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URL categories are organized into the following URL filtering groups:

Category NameDescription
Adult/Mature ContentSites with profane or vulgar content generally considered inappropriate for minors; includes sites that offer erotic content or ads for sexual services, but excludes sites with sexually explicit images.
PornographySites with sexually explicit imagery designed for sexual arousal, including sites that offer sexual services.
Sex EducationSites with or without explicit images that discuss reproduction, sexuality, birth control, sexually transmitted disease, safe sex, or coping with sexual trauma.
Intimate Apparel/SwimsuitSites that sell swimsuits or intimate apparel with models wearing them.
NuditySites showing nude or partially nude images that are generally considered artistic, not vulgar or pornographic.
Alcohol TobaccoSites that promote, sell, or provide information about alcohol or tobacco products.
Illegal/QuestionableSites that promote and discuss how to perpetrate nonviolent crimes, including burglary, fraud, intellectual property theft, and plagiarism; includes sites that sell plagiarized or stolen materials.
TastelessSites with content that is gratuitously offensive and shocking; includes sites that show extreme forms of body modification or mutilation and animal cruelty.
GamblingSites that promote or provide information on gambling, including online gambling sites.
Violence/Hate/RacismSites that promote hate and violence; includes sites that espouse prejudice against a social group, extremely violent and dangerous activities, mutilation and gore, or the creation of destructive devices.
WeaponsSites about weapons, including their accessories and use; excludes sites about military institutions or sites that discuss weapons as sporting or recreational equipment .
AbortionSites that promote, encourage, or discuss abortion, including sites that cover moral or political views on abortion.
Illegal DrugsSites that promote, glamorize, supply, sell, or explain how to use illicit or illegal intoxicants.
MarijuanaSites that discuss the cultivation, use, or preparation of marijuana, or sell related paraphernalia.
Category NameDescription
Business/EconomySites that serve as venues for selling or buying goods through bidding, including business sites that are being auctioned.
Financial ServicesSites that provide information about or offer basic financial services, including sites owned by businesses in the financial industry.
Brokerage/TradingSites about investments in stocks or bonds, including online trading sites; includes sites about vehicle insurance.
Job Search/CareersSites about finding employment or employment services.
ShoppingBlog sites or forums on varying topics or topics not covered by other categories; sites that offer multiple types of web-based communication, such as e-mail or instant messaging.
AuctionsBlog sites or forums on varying topics or topics not covered by other categories; sites that offer multiple types of web-based communication, such as e-mail or instant messaging.
Real EstateSites about real estate, including those that provide assistance selling, leasing, purchasing, or renting property.
Category NameDescription
Internet TelephonySites that provide web services or downloadable software for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls.
Proxy Avoidance and AnonymizersSites which can be used to circumvent proxy servers and web filtering systems, or make Internet activity anonymous or untraceable, including sites that provide tools for those purposes.
Search Engines/PortalsSearch engine sites or portals that provide directories, indexes, or other retrieval systems for the web.
Internet InfrastructureContent servers, image servers, or sites used to gather, process, and present data and data analysis, including web-based analytic tools and network monitors.
Blogs/Web CommunicationsBlog sites or forums on varying topics or topics not covered by other categories; sites that offer multiple types of web-based communication, such as e-mail or instant messaging.
Social NetworkingSites devoted to personal expression or communication, linking people with similar interests.
Chat/Instant MessagingSites that provide web-based services or downloadable software for text-based instant messaging or chat.
EmailSites that provide email services, including portals used by companies for web-based email.
NewsgroupsSites that offer access to Usenet or provide other newsgroup, forum, or bulletin board services.
Coin MinersPotentially unwanted scripts or executable files that perform actions related to cryptocurrency such as coin mining.
Web HostingSites of organizations which provide top-level domain pages, as well as web communities or hosting services.
Category NameDescription
Dynamic DNSSites that utilize dynamic DNS host services to map their domain names to dynamic IP addresses.
EducationSchool sites, distance learning sites, and other education-related sites.
Government/LegalSites about the government, including laws or policies; excludes government military or health sites.
MilitarySites about military institutions or armed forces; excludes sites that discuss or sell weapons or military equipment.
PoliticsSites sponsored by or which provide information on political parties, special interest groups, or any organization that promotes change or reform in public policy, public opinion, social practice, or economic activities.
HealthSites about health, fitness, or well-being.
Computers/InternetSites about computers, the Internet, or related technology, including sites that sell or provide reviews of electronic devices.
NewsSites about the news, current events, contemporary issues, or the weather; includes online magazines whose topics do not fall under other categories.
Translators/Cached PagesOnline page translators or cached Web pages (used by search engines), which can be used to circumvent proxy servers and Web filtering systems.
