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-'''Web Anti-Virus (Web Traffic Control)''' - Shows the current status of the Web Traffic Control Protection level. The green color right tick mark denotes that the module is “Active” while the red color cross mark displays that the module is “InActive”. +{| class="wikitable" border="0"
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-On the Web Anti-Virus (Web Traffic Control) option page in the “Configuration” section, when clicked on the “Settings” option, one can change the Web Anti-Virus (Web Traffic Control) Protection level, whereas clicking on the “Start” and /or “Stop” option (next to Settings) makes the module “Active” and /or “InActive”. +{| id="mp-topbanner" style="width:100%; background:#fcfcfc; margin-top:1.2em; border:1px solid #ccc;"
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 +|style="text-align:left;"|'''·''' [[Escan/english/FAQ-eScan|<font size=1.5 color="blue"
-The “Block Web Access” option can be found between the “Start” and “Settings”options and enables you to block the web access completely (no internet access at all).+align="left">eScan</font>]]&nbsp;&nbsp;'''·''' [[Escan/english/MailScan-AFT|<font size=1.5
-'''Configuration section -''' +color="blue">MailScan</font>]]&nbsp;&nbsp;'''·''' [[Escan/english/Technologies|<font size=1.5
-When clicked on “Settings” the below options are available, through which the eScan software’s real-time Web Traffic Scanning protection can be customized -+color="blue">Technologies</font>]]
 +|style="text-align:right;"|&nbsp;&nbsp;'''·''' [[Technical Info|<font size=1.5 color="blue">Technical
-'''a. Webpage Filtering:-'''+Info</font>]]&nbsp;&nbsp;'''·''' [[Escan/english/Security_Awareness|<font size=1.5 color="blue">Security
-This option helps in controlling and blocking access to the Web as listed below -+Awareness</font>]]&nbsp;&nbsp;'''·''' [[User_Guides|<font size=1.5 color="blue">User Guides</font>]]
 +|}
-'''i) Filtering options -'''+{| class="wikitable" border="0"
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 +<h2 id="mp-tfp-h2" style="margin:0; background:#C7E587; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:10 solid #afa3bf; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em">eScan Version 10 Online Help</h2>
 +{| class="wikitable" border="0"
-This section has pre-defined categories that help to control and block access to the Web - +|}
-1. Pornography -  
-This helps to control and block access to the web based on pornographic content. On selection of this category, it displays the words/phrases defined along with the site names that when found to be accessed would result in Blocking of Access or "Access Denied" to the site desired. +<U>'''Web Protection '''</U>
-The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements. +
-2. Gambling – +This section provides the description of eScan's Web Protection and the various settings available in this feature.
-This helps to control and block access to the web based on gambling content. On selection of this category, it displays the words/phrases defined and when found to be accessed would result in Blocking of Access or "Access Denied" to the site desired.  
-The words and phrases defined can be added or deleted based on requirements. +__TOC__
-3. Ratings_block_category – +=='''Description'''==
-This helps to control and block access to the web and is kept open for any words/phrases and site names to be added to the words /phrases and to the site name list. +Web Protection prevents viruses from penetrating your system during your online activities.
-4. Websites Allowed – 
-This category contains list of sites that are allowed to be accessed and not blocked. The site names listed within can be customized as per requirements. +=='''Status in main Protection Center Window'''==
-* All the above four (1-4) categories listed are pre-defined.+The <B><font color="Green"> '''green''' </font></B> colored Tick <U><B><font color="Green">(√)</font></B></U> mark indicates the Web Protection is active and running.
 +The <B><font color="Red"> '''red''' </font></B> colored Cross <U><B><font color="Red">(X)</font></B></U> mark indicates the Web Protection is inactive and stopped.
-5. Chat – 
-This helps to control and block access to the web based on chat. On selection of this category, it displays the words/phrases defined that when found to be accessed would result in Blocking of Access or "Access Denied" to the site desired. +=='''Configuration section'''==
-The words and phrases defined can be added or deleted based on requirements. +<U>''Status''</U>
-6. Alcohol –+:''Web Protection Status –'' This will display the status of Web Protection either in Running or Disabled mode.
-This helps to control and block access to the web based on alcohol. On selection of this category, it displays the words/phrases defined that when found to be accessed would result in Blocking of Access or "Access Denied" to the site desired. +:''Selected Profile –'' This will display the User Profile selected.
-The words and phrases defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.  
-7. Violence –+:''Stop / Start buttons'' – Clicking stop / start button will disable or enable the Web Protection.
-This helps to control and block access to the web based on violence. On selection of this category, it displays the words/phrases defined that when found to be accessed would result in Blocking of Access or "Access Denied" to the site desired. +:''Settings button'' – To configure the Web Protection for web traffic/ access control click on the Settings button.
-The words and phrases defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.  
