Malware poses a significant threat to the security and integrity of your school's computer systems. Linewize Filter has a Malware and Hacking Content Filtering Theme to combat this risk and support dedicated malware protection solutions deployed at your school.
Create a Filtering Policy to block Malware
You can make a Content Filtering Policy for Malware and Hacking like you would create a policy for any other type of content in Linewize Filter. In the policy’s Type field, search or select Malware and Hacking. You can also search for a specific kind of malware, such as spyware.
Tip
Block the Proxies and VPNs category in a separate Content Filtering Policy to see which users are trying to access proxy or VPN websites.
Image 1: Adding Malware and Hacking to a Content Filtering policy
What types of malware are in the Theme?
The Malware and Hacking Theme includes a range of malware types:
| Subcategories | Description |
|---|---|
| Spam URLs | Websites linked to sending irrelevant or unsolicited messages over the Internet. Spam websites can trigger a computer to open many windows to distract you while installing malware/bloatware on your computer. |
| Spyware and Adware | Websites that provide or promote information gathering or tracking without the user’s explicit consent. These websites can install programs on your computer that steal sensitive personal information. |
| Bot Nets | Online services and addresses often used to launch malicious attacks on networks. Botnets are generally utilised to overload servers, making websites and applications unreachable or unusable. This is known as a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. |
| Key Loggers |
Information about and access to software programs that capture the keystrokes on a keyboard. |
| Phishing and Other Frauds |
Websites and services that host fraudulent content to retrieve personal information or expose the user to malicious software. |
How can I find out if a website is in the Malware and Hacking Theme?
Using the Category Search, you can find out if a website is in the Malware and Hacking theme. Category Search allows you to search for specific websites and see their associated theme or category.
When does Linewize add more websites to the Malware and Hacking Theme?
The Linewize Cyber Safety team continuously monitor the internet to identify new and emerging malware threats. These websites are added to the Malware and Hacking theme to ensure effective protection.
How can I add a website to the Malware and Hacking Theme?
You can suggest a category or signature change using the Category Search tool. Alternatively, contact Linewize Support with the details of the website or signature you want reviewed. Our Linewize Cyber Safety team will review your request and update the classification as necessary.