ReferenceGeneral and specialized reference sites, including map, encyclopedia, dictionary, weather, how-to, and conversion sites.
VehiclesSites about motorized transport, including customization, procurement of parts and actual vehicles, or repair services; excludes sites about military vehicles.
UntestedSites that have not been classified under a category.
MiscellaneousSites that have been tested and not been classified into the other categories.
Category NameDescription
Insecure IoT connectionsInsecure internet connections that may potentially abuse, compromise or damage IoT devices.
Potentially Malicious SoftwareSites that contain potentially harmful downloads.
SpywareSites with downloads that gather and transmit data from computers owned by unsuspecting users.
PhishingFraudulent sites that mimic legitimate sites to gather sensitive information, such as user names and passwords.
SpamSites whose addresses have been found in spam messages.
AdwareSites with downloads that display advertisements or other promotional content; includes sites that install browser helper objects (BHOs).
Malware AccompliceSites used by malicious programs, including sites used to host upgrades or store stolen information.
Disease VectorSites that directly or indirectly facilitate the distribution of malicious software or source code.
Made for AdSenseSites that use scraped or copied content to pollute search engines with redundant and generally unwanted results.
Web AdvertisementsSites dedicated to displaying advertisements, including sites used to display banner or pop-up ads.
C&C ServerSites that use the servers/repositories that harbor command-and control (C&C) servers and dropzones in the C&C Global Intelligence.
Malicious DomainSites that use domains that host malicious payloads; such domains cannot be reclassified.
Newly Observed DomainDomains that have not been classified by Trend Micro and were recently observed for the first time or recently became active, but are not necessarily newly registered, such as throwaway domains.
ScamScam is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their confidence, used in the classical sense of trust. It is different from either Phishing or Spam.
RansomwareSites that directly or indirectly facilitate the distribution of ransomware.
Category NameDescription
Recreation/HobbiesSites about recreational activities and hobbies, such as collecting, gardening, outdoor activities, traditional (non-video) games, and crafts; includes sites about pets, recreational facilities, or recreational organizations.
ArtsSites about visual arts, such as painting and sculpture.
EntertainmentSites that promote or provide information about movies, music, non-news radio and television, books, humor, or magazines.
Cult/OccultSites about alternative religions, beliefs, and religious practices, including those considered cult or occult.
Cultural InstitutionsSites controlled by organizations that seek to preserve cultural heritage, such as libraries or museums; also covers sites owned by the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, Rotary International, and similar organizations.
Activist GroupsSites that promote change in public policy, public opinion, social practice, economic activities, or economic relationships; includes sites controlled by service, philanthropic, professional, or labor organizations.
GamesSites about board games, card games, console games, or computer games; includes sites that sell games or related merchandise.
Alternative JournalsOnline equivalents to supermarket tabloids and other fringe publications.
Personals/DatingSites that help visitors establish relationships, including sites that provide singles listings, matchmaking, or dating services.
ReligionSites about popular religions, their practices, or their places of worship.
Personal SitesSites maintained by individuals about themselves or their interests; excludes personal pages in social networking sites, blog sites, or similar services.
Society/LifestyleSites that provide information about life or daily matters; excludes sites about entertainment, hobbies, sex, or sports, but includes sites about cosmetics or fashion.
Gun Clubs/HuntingSites that provide information about or directories of gun clubs and similar groups, including war-game and paintball facilities.
Restaurants/FoodSites that list, review, discuss, advertise and promote food, catering, dining services, cooking and recipes.
SportsSites about sports or other competitive physical activities; includes fan sites or sites that sell sports merchandise.
TravelSites about travelling or travel destinations; includes travel booking and planning sites.
HumorSites intended for humor.
For KidsSites designed for children.
Category NameDescription
Internet Radio and TVSites that primarily provide streaming radio or TV programming; excludes sites that provide other kinds of streaming content.
Photo SearchesSites that primarily host images, allowing users to share, organize, store, or search for photos or other images.
Sharing ServicesSites that provide personal online storage, backup, or hosting space, including those that provide encryption or other security services.
Peer-to-PeerSites that provide information about or software for sharing and transferring files within a peer-to-peer (P2P) network.
Streaming Media/MP3Sites that offer streaming video or audio content without radio or TV programming; sites that provide music or video downloads, such as MP3 or AVI files.
Ringtones/Mobile Phone DownloadsSites that provide content for mobile devices, including ringtones, games, or videos.
Software DownloadsSites dedicated to providing free, trial, or paid software downloads.
Pay to SurfSites that compensate users who view certain websites, email messages, or advertisements or users who click links or respond to surveys.

To know more about generating reports with the details of the URL and WRS violations, see Security Risk Detection Logs.