-8. Drugs –+'''I. Select User Profile – '''This contains the various categories defined by MicroWorld, for controlling the access level to different web-sites for various types of users i.e. children to adult.
-This helps to control and block access to the web based on drugs. On selection of this category, it displays the words/phrases defined that when found to be accessed would result in Blocking of Access or "Access Denied" to the site desired. +:# '''Walled Garden / Unprivileged Profile– '''This profile blocks all access to the net except the website in the whitelist. Recommended for children up to the age of 10. Default Status setting is Block Web Access (for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options below).
 +:# '''Teenager / Less Privileged Profile– '''This profile blocks websites that are blacklisted and activates other filters like Webpage filter, Domain name filter, HTML Tags including page titles, Reserved word threshold of 1 and blocks all Java applets and activeX scripts except from predefined sites list.Recommended for kids in the age group of 11 to 15. Default Status setting is Block Web Access(for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options).
 +:# '''Adolescent / Normal Privileged Profile – '''This profile blocks websites that are blacklisted and activates other filters like Webpage filter, Domain name filter, HTML Tags including page titles, Reserved word threshold of 5. Default Status setting is Active (for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options). Recommended for kids in the age group of 16 to 18.
 +:# '''Adult / Most Privileged Profile [ default ]– '''This profile allows all traffic except for the websites in the blacklists. No reserved word threshold value is used. Default Status setting is Active (for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options).
-The words and phrases defined can be added or deleted based on requirements. +::The general buttons in User Profile window:
-• All the above four (5-8) categories listed are customized.+::* Activate :- This will activate the selected user profile and Web Protection will run as per the rules defined.
 +::* Default :- Clicking on this button, the default settings will be enabled.
 +::* Custom :- Clicking this buttons, users can customize the rulesets as per required.
-• The sites that are denied access to would automatically be added to the Block category to be filtered.  
 +<I><font size=4><U>'''WEB PROTECTION SETTINGS:-'''</U></font></I>
-'''ii) Scanning options –'''+:The various Webpage Filtering option available in the User Profiles Categories for customization (when clicked on Custom) as per user requirements:
-When clicked on, it has many sub- features and functionalities that help to control and block access to the web.  
-There are different options available like "Content Matching Options", "Content Type", "ActiveX Blocking", "Port Setting", "Rating Systems" and "Actions" +:'''I) Filtering options '''
 +:This section has pre-defined categories that help to control and block access to the Web.
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 +:'''Status Section: '''
-1. Content Matching Options - +::* '''Active: '''This option when selected will block all the websites listed in the Filter Categories where the status column shows Block.
 +::* '''Inactive: '''Web Protection is disabled.
 +::* '''Block Web-Access: '''This option when selected will block all the website access except websites listed in the Websites_Allowed Filter Categories.
-this option is helpful in controlling and blocking access to the web based on matching content and which works on different criterias:-+:'''Filter Categories Section:'''
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-a. Search in Site Name - +
-The site name or url typed would be checked if it is listed in the restricted or blocked categories. +::1. Pornography – This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on pornographic contents.
-b. Search in HTML Tags - +::2. Gambling – This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on gambling contents.
-The HTML tags would be checked if they contains any restricted or blocked words/phrases or site names. +::3. Chat - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on chat contents. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.
-c. Search in Title - +::4. Alcohol - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on contents based / related to violence. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.
-The title would be checked if it contains any restricted or blcoked words/phrases or site names. +::5. Violence - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on contents based / related to violence. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.
-d. Search in Page Text - +::6. Drugs - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on contents based / related to drugs. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.
-The web page text would be checked if it contains any restricted or blocked words/phrases. +::7. Ratings_block_category – This category helps to control and block access to the web and is kept open for any words/phrases and site names to be added to the words /phrases and to the site name list.
-e. Search in Description and Keywords - +::8. Websites Allowed – This category contains list of sites that are allowed to be accessed and not blocked. The site names listed within can be customized as per requirements.
-The restricted or blocked words/phrases would be checked in the website's description and keywords.  
-f. Reserved Word Threshold Level - +:'''Filter Options section: '''
