Bitdefender Content Control

Bitdefender uses a dynamic and regularly updated classification system to organize websites into categories. Administrators can set access rules based on these.

Below is a categorized list grouped by type:

Security and Risk

• Malware – Sites hosting or distributing malware.
• Phishing – Sites impersonating legitimate services to steal credentials.
• Spyware/Adware – Sites known to install spyware or adware.
• Command and Control – C&C servers used in botnets or APT attacks.
• Spam URLs – Links embedded in spam or junk mail.

 Business and Productivity

• Business Services – B2B platforms, consultants, logistics, etc.
• Online Storage / Backups – Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive.
• Finance and Banking – Banking, investments, and payment platforms.
• Job Search – Career sites like LinkedIn, Indeed.

 Social & Communication

• Social Networking – Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram.
• Instant Messaging – WhatsApp Web, Messenger, Telegram.
• Webmail – Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook.com.

 Entertainment & Lifestyle

• Streaming Media – YouTube, Netflix, Spotify.
• Games – Online games and gaming platforms like Steam.
• Sports – News, updates, and streaming for sporting events.
• Travel – Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Expedia.

 High-Risk or Inappropriate

• Adult Content – Pornography or sexually explicit material.
• Drugs – Information about recreational drug use.
• Gambling – Online casinos, betting platforms.
• Weapons – Guns, ammunition, and weapons sales or information.
• Violence/Hate/Racism – Hate speech, extremist content.

 Education and Reference

• Education – Schools, e-learning platforms, universities.
• Reference Materials – Encyclopedias, dictionaries, academic journals.

 Shopping and Consumer Sites

• Online Shopping – Amazon, eBay, AliExpress.
• Auction – Online bidding platforms.
• Coupons and Deals – Promo code and deal aggregation sites.

 Technology

• Computers / Software / IT – Vendor sites, software downloads.
• Search Engines / Portals – Google, Bing, Yahoo.
• Web Hosting / Proxy / VPN – Includes anonymizers and tunneling sites.

 Configuring Categories in GravityZone

1. Login to GravityZone Console
   • Go to Policies → select your policy → Content Control → Web Access Control.
2. Enable the Feature
   • Toggle Enable Web Access Control to On.
3. Select Action per Category
   • Choose one of the following:
     • Allow
     • Deny
     • Warn
4. Custom Category Exceptions
   • Add custom domains to the whitelist or blacklist as needed.
5. Schedule Access (Optional)
   • Use the Schedule tab to define time-based access rules.