URL filtering categories for web-service URL classification

1

Compromised

Web pages that have been compromised by someone other than the site owner, which appear to be legitimate, but house malicious code

2

Criminal Skills/Hacking

Web pages depicting activities that violate human rights including murder, sabotage, bomb building and so on

Information about illegal manipulation of electronic devices, encryption, misuse,

and fraud. For example, Warez and other illegal software distribution

3

Hate Speech

Web pages that promote extreme right/left wing groups, sexism, racism, religious hate and other discrimination

4

Illegal Drugs

Web pages that promote the use or information of common illegal drugs and the misuse of prescription drugs and compounds

5

Phishing/Fraud

Manipulated web pages and emails used for fraudulent purposes, also known as phishing

6

Spyware and Malicious Sites

Web sites or software that installs on a user's computer that have the intent to collect information or make system changes without the user's consent

7

Nudity

Web pages that display full or partial nudity with no sexual references or intent

8

Mature

Web sites that are not appropriate for children, includes sites with content about alternative lifestyles, profanity and so on

9

Pornography/Sex

Web pages containing explicit sexual content unsuitable for persons under the age of 18

10

Violence

Web pages that promote questionable activities such as violence and militancy

11

Weapons

Web pages that include guns and weapons when not used in a violent manner

12

Anonymizer

Web pages that promote proxies and anonymizers for surfing websites with the intent of circumventing filters

13

Computers and Technology

Web sites with information about computers, software, hardware, peripheral, and computers services

14

Download Sites

Web sites containing Shareware, Freeware, and other software. Also, P2P sites and software

15

Translator

Web pages that translate languages

16

Alcohol

Web pages that promote, advocate, or sell alcohol including beer, wine, and hard liquor

17

Health

Web pages supporting personal health and medical services including pages with information about equipment, procedures, and so on; not including drugs

18

Pharmacy

Web pages which include prescribed medications and information about approved drugs and their medical use

19

Tobacco

Web pages promoting the use of tobacco related products (for example, cigarettes, cigars, and pipes)

20

Gambling

Web pages which promote gambling, lotteries, casinos, and betting agencies involving chance

21

Games

Web pages consisting of computer games, game producers, and online gaming

22

Cars/Transportation

Web pages about vehicles including the selling, promoting, or discussion of vehicles

23

Dating and Relationships

Web pages that promote relationships such as dating and marriage

24

Home/Leisure

Web sites with information about home improvement and decorating, family, gardening, hobbies and so on

25

Personal Webpages

Web sites about or hosted by personal individuals. Also includes communication through blogs and guestbook servers, and information about personal hobbies and activities

26

Restaurants

Web sites about food, dining, and catering services including sites that provide reviews, advertisement, or other promotion

27

Sports and Recreation

Web sites about sports teams, fan clubs and news. Sites supporting recreation activities including zoos, public recreation centers, pools, and amusement parks

28

Travel

Web pages which provide travel and tourism information, online booking, and travel services such as airlines, car rentals, and hotels

29

Government

Web sites for government organizations, departments, or agencies, including police, fire, and hospitals

30

Military

Web pages sponsored by the armed forces and government-controlled agencies

31

Non-profits

Web pages supporting clubs, communities, unions, and non-profit organizations

32

Politics and Law

Web sites that promote political parties and interest groups. Sites containing information about elections and legislation, and sites that offer legal information and advice

33

Religion

Web sites containing religious information, including information about sects, cults, occultism and religious fundamentalism

34

Education

Web sites for educational institutions and schools and for educational and reference materials, including dictionaries and encyclopedias

35

Art

Web sites about theater, museums, exhibits, photography, and digital graphic resources

36

Entertainment and Videos

Web sites about videos, TV, and motion picture, including celebrity sites and entertainment news

37

Humor

Web pages which include comics, jokes, and other humorous content

38

Music

Web pages that include Internet radio and streaming media, musicians, bands, MP3, and media downloads

39

News

Web pages with general news information such as newspapers and magazines

40

Finance

Web sites for bank and insurance companies and other financial institutions, and for active trading of certificates and stocks

41

Internet Watch Foundation List

Web pages that show the physical or sexual abuse of children, including URLs reported by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF); examples are child pornography, pedophilia, and child abuse

42

Shopping

Online shopping websites, catalogs, and online ordering. Also includes, auction sites, advertising, and classified ads.

Excludes shopping for products and services exclusively covered by another category such as health

43

Chat/IM

Communication through chat or IM services as well as sites with information about IM communication or chat rooms

44

Community Sites

Newsgroup sites and postings including forums and bulletin boards

45

Social Networking

Social networking web pages and online communities built around communities of people where users connect to other users

46

Web-based E-mail

Web pages that enable users to send and receive e-mails through a web-accessible e-mail account

47

Portal Sites

General web pages with customized personal portals, including white and yellow pages

48

Search Engines

Web pages that enable searching of web, newsgroups, pictures, directories, and other online content

49

Online Ads

Web pages supporting advertising graphics, banners, and pop-up ad content

50

Business/Services

General business web pages

51

Job Search

Web pages supporting job searches, agency searches, career planning, and human resources

52

Real Estate

Web pages with information about renting, purchasing, selling, or financing real estate including homes, apartments, office space, and so on.

53

Spam

Products and web pages promoted through spam techniques

54

Miscellaneous

Web pages that do not clearly fall into any other category

55

Uncategorized

Web pages for which there was no categorization provided

56

Marijuana

Web pages about marijuana or smoking marijuana.

Includes web pages on legalization, medicinal use, facts and info, and pictures endorsing the drug.

Does not include government sponsored web pages such as the Drug Enforcement Agency.

57

Provacative Attire

Refers to photos and videos where the person who is the subject of the photo or video is wearing sexually provocative clothing such as lingerie. Examples are bikini, bustier, negligee, and so on.