-This is a threshold level/limit set within the software that keeps a count of how many times a restricted or blocked word/s appears, if the set word/s have appeared as per the default value or more the access to the web is blocked or restricted and vice versa. +::'''Add sites rejected by the filter to lock Category -''' The sites that are denied access would automatically be added to the Block category database.
 +:'''II) Scanning options (this option is not available in Walled Green User Profile) –'''
 +::This option has many sub- features and functionalities that help to control and block access to the web.
 +::'''Content Matching section '''
 +::This option is helpful in controlling and blocking access to the web based on matching content and which works on different criteria:-
 +:::i. Search in Site Name - The site name or url typed would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.
-'''Content Type -''' +:::ii. Search in HTML Tags - The HTML tags would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.
-This option is helpful in controlling and blocking access to the web based on the type of content and which works on different criterias:- +:::iii. Search in Title - The site Title would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.
-a. Block Images - +:::iv. Search in Page Text - The website’s text / page would be checked if it contains any reserved words/phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.
-Images on websites will be blocked from being viewed +:::v. Search in Description and Keywords – The website’s description would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.
-i) Saving on Internet Bandwidth - +:::vi. Reserved Word Threshold Level - This is a threshold level/limit set that keeps a count of the number of times a reserved word/s found in the website. If the word/s have appeared as per the Threshold level value or more, the access to the web is blocked.
-For example - to view an image that we like, we would click on it and enlarge it as a result eating up internet bandwidth. +::'''Actions section'''
-ii) Secure -+:::i. Log Violations - All violations are logged for easy administration and for future reference. (by default this is enabled).
-The system and data from malwares like spywares, adwares, trojans, etc... - that creep onto the system when surfing and exploit vulnerabilities of the operating system and the applications installed on them. +:::ii. Shutdown Program in 30 secs – If any of the rules/policies that are defined are found to be violated, then the software has a in-built functionality to automatically shutdown the program (browser) in 30 seconds
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 +::'''Content Type Section'''
-iii) Degradation of the system (performance). +:::i. Block Images - Images on websites will be blocked from being viewed
 +:::ii. Block Applications - Applications on websites will be blocked from being run / executed
 +:::iii. Block eMails ([http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc822.txt RFC 822]) - Messages of [http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc822.txt RFC 822] would be blocked by default.
-b. Block Applications - +:::iv. Block Audio files - Audio files on websites will be blocked from being run / executed.
-Applications on websites will be blocked from being run / executed +:::v. Block Video files - Video files on websites will be blocked from being run / executed.
-i) Saving on Internet Bandwidth - +::'''Rating Systems section '''
-For example - to view an image that we like, we would click on it and enlarge it as a result eating up internet bandwidth. +::This sections contains rules / policies as set by the World renowned organization that cater to Content Filtering on the internet viz. RSACI, ICRA, SafeSurf.
-ii) Secure - +:::i. RSACi (Recreational Software Advisory Council for the Internet) - Based on the work of Dr.Donal F. Roberts of Stanford University, who has studied the effects of media for nearly 20 years. Is a rating service of websites for content on the Internet.
-The system and data from malwares like spywares, adwares, trojans, etc... that creep onto the system when surfing and exploit vulnerabilities of the operating system and the applications installed on them. +:::ii. ICRA (Internet Content Rating Association) - Is a global, cross-cultural rating and filtering service of websites for content on the Internet.
-iii) Degradation of the system (performance). +:::iii. SafeSurf - Designed with inputs from thousand of parents and Net Citizens to empower each family to make informed choice related to the online content.
 +::::'''Advance Button –'''
 +::::* Set Ratings - Clicking on this button can customize the level of the Ratings Systems to be configured.
-c. Block eMails (RFC 822) - +::'''ActiveX Blocking Section'''
-Messages of RFC 822 would be blocked by default. +::An ActiveX control is similar to a Java applet. An ActiveX control can be automatically downloaded and executed by a Web browser. But, there is also a risk that this may damage software or data on your system.
-d. Block Audio files - +:::i. Java Applets – Selecting this option will block the downloading and execution of Java Applets from the internet.
 +:::Java is a programming language from Sun Microsystems and in which an applet is written, it can be included in an HTML page, much in the same way an image is included in a page. When you use a Java technology-enabled browser to view a page that contains an applet, the applet’s code is transferred to your system and executed by the browser. For example - to enhance interactive control, primarily in Web browsers and other network-oriented interactive software applications.
