Hosting*Web hosting providersWebmailSites offering web-based email servicesWeb ProxiesSites that offer information on, services for, or downloads of web proxies, method often used in an attempt to bypass URL and Content Filters??*New category added by iboss version 9.1.40.0 (released 04/15/18)?Note:?This article was last updated in conjunction with the iboss version 9.1.40.0 firmware (released 04/15/2018). You may be using a different version of firmware than the one featured in this article.? ................
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