Domain, Pattern, Malware & Phishing Blocker… What does what?

Types of Blockers #

(eBlocker Pro and Family)

Starting with version 2.5 of eBlocker we provide:

• the Domain (Plug & Play) Blocker
• the Pattern Blocker
• the Malware Blocker
• Automatic Blocker selection

In the eBlocker settings for each device you can now select in the eBlocker settings which Blocker method you want to use. Additionally you can also select if the Malware & Phishing Blockers are deactivated or activated per device. Below we describe these different Blocker methds in more detail.

Tip:

We recommend setting “Automatic” for the Blocker method. The eBlocker can then decide which Blocker methods should be used for this device.

Domain Blocker (Plug & Play) #

With this blocker mode, the eBlocker blocks trackers and tracking ads based on domain queries. This means that the eBlocker is blocking the device, or the browser, from reaching a specific domain. It does not matter whether the domain can be reached via HTTP or HTTPS protocol.

This block method is very popular to block trackers and tracking ads.

Pros:

• Does not require the activation of the eBlocker HTTPS function.
• Works for all devices in network.
• Also protects IoT devices against access to trackers.

Cons:

• Blocks only on the basis of domain queries.

Pattern Blocker #

With this blocking mode the eBlocker blocks trackers and tracking advertisements based on patterns. The eBlocker analyzes the website and searches for known patterns in the source code of the website. In order for the eBlocker to analyze all websites, the eBlocker HTTPS function must be activated and the eBlocker certificate must be stored for each device.

Pro:

• Very precise filtering of trackers and tracking advertisements.

Cons:

• Only works on HTTPS pages if the eBlocker HTTPS function has been activated and the eBlocker certificate has been deposited.
• Not all devices can be protected, because some devices do not support the eBlocker certificate.
• Protects IoT devices only limited when accessing Tracker.

Malware & Phishing Blocker #

The term malware refers to computer programs that have been developed to perform unwanted and possibly harmful functions.

The term phishing refers to an attempt to access the personal data of an Internet user via, for example, websites.

The eBlocker can protect you with his Malware & Phishing Blocker from accessing such websites.