-Audio files on websites will be blocked from being run / executed. +:::ii. Scripts (Java and VB) – Selecting this option will block downloading and execution of Scripts from the internet.
 +:::Is a list of commands that can be executed without user interaction, to automate certain application tasks or to work in a particular computing environment/scenario. So, when any script be it Java or VB (Visual Basic) is found to contain any malicious code, it is blocked.
-i) Saving on Internet Bandwidth - +:::iii. Check for virus (default) - This option scans and blocks all activities carried out while browsing (reading of data on the website, downloading the files, etc...) if found to contain any malicious code.
-for example - listening to a audio available on the website, we would click on it and start listening as a result eating up internet bandwidth.  
-ii) Secure - +::'''Port Setting section'''
-The system and data from malwares like spywares, adwares, trojans, etc... that creep onto the system when surfing and exploit vulnerabilities of the operating system and the applications installed on them. +::Internet Access (HTTP Port) - 80,8080,3128,6588,4480,88. (predefined commonly used ports for Internet access by browsers).
 +::This will contain the ports used for web-access that will be monitored by Web Protection.
-iii) Degradation of the system (performance).  
 +:'''III) Define Time-Restriction '''
 +:This option helps to customize the access to the web / internet. Here a time restriction can be defined in-order for the Web-Protection policies will be applied.
-e. Block Video files -  
-Video files on websites will be blocked from being run / executed. +:'''IV) Popup Filtering section'''
-i) Saving on Internet Bandwidth - +:This option enables in blocking popup’s from a Website
-For example - to view and listen to a video available on the website, we would click on it and start viewing and listening as a result eating up internet bandwidth. +:'''Notification Section'''
-ii) Secure - +:This section alerts / notifies the user when a popup is blocked from a Website.
-The system and data from malwares like spywares, adwares, trojans, etc... that creep onto the system when surfing and exploit vulnerabilities of the operating system and the applications installed on them. +::i. Block Popup - This option when enabled will block pop-ups from websites.
-iii) Degradation of the system (performance). +::ii. Beep via PC Speaker - This option when enabled would beep (makes a sound) when a popup is encountered and blocked.
 +::iii. Play Sound - This option when enabled will play a selected sound when a popup is encountered and filtered/blocked. Clicking on the Sound file button can customize the required sound file to be played.
 +::'''White List Section'''
 +::This section contains white listed website internet address, from where pop-ups would not be blocked by Web-Protection’s Pop-up filter.
 +
-'''ActiveX Blocking -''' +:::'''Buttons:'''
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-ActiveX is a technology developed by Microsoft. With an ActiveX-enabled browser, ActiveX controls can be downloaded as part of a Web document to add functionality to the browser (similar to Java applets). +:::* Add - This option enables the user or administrator to add a website to the White List so that the next time when this website is accessed, popup’s appear, are visible.
- +:::* Delete - This option enables the user or administrator to delete a website from the White List so that the next time when the same website is accessed, it gets filtered /blocked.
-a. Java Applets - +:::* Remove All - This option enables the user or administrator to remove all listed websites from the White List so that when any of these websites are being accessed and a popup tries to appear, they are filtered /blocked.
- +:::* Browse - This option enables the user to browse any of the listed websites in the White List.
-Java is a programming language from Sun Microsystems and in which an applet is written, it can be included in an HTML page, much in the same way an image is included in a page. When you use a Java technology-enabled browser to view a page that contains an applet, the applet's code is transferred to your system and executed by the browser. +
-For example - to enhance interactive control, primarily in Web browsers and other network-oriented interactive software applications. +
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-b. Scripts (Java and VB) - +
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-Is a list of commands that can be executed without user interaction, to automate certain application tasks or to work in a particular computing environment/scenario. So, when any script be it Java or VB (Visual Basic) is found to contain any malicious code, it is blocked. +
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-This option is very useful in blocking programs that trigger or execute themselves when a website is being viewed. +
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-c. Check for virus - +
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-This is the default action set. This option scans and blocks all activities carried out while browsing (reading of data on the website, downloading the files, etc...) if found to contain any malicious code. +
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-'''Port Setting -''' +
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-Internet Access (HTTP Port) - 80,8080,3128,6588,4480,88. +
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-These are the different ports defined within the software that are monitored for any data transfer that happens through them and if it contains any malicious data, it is blocked. You can add or delete the ports as per your requirements. +
