15-08-2014, 11:16
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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?
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15-08-2014, 12:54
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Inactive
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Re: Virgin Media Web Safe
It blocks access to websites that are known to contain malware
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16-08-2014, 02:35
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Re: Virgin Media Web Safe
How does it work?
How are sites reported to Virgin to be blocked or unblocked for example?
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16-08-2014, 09:16
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Re: Virgin Media Web Safe
It's really a part of the dastardly plot by HMG to stop you knowing the truth. 
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16-08-2014, 17:02
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Re: Virgin Media Web Safe
Quote:
Originally Posted by alanbjames
How does it work?
How are sites reported to Virgin to be blocked or unblocked for example?
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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.
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16-08-2014, 17:42
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Re: Virgin Media Web Safe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx
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.
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Yes, third party list through a combination of DNS and a transparent proxy system.
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16-08-2014, 23:32
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Re: Virgin Media Web Safe
Should i leave it enabled?
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18-08-2014, 01:59
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Re: Virgin Media Web Safe
If you have to ask, then you should not mess with it.
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