Glossary
Glossary of Categories Blocked with UltraDNS Public
Adult
Content, such as pornography or violence, that is not generally thought to be appropriate for viewing by children
Alcohol
A 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/C2
An 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/Hate
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex
Drugs
A medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body
Gambling
Playing games of chance for money; bet
Gaming
The action or practice of playing gambling games
Hacking/Warez
The gaining of unauthorized access to data in a system or computer
Malware
Software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Parked Domains
A 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
Phishing
The 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
Pornography
Printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity
Ransomware
A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid
Spyware
Software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive
Violence
Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something