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-'''Rating Systems -''' +
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-This option is not enabled by default. When enabled, this option allows each user or the administrator to set for each user, of how he/ she should access content on the web. These suggestions (advice) are laid down by World Renowned Organisations that cater to Content Filtering on the Internet, viz. RSACi, ICRA, SafeSurf. +
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-a. RSACi - +
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-Based on the study and work of Dr.Donal F. Roberts of Stanford University on the effects of media on children for nearly 20 years certain guidelines were laid, based on which "Recreational Software Advisory Council" (RSAC) was formed. Is a rating service of websites for content on the Internet. +
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-b. ICRA - "Internet Content Rating Association" (ICRA) - +
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-came into existence to protect children from harmful content on the internet. Is a global, cross-cultural filtering and rating service of websites for content on the Internet. +
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-c. SAFESURF - +
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-Designed with inputs from millions of users (parents) and Net Citizens to empower each family to make informed decisions concerning accessibility of content on the Internet. +
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-6. Actions - +
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-All of the above criteria are checked when enabled and if any violation is found appropriate action is taken. +
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-a. Log Violations - +
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-All violations are logged for easy administration and for future reference. +
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-b. Shutdown program in 30 seconds - +
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-If any of the rules/policies that are defined are found to be violated, then the software has a in-built functionality to automatically shutdown the program (browser) in 30 seconds. +
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-iii) Time Restriction -+
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-This option is set as per requirement. This option helps to customize the access to the web based on time or as per the day of the week or daily, for example - access to the web should be allowed everyday only during lunch hours and blocked otherwise. +
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-* Block Web Access:-+
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-The “Block Web Access” option can be found between the “Start” and “Settings” options and enables you to block the web access completely (no internet access at all).+
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-When enabled, it blocks access to the web completely. If the need arises, access to the web can be given on a conditional basis, for example - access to the web can be given only to certain websites like www.hotmail.com, yahoo.*, gmail.com, etc... and not others.+
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-This conditional access is applied through the "Websites_Allowed Category”, for which the site names can be customized to the list as per requirements. +
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-b. Popup Filtering:-+
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-This option enables in blocking popup’s on Websites -+
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-i) Notification -+
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-This section helps in notifying the user when a popup is blocked on Websites with other options as explained below -+
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-It has different options like "Block Popup", "Beep via PC Speaker", "Play Sound", "White List" and "History Logs". +
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-1) Block Popup - +
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-This option is not enabled by default. This option is very useful in many ways +
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-i) Saving on Internet Bandwidth - for example - for a popup to appear on the desktop screen, it would utilize the internet bandwidth, thus eating up the internet bandwidth. +
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-ii) Secure the system and data from malwares like spywares, adwares, trojans, etc... that creep onto the system when popups are viewed /opened, exploiting the vulnerabilities of the operating system and the applications installed on them. +
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-iii) Degradation of the system (performance). +
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-2) Beep via PC Speaker - +
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-This option is not enabled by default. This option would beep (makes a sound)when a popup is encountered and filtered/blocked. +
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-3) Play Sound - +
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-This option is not enabled by default. This option will play a sound when a popup is encountered and filtered/blocked. +
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-4) White List - +
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-This is a white list that holds the website addresses where the popup's appear (are not filtered /blocked). +
