Glossary of Categories Blocked with UltraDNS Public
AdultContent, such as pornography or violence, that is not generally thought to be appropriate for viewing by children
AlcoholA colorless volatile flammable liquid that is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel
Bots/C2An autonomous program on a network (especially the Internet) that can interact with computer systems or users, especially one designed to respond or behave like a player in an adventure game
Discrimination/HateThe unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex
DrugsA medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.
GamblingPlaying games of chance for money; bet
GamingThe action or practice of playing gambling games
Hacking/WarezThe gaining of unauthorized access to data in a system or computer
MalwareSoftware that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Parked DomainsA registered domain name that is active but is not associated with a specific website. Instead, a parked domain displays a "parked page" to users who visit the URL
PhishingThe fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers
PornographyPrinted or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity
RansomwareA type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid
SpywareSoftware that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive
ViolenceBehavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something