K9 Web Protection was a free internet filter and parental control software developed by Blue Coat Systems (now Symantec). It was designed to protect children from harmful online content and provide parents with tools to control and monitor their children’s internet usage.
K9 Web Protection allowed parents to block access to specific websites or categories of websites, set time limits for internet usage, and monitor their children’s online activity through usage reports. The software also included a feature that blocked access to malware and phishing sites.
However, the K9 Web Protection software has been discontinued and is no longer available for download. The company now offers a similar product called Norton Family, which provides similar parental controls and internet filtering features.
There are many alternatives to K9 Web Protection that you can use to protect yourself and your family from abusive content and ads. Here are a few options:
- OpenDNS Family Shield: This is a free service that filters out adult content and other inappropriate websites. It can be set up on your home router to protect all devices on your network. Read more…
- Qustodio: This is a parental control app that allows you to monitor and control your child’s internet usage. It includes features such as website blocking, time limits, and activity reports.
- Net Nanny: This is another popular parental control software that filters out inappropriate content and allows you to set time limits and monitor your child’s online activity.
- AdBlock: This is a browser extension that blocks ads on websites, including those that may be abusive or inappropriate.
- uBlock Origin: This is another browser extension that blocks ads and other unwanted content. It also allows you to whitelist specific websites that you trust.
All of these alternatives provide different levels of protection from abusive content and ads. Some, like OpenDNS Family Shield, focus primarily on filtering out inappropriate content, while others, like Qustodio and Net Nanny, provide comprehensive parental controls that allow you to monitor and control your child’s online activity. AdBlock and uBlock Origin are browser extensions that focus specifically on blocking ads, which can sometimes be abusive or inappropriate. It’s important to choose the option that best fits your needs and use the internet responsibly.
It’s important to note that no filter or software can provide 100% protection from abusive content and ads, so it’s still important to monitor your online activity and use the internet responsibly.