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Table 72 Device Operation > Device Configuration > Security > Content Filter >
Policy > External Database
LABEL
Spyware/Malware
Sources
Spyware Effects/
Privacy Concerns
Job Search/Careers
News/Media
Personals/Dating
Reference
Open Image/Media
Search
Chat/Instant Messaging Selecting this category excludes pages that provide chat or
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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.
instant messaging capabilities or client downloads.
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