Web Filtering Blog

SafeDNS: Ensuring the Most Sustainable Web Filtering Infrastructure

Recently, renowned researchers from Tel-Aviv University and Reichman University conducted a groundbreaking study on DNS resolvers and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Their research uncovered a severe complexity attack called NRDelegationAttack, which poses a significant threat to DNS resolvers. This attack can exhaust CPU resources and cause denial of service to

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Debunking the DNS Servers for Gaming Myth: Separating Fact from Fiction

In the gaming community, players are always seeking ways to optimize their gaming experience, including reducing latency. One popular topic that often arises is the use of specific DNS servers to enhance gaming performance. In this article, we debunk the myth surrounding DNS servers and gaming, explaining why they have

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Simplify Account Management with SafeDNS User Administration

SafeDNS offers a comprehensive User Administration feature exclusively for our Enterprise plan users. This feature enhances your control and oversight of your SafeDNS account. In this post, we will explore how User Administration works, why it is important, and the significance of logging. How does it work?SafeDNS User Administration

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SafeDNS latest award-winning achievements

We are delighted to share the news of our remarkable achievements in 2023 with Capterra. We are proud to have received multiple awards, including recognition in two categories this year: Emerging Favorite in Endpoint Protection and Cloud Security. SafeDNS has been highlighted as a highly-rated product in the Cloud Security

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Understanding DNS Blocking: How it Works

DNS blocking is a crucial feature for any organization looking to safeguard its network and users against various online threats. It involves preventing access to specific websites or online resources by blocking their domain names using the Domain Name System (DNS). How Does DNS Blocking Work?Well, when a user

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SafeDNS Wins the Spring 2023 Top Performer Award

We are thrilled to announce that SafeDNS has won the Top Performer award in Cloud Cybersecurity Software category from SourceForge, the world’s largest software reviews and comparison website. This award recognizes exceptional companies and products with a significant amount of recent favorable user reviews that puts them in the

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Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats with SafeDNS Statistics Feature

SafeDNS is an effective internet security solution that offers a variety of features to assist individuals and organizations in staying secure while online. Among the most useful functions is the statistics feature, which enables users to track and scrutinize their online activity in real-time. This article will examine the main

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SafeDNS Course: The Basics of Web Filtering and SafeDNS Dashboard Settings

The internet plays a vital role in our daily lives, but its growth has led to online threats such as malicious websites, phishing scams, and malware that can harm your online security. Protecting your network from such threats is critical, and that's where SafeDNS comes in. To help you understand

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DNS Filtering & DNS Firewall: Any Difference?

In the digital age, cybersecurity is a top concern for businesses and individuals alike. One of the most important aspects of online security is filtering unwanted content and preventing unauthorized access to networks. Two commonly used technologies for this purpose are firewalls and content filtering. However, there is often confusion

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Complete Guide to SafeDNS AppBlocker for Granular Web Filtering Control

SafeDNS AppBlocker is a web filtering tool that enables precise control over your filtering settings, making it an excellent option to consider. SafeDNS AppBlocker has a list of 100+ apps divided into 14 groups for easier management, making it easier to block specific apps or ecosystems. With SafeDNS AppBlocker, you

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Everything You Need to Know About SafeDNS Categories

One of the key features of SafeDNS is its ability to categorize websites into different categories based on their content and purpose. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at SafeDNS Categories and explore how they work, both alone and in combination with other SafeDNS features. So, how

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SafeDNS Integration Types: Which One is Right for Your Business?

When it comes to protecting your organization from cyber threats, integrating SafeDNS is a must. However, with so many integration types available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your organization. In this article, we'll explore the top SafeDNS integration types and what they entail to help

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Optimize Network Security with SafeDNS Policy Feature

SafeDNS Policy feature is a powerful tool for network management that enables businesses to enhance security and productivity. With SafeDNS, you can customize access and filtering settings per IP and Agent, ensuring that your network is secure and efficient. The Policy per IP feature allows businesses to create different policies

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Enhance Productivity and Security with SafeDNS Schedule

SafeDNS schedule allows organizations to set time-based access policies for their users. With SafeDNS schedule, administrators can easily specify the times during which users are allowed or blocked from accessing certain websites or website categories, improving productivity and compliance. For example, you can set a schedule that allows access to

regulations & compliances

New law for Italian ISP

Recently, the Italian government has released a new document related to ISPs being obligated to implement a content filtering solution in order to block certain types of content. The Guidelines, which do not apply to business customers, require that the Internet service providers (ISPs), whatever the technology used to deliver

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Choosing the Right Web Filtering Provider for CIPA Compliance: A Guide for Schools and Libraries

As a school or library administrator, you have a responsibility to protect your students or patrons from harmful online content. The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires that you have internet safety policies and filtering measures in place to comply with federal law. However, with so many web filtering providers

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Utah Passes Law Requiring Parental Consent for Minors on Social Media: How DNS Filtering Can Help Protect Children Online

Utah has passed a new law that requires parental consent for minors to use social media. The law aims to protect children from potential harm and social media addiction, but critics argue it could be difficult to enforce and limit free speech. The law will take effect in March 2024

ChatGPT in education: use or ban?

In recent years, chatbots like ChatGPT have become increasingly popular as a tool for learning and research. However, educational institutions have valid concerns about the potential distractions and inappropriate content that these chatbots can provide to students. One solution to this problem is the use of SafeDNS software, which can

Important update for our clients

On February 19, 2023, we will be updating our blockpage certificate. This certificate is not a necessary part of the filter and is used to display blockpage for HTTPS webpages. HTTP webpages are not affected. Don't worry, the filtering will continue to work without the new certificate. You need to

Datto Integration

The first agent of SafeDNS was integrated into Datto RMM. It simplifies the process of getting access to web filtering for MSPs who use Datto. Our Linux agent is now presented in the Datto ComStore. Any client of Datto can now download SafeDNS Linux agent straight from the RMM interface.

SafeDNS named top-rated cybersecurity software

SafeDNS wins the Fall 2022 Top Performer Award in Cloud Cybersecurity Software category from SourceForge. SafeDNS has been featured as a top-rated product in Software Advice’s FrontRunner Report 2022 for Cybersecurity Software category. Here’s our placement in the Grid report: SafeDNS is also proud to announce its multiple

How we won over hackers

At the beginning of October, our company faced a serious hacker attack. To ensure the operability of our services for all of our clients all around the world, we have several nodes - in different data centers across the globe. It was one of these nodes that was attacked and

Updates on SafeDNS

SafeDNS has updated Security categories that now have DGA, Cryptojacking and others as part of the Security group. New categories include Malware, Ransomware, Phishing & Typosquatting (sites deceiving internet users, fake pages, scams, fraud), Cryptojacking (sites illegally mining cryptocurrencies) & DGA which is algorithms detected in various malware families, which

New plan for Edu & Non-profit

We are releasing our new “Education & Non-Profit” plan that is made both for the educational and non-profitable institutes. If you are currently on either Education or Non-profit plan, there’s no need to worry - you won’t be charged extra. However, your next payment will differ according to

SafeDNS is a NAPPA Award winner

NAPPAA, which for over 32 years has been ensuring that parents purchase the highest quality products that help them connect and enjoy time with their families, highlighted SafeDNS as the best in the industry. “This site offers many choices and can be set up on every device or just the