Included Blocklists

CYBERsitter BLACK ships with a variety of default lists. You can select any or all of these lists and your CSB will deny access to anything in that category. These are the categories included.

Name	Description
`adult.list`	This list is obvious. It blocks adult oriented websites.
`advertising.list`	Are you tired of ads everywhere you go on the internet? Well, this list is going to change the way you see the web. It blocks about 90% of the advertising you normally encounter, even ads embedded in many videos. As a bonus, it also stops advertisers from collecting data about you.
`tracking.list`	Wherever you go in the internet, numerous people are tracking you. They know your hobbies, the food you like, your religious and political affiliations, and who your friends are. This list stops that and lets you maintain your privacy.
`fraud-phish.list`	This list blocks websites known for engaging in fraudulent practices.
`malware.list`	This list blocks internet addresses containing malicious material and helps keep you safe from viruses, ransomware, and many other types of malware.
`suspicious.list`	This list blocks scam, phishing, and other questionable or unethical websites.
`facebook.list`	This blocks everything Facebook.*
`messenger.list`	This blocks Facebook Messenger.*
`instagram.list`	This list blocks all Instagram addresses.*
`twitter.list`	This list blocks all Twitter addresses.*
`reddit.list`	This list blocks all Reddit addresses.*
`pinterest.list`	This list blocks all Pinterest addresses.*
`tumblr.list`	This list blocks all Tumblr addresses.*
`myspace.list`	This list blocks all Myspace addresses.*
`linkedin.list`	This list blocks all LinkedIn addresses.*
`tiktok.list`	This list blocks all TikTok addresses.*
`whatsapp.list`	This list blocks all WhatsApp addresses.*
`social-media.list`	This list contains other lesser knows social media addresses.*
`dating.list`	This list blocks all dating, meet-up, and match-making websites.
`proxies.list`	Kids and hackers use internet proxies to bypass restrictions, and hide their tracks so they can anonymously go places on the internet. If this is a concern, you can select this list.
`gambling.list`	This list blocks websites offering gambling and wagering games or services.
`gaming.list`	This list blocks websites online gaming and game support sites.
`drugs.list`	This list blocks websites promoting use of dangerous or illicit drugs.
`vpn.list`	Blocks websites offering VPN (Virtual Private Networking). VPN's do not offer the security that some people think they do, and they can sometimes be used to bypass content management.
`crypto.list`	Crypto brokers, mining, etc.

Note: These may be in a different order on your CSB.

* Social media services. Please read our notes about blocking social media services.