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Chapter 17 Content Filtering Screens
Table 95 SECURITY > CONTENT FILTER > Policy > External Database (continued)
LABEL
Spyware/Malware Sources
Spyware Effects/Privacy
Concerns
Job Search/Careers
News/Media
Personals/Dating
Reference
Open Image/Media Search
Chat/Instant Messaging
Email
Blogs/Newsgroups
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DESCRIPTION
Selecting this category excludes pages which distribute spyware and
other malware. Spyware is defined as software which takes control of
your computer, modifies computer settings, collects or reports personal
information, or misrepresents itself by tricking users to install,
download, or enter personal information. This includes drive-by
downloads; browser hijackers; dialers; intrusive advertising; any
program which modifies your homepage, bookmarks, or security
settings; and keyloggers. It also includes any software which bundles
spyware (as defined above) as part of its offering. Information collected
or reported is "personal" if it contains uniquely identifying data, such as
e-mail addresses, name, social security number, IP address, etc. A site
is not classified as spyware if the user is reasonably notified that the
software will perform these actions (that is, it alerts that it will send
personal information, be installed, or that it will log keystrokes). Note:
Sites rated as spyware should have a second category assigned with
them.
Selecting this category excludes pages to which spyware (as defined in
the Spyware/Malware Sources category) reports its findings or from
which it alone downloads advertisements. Also includes sites that
contain serious privacy issues, such as "phone home" sites to which
software can connect and send user info; sites that make extensive use
of tracking cookies without a posted privacy statement; and sites to
which browser hijackers redirect users. Usually does not include sites
that can be marked as Spyware/Malware. Note: Sites rated as spyware
effects typically have a second category assigned with them.
Selecting this category excludes pages that provide assistance in
finding employment, and tools for locating prospective employers.
Selecting this category excludes pages that primarily report information
or comments on current events or contemporary issues of the day. It
also includes radio stations and magazines. It does not include pages
that can be rated in other categories.
Selecting this category excludes pages that promote interpersonal
relationships.
Selecting this category excludes pages containing personal,
professional, or educational reference, including online dictionaries,
maps, census, almanacs, library catalogues, genealogy-related pages
and scientific information.
Selecting this category excludes pages with image or video search
capabilities which return graphical results (i.e. thumbnail pictures) that
include potentially pornographic content along with non-pornographic
content (as defined in the Pornography category). Sites that explicitly
exclude offensive content are not included in this category.
Selecting this category excludes pages that provide chat or instant
messaging capabilities or client downloads.
Selecting this category excludes pages offering web-based e-mail
services, such as online e-mail reading, e-cards, and mailing list
services.
Selecting this category excludes pages that offer access to Usenet
news groups or other messaging or bulletin board systems. Also, blog
specific sites or an individual with his own blog. This does not include
social networking communities with blogs.
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