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-There are different options within:- +
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-1. Add - +
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-This option enables the user or administrator to add a website to the White List so that the next time when this website is accessed, popup's appear, are visible. +
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-2. Delete - +
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-This option enables the user or administrator to delete a website from the White List so that the next time when the same website is accessed, it gets filtered /blocked. +
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-3. Remove All - +
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-This option enables the user or administrator to remove all listed websites from the White List so that when any of these websites are being accessed and a popup tries to appear, they are filtered /blocked. +
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-4. Browse - +
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-This option enables the user to browse any of the listed websites in the White List. +
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-iii) History Logs: +
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-All activity related to popup's (allowed /blocked) is logged for future reference. +
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-1. Log Violations - +
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-All violations that occured are logged for future reference like for which user the popup was blocked along with date & time, website(url) address, reason for blocking and offensive word. +
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-2. Add to White List - +
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-This is a option that enables the user or administrator to add the violated (blocked) popup website to the White (allowed)list. +
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-3 Clear Log - +
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-This option will clear the log file completely (empty). +
-4. Browse -  
-This option enables the user to browse the listed websites. +::'''Violation Logs section '''
-5. Refresh Log - +::All activity related to popup’s (allowed /blocked) is logged for future reference.
-This option refreshes the logs and displays the latest status. +:::'''1. Log Violations -''' All violations that occured are logged for future reference like for which user the popup was blocked along with date & time, website(url) address.
 +:::'''Buttons '''
 +:::* Add to White List – Clicking on this button enables the user or administrator to add the violated (blocked) popup website to the White (allowed) list.
 +:::* Clear Log - This option will clear the log file completely (empty).
 +:::* Browse - This option enables the user to browse the listed websites.
 +:::* Refresh Log - This option refreshes the logs and displays the latest status.
 +:::* Hot Key - Allows you to assign a key that when kept pressed temporarily allows popup’s on the website being accessed.
-At the bottom end of the same page, there are other options available like -  
-1. Hot Key - +=='''Reports section '''==
-Allows you to assign a key that when kept pressed temporarily allows popup's on the website being accessed. +:''Statistics''
-2. Test Popup - +:* Total Sites Scanned – Total websites scanned by Web Protection..
 +:* Total Sites Blocked – Total web sites blocked by Web Protection.
 +:* Last Site Scanned – Name of the last site scanned by Web Protection.
-This option opens up a page on our website where you can test the efficacy and userfulnees of this popup filter (there are five different types of popup's displayed).  
-3. Default - +:'''a. View Web Protection Log -''' This displays the web scan activity done on the system in detail like the user, date and time, url, reason, word, etc…on which the violation was found.
-This option resets all the settings to the original (all latest changes made will be lost).+:'''b. View Popup Filter Log –''' This displays the popup scan activity done on the system in detail like the user, date and time, url, reason, word, etc…on which the violation was found.
 +:'''c. View Report –''' This will provide a detail report for Web Protection containing informations about websites allowed and blocked.
-At the bottom end of this Web Anti-Virus (Web Traffic Control) option page in the “Reports” section, there are different options available like “View Web Anti-Virus Log” and “View Popup Log”. 
 +==<I>'''[http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/index.php/Glossary Glossary]'''</I>==
 +==<I>'''[http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/index.php/EScan_ver.10 Main Feature Index]'''</I>==
-2. Reports section - The below options are available within - 
-a. View Web Anti-Virus Log -+<br/>
-This displays the web scan activity done on the system in detail like the user, date and time, url, reason, word, etc…on which the violation was found. 
-b. View Popup Log – 
-This displays the popup scan activity done on the system in detail like the user, date and time, url, reason, word, etc…on which the violation was found. 
-Along with the above statistical reports, it also displays the total sites scanned and number of sites blocked and last site scanned.+<!--{| id="mp-bottombanner" style="width:100%; background:#fcfcfc; margin-top:1em; border:0px solid #ccc;"
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eScan Version 10 Online Help


