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alanbjames

15-08-2014 11:16

Virgin Media Web Safe

I logged into my account online and notice this is active and says it protects against viruses and malware.

How does it protect tho when i dont use their internet security?

Ben B

15-08-2014 12:54

Re: Virgin Media Web Safe

It blocks access to websites that are known to contain malware

alanbjames

16-08-2014 02:35

Re: Virgin Media Web Safe

How does it work?

How are sites reported to Virgin to be blocked or unblocked for example?

heero_yuy

16-08-2014 09:16

Re: Virgin Media Web Safe

It's really a part of the dastardly plot by HMG to stop you knowing the truth. ;)

Qtx	16-08-2014 17:02

Re: Virgin Media Web Safe

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanbjames (Post 35722063)

How does it work?

How are sites reported to Virgin to be blocked or unblocked for example?

Virgin probably uses a list supplied and maintained by another company.

No idea if they use a transparent proxy, DNS or some other way of implementing it though.

Toto	16-08-2014 17:42

Re: Virgin Media Web Safe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35722253)

Virgin probably uses a list supplied and maintained by another company.

No idea if they use a transparent proxy, DNS or some other way of implementing it though.

Yes, third party list through a combination of DNS and a transparent proxy system.

alanbjames

16-08-2014 23:32

Re: Virgin Media Web Safe

Should i leave it enabled?

qasdfdsaq

18-08-2014 01:59

Re: Virgin Media Web Safe

If you have to ask, then you should not mess with it.

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