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 ControlWeb 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.