Web Protection

This section provides the description of eScan's Web Protection and the various settings available in this feature.


Contents


Description

Web Protection prevents viruses from penetrating your system during your online activities.


Status in main Protection Center Window

The green colored Tick (√) mark indicates the Web Protection is active and running.

The red colored Cross (X) mark indicates the Web Protection is inactive and stopped.


Configuration section

Status

Web Protection Status – This will display the status of Web Protection either in Running or Disabled mode.
Selected Profile – This will display the User Profile selected.


Stop / Start buttons – Clicking stop / start button will disable or enable the Web Protection.
Settings button – To configure the Web Protection for web traffic/ access control click on the Settings button.


I. Select User Profile – This contains the various categories defined by MicroWorld, for controlling the access level to different web-sites for various types of users i.e. children to adult.

  1. Walled Garden / Unprivileged Profile– This profile blocks all access to the net except the website in the whitelist. Recommended for children up to the age of 10. Default Status setting is Block Web Access (for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options below).
  2. Teenager / Less Privileged Profile– This profile blocks websites that are blacklisted and activates other filters like Webpage filter, Domain name filter, HTML Tags including page titles, Reserved word threshold of 1 and blocks all Java applets and activeX scripts except from predefined sites list.Recommended for kids in the age group of 11 to 15. Default Status setting is Block Web Access(for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options).
  3. Adolescent / Normal Privileged Profile – This profile blocks websites that are blacklisted and activates other filters like Webpage filter, Domain name filter, HTML Tags including page titles, Reserved word threshold of 5. Default Status setting is Active (for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options). Recommended for kids in the age group of 16 to 18.
  4. Adult / Most Privileged Profile [ default ]– This profile allows all traffic except for the websites in the blacklists. No reserved word threshold value is used. Default Status setting is Active (for more details refer to Webpage Filtering options).
The general buttons in User Profile window:
  • Activate :- This will activate the selected user profile and Web Protection will run as per the rules defined.
  • Default :- Clicking on this button, the default settings will be enabled.
  • Custom :- Clicking this buttons, users can customize the rulesets as per required.


WEB PROTECTION SETTINGS:-

The various Webpage Filtering option available in the User Profiles Categories for customization (when clicked on Custom) as per user requirements:


I) Filtering options
This section has pre-defined categories that help to control and block access to the Web.
Status Section:
  • Active: This option when selected will block all the websites listed in the Filter Categories where the status column shows Block.
  • Inactive: Web Protection is disabled.
  • Block Web-Access: This option when selected will block all the website access except websites listed in the Websites_Allowed Filter Categories.
Filter Categories Section:
1. Pornography – This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on pornographic contents.
2. Gambling – This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on gambling contents.
3. Chat - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on chat contents. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.
4. Alcohol - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on contents based / related to violence. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.
5. Violence - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on contents based / related to violence. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.
6. Drugs - This category contains the list of sites / phrases based on contents based / related to drugs. The words and phrases and /or sites defined can be added or deleted based on requirements.
7. Ratings_block_category – This category helps to control and block access to the web and is kept open for any words/phrases and site names to be added to the words /phrases and to the site name list.
8. Websites Allowed – This category contains list of sites that are allowed to be accessed and not blocked. The site names listed within can be customized as per requirements.


Filter Options section:
Add sites rejected by the filter to lock Category - The sites that are denied access would automatically be added to the Block category database.


II) Scanning options (this option is not available in Walled Green User Profile) –
This option has many sub- features and functionalities that help to control and block access to the web.
Content Matching section
This option is helpful in controlling and blocking access to the web based on matching content and which works on different criteria:-
i. Search in Site Name - The site name or url typed would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.
ii. Search in HTML Tags - The HTML tags would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.
iii. Search in Title - The site Title would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.
iv. Search in Page Text - The website’s text / page would be checked if it contains any reserved words/phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.
v. Search in Description and Keywords – The website’s description would be checked if it contains any reserved words / phrases listed in the restricted or blocked categories.
vi. Reserved Word Threshold Level - This is a threshold level/limit set that keeps a count of the number of times a reserved word/s found in the website. If the word/s have appeared as per the Threshold level value or more, the access to the web is blocked.
Actions section
i. Log Violations - All violations are logged for easy administration and for future reference. (by default this is enabled).
ii. Shutdown Program in 30 secs – If any of the rules/policies that are defined are found to be violated, then the software has a in-built functionality to automatically shutdown the program (browser) in 30 seconds
Content Type Section
i. Block Images - Images on websites will be blocked from being viewed
ii. Block Applications - Applications on websites will be blocked from being run / executed
iii. Block eMails (RFC 822) - Messages of RFC 822 would be blocked by default.
iv. Block Audio files - Audio files on websites will be blocked from being run / executed.
v. Block Video files - Video files on websites will be blocked from being run / executed.
Rating Systems section
This sections contains rules / policies as set by the World renowned organization that cater to Content Filtering on the internet viz. RSACI, ICRA, SafeSurf.
i. RSACi (Recreational Software Advisory Council for the Internet) - Based on the work of Dr.Donal F. Roberts of Stanford University, who has studied the effects of media for nearly 20 years. Is a rating service of websites for content on the Internet.
ii. ICRA (Internet Content Rating Association) - Is a global, cross-cultural rating and filtering service of websites for content on the Internet.
iii. SafeSurf - Designed with inputs from thousand of parents and Net Citizens to empower each family to make informed choice related to the online content.
Advance Button –
  • Set Ratings - Clicking on this button can customize the level of the Ratings Systems to be configured.
ActiveX Blocking Section
An ActiveX control is similar to a Java applet. An ActiveX control can be automatically downloaded and executed by a Web browser. But, there is also a risk that this may damage software or data on your system.
i. Java Applets – Selecting this option will block the downloading and execution of Java Applets from the internet.
Java is a programming language from Sun Microsystems and in which an applet is written, it can be included in an HTML page, much in the same way an image is included in a page. When you use a Java technology-enabled browser to view a page that contains an applet, the applet’s code is transferred to your system and executed by the browser. For example - to enhance interactive control, primarily in Web browsers and other network-oriented interactive software applications.
ii. Scripts (Java and VB) – Selecting this option will block downloading and execution of Scripts from the internet.
Is a list of commands that can be executed without user interaction, to automate certain application tasks or to work in a particular computing environment/scenario. So, when any script be it Java or VB (Visual Basic) is found to contain any malicious code, it is blocked.
iii. Check for virus (default) - This option scans and blocks all activities carried out while browsing (reading of data on the website, downloading the files, etc...) if found to contain any malicious code.


