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The filtering mechanisms are performed in the following order: Whitelist
Blacklist
Group.
Terms in File Extensions
Name
The name of a file extension rule.
Predefined File Extensions (Select All)
Allows you to block the HTTP or FTP file transfer based on the selected
predefined file extensions.
Custom File Extensions (Select All)
Allows you to block the HTTP or FTP file transfer based on the selected
custom file extensions.
All types of file extensions
Allows you to block all HTTP or FTP file transfers.
Any file extensions used by downloaded manager software
Allows you to block all file transfers processed through any downloaded
manager.
Terms in MIME/Script
Name
The name of an MIME/Script filtering rule.
Script
Pop-up
Window:Blocking pop-up windows.
ActiveX
Control:Disallowing the execution of ActiveX.
Java
Applet:Disallowing the execution of Java.
Browser
Cookie:Blocking website cookies.
MIME Type
MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) is an Internet standard that
extends the format of e-mail. It supports the binary contents and texts in
character sets other than ASCII. In addition, it is also used for
communication protocols such as HTTP.
MIME is used to define the encoding method of an email message.
“Content-Type” is used to the type of an email message using the header
information, which can be categorized into two types:
Type:
Text: For filtering a text message that is composed of multiple charsets
or formats.