WebScan for Linux brings the awesome Anti Virus and Content Security features of MicroWorld products to protect the internal clients/networks served by Linux based Proxy Servers and stop the threat at the gateway level. There is no direct threat to GNU/Linux servers as such. But since GNU/Linux is becoming popular on Servers, Proxies and Gateways, there is a need for solution that works on the GNU/Linux Platform.

Also Server based products give centralized control of Policy deployment for clients require least or no modification of client computers. WebScan for Linux provides this solution. The application is an extremely powerful web-based application that is easily configurable.

Features of WebScan for Linux :

• Works transparently with world's most popular Squid Caching Proxy.
• Scan Web pages for Contents Policy Violations.
• Scan Web page for Virus, Worms, Trojan and other Malware.
• Scanning of HTTP and FTP Protocols and Instant Messengers traffic.
• PopUp Blocker to remove annoying PopUp Ads and save bandwidth.
• Ad filter to block ad servers.
• Pre-defined and Admin created content filtering Policies
• Black listing and White listing of IP Addresses
• Black listing and White listing of Domains
• Black listing and White listing of URLs
• Black listing of MIME (File) Types (Audio, Video, Pictures etc.)
• Blocking HTTP file uploads for Information Security
• PICS Site Ratings using RASCi, Safe Surf and ICRA
• State-of-the-Art Anti-Virus Scanner
• Auto and/or manual updates of Virus Databases
• Extensive reporting system for Policy Violations
• Web Based GUI Front-end for easy configuration and administration

ADD CATEGORIES
WebScan for Linux has the feature of creating content filters and categories, creating a black list of URLs. You can also set the maximum number of phrases that can occur before a page is blocked.

BLOCK MIME TYPES
WebScan for Linux allows you to choose options to set restrictions for MIME types. You can set restrictions for any types like images, applications, audio, video, etc.


SAFE NET USE RATING
For safe net surfing, organizations like RSCAi, ICRA, SafeSurf, etc., rate sites based on the language, Nudity, Sex and Violence. Access is allowed only to sites rated as safe by these organizations.


ANTI VIRUS UPDATE DOWNLOAD
WebScan allows you to download updates to detect and remove new viruses.


LOGS AND REPORTS
WebScan for Linux allows you to view three types of logs: Violation Logs, WebScan Logs and the Operations Logs.

Block Features
WebScan for Linux allows you to block IP of Spammers, specific URLs, file uploads, etc. You can also log violations events.

POPUP FILTER
WebScan for Linux allows you to create a white list of sites whose PopUp's are allowed to run. PopUp's of sites other than those in the white list are blocked.

AD FILTER
WebScan Ad Filter allows you to create a white list of domains and URLs whose Ads should be allowed.