Port Setting section
Internet Access (HTTP Port) - 80,8080,3128,6588,4480,88. (predefined commonly used ports for Internet access by browsers).
This will contain the ports used for web-access that will be monitored by Web Protection.


III) Define Time-Restriction
This option helps to customize the access to the web / internet. Here a time restriction can be defined in-order for the Web-Protection policies will be applied.


IV) Popup Filtering section
This option enables in blocking popup’s from a Website
Notification Section
This section alerts / notifies the user when a popup is blocked from a Website.
i. Block Popup - This option when enabled will block pop-ups from websites.
ii. Beep via PC Speaker - This option when enabled would beep (makes a sound) when a popup is encountered and blocked.
iii. Play Sound - This option when enabled will play a selected sound when a popup is encountered and filtered/blocked. Clicking on the Sound file button can customize the required sound file to be played.
White List Section
This section contains white listed website internet address, from where pop-ups would not be blocked by Web-Protection’s Pop-up filter.


Buttons:
  • Add - This option enables the user or administrator to add a website to the White List so that the next time when this website is accessed, popup’s appear, are visible.
  • Delete - This option enables the user or administrator to delete a website from the White List so that the next time when the same website is accessed, it gets filtered /blocked.
  • Remove All - This option enables the user or administrator to remove all listed websites from the White List so that when any of these websites are being accessed and a popup tries to appear, they are filtered /blocked.
  • Browse - This option enables the user to browse any of the listed websites in the White List.


Violation Logs section
All activity related to popup’s (allowed /blocked) is logged for future reference.
1. Log Violations - All violations that occured are logged for future reference like for which user the popup was blocked along with date & time, website(url) address.
Buttons
  • Add to White List – Clicking on this button enables the user or administrator to add the violated (blocked) popup website to the White (allowed) list.
  • Clear Log - This option will clear the log file completely (empty).
  • Browse - This option enables the user to browse the listed websites.
  • Refresh Log - This option refreshes the logs and displays the latest status.
  • Hot Key - Allows you to assign a key that when kept pressed temporarily allows popup’s on the website being accessed.


Reports section

Statistics
  • Total Sites Scanned – Total websites scanned by Web Protection..
  • Total Sites Blocked – Total web sites blocked by Web Protection.
  • Last Site Scanned – Name of the last site scanned by Web Protection.


a. View Web Protection Log - This displays the web scan activity done on the system in detail like the user, date and time, url, reason, word, etc…on which the violation was found.
b. View Popup Filter Log – This displays the popup scan activity done on the system in detail like the user, date and time, url, reason, word, etc…on which the violation was found.
c. View Report – This will provide a detail report for Web Protection containing informations about websites allowed and blocked.


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