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Nine out of 10 children between the ages of 6 and 16 have viewed pornography on the internet. In most cases, the sites were accessed unintentionally during an innocent web search.
There are many internet filter programs available to help protect you and your family. Each has a unique approach or feature set that appeals to different individuals. TopConsumerReviews finds and ranks the best of the internet filter programs.

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INTERNET FILTERS

Since the dawn of the internet, pornography has made its presence felt. Today it is a $10 billion industry, greater than the NFL, NBA, and Major League Baseball - combined. Over two million porn sites exist on the internet today, with 2,500 new ones added each week. And with all the other violent and offensive websites out there, the problem is not going to get better anytime soon.

Against this backdrop, internet filter programs work hard to block objectionable material from innocent eyes. Each offers a unique approach or feature set to meet this pervasive challenge.

When evaluating the different internet filter programs, there are certain factors you want to consider. Some of these include:

•  Features.  Does the package only block websites? Can it also filter chatrooms, emails, and file-sharing services?

•  Support.  Support ranges from toll-free telephone service to 3-day email answers. Make sure you understand the level of commitment you're signing up for.

•  Cost.  Pay attention to the full cost of the package; some services may make you pay to answer your questions.

TopConsumerReviews.com has reviewed and ranked the best internet filter programs available. We hope you find these reviews helpful in protecting you and your family!

 

 

 

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Net Nanny

2009 Best-in-class Blue Ribbon award 5 stars

NET NANNY

Net Nanny, formerly Content Protect, is simple to install and operate, but offers the utmost in protection and features for children surfing the internet. Highly customizable and great for families, Net Nanny receives our highest recommendation. More...

Safe Eyes

4.5 stars

SAFE EYES

Safe Eyes is a server-based internet filter, which means it works with any ISP and browser, anywhere in the world. Ease of use and strong filtering abilities give this product high marks. More...

Cyber Patrol

4 stars

CYBER PATROL

Cyber Patrol is a powerful and feature-rich internet filter. Best for those who are computer savvy. More...

B Safe

4 stars

B SAFE

Like Safe Eyes, BSafe is another server-based internet filter, meaning objectionable material is never even delivered to your pc. Its tamper-proof service reporting and customizable features makes it a great product for families. More...

Cyber Sentinel

3.5 stars

CYBER SENTINEL

Cyber Sentinel is a very good internet filter and reporting program. This is a fine product but lacks some of the features of our higher-ranked solutions. More...

My Nabyoo

3 stars

MY NABYOO

My Nabyoo is a simple, yet solid product, with a few unique features. More...

I Protect You

3 stars

I PROTECT YOU

Although the website, and the program's interface, could use some updating, nevertheless this is a good internet filter with some interesting options. More...

Netmop

2.5 stars

NETMOP

Netmop is a decent internet filter, but lacks some customization options of its competitors. More..

PC Tattletale

1 star

PC TATTLETALE

PC Tattletale is an appropriate name for this product, because that is exactly what is does. Some of the verbiage is even a little insulting to good kids. More...

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Internet Filters in the News

China postpones Internet filtering software mandate - Seattle Times
China's state media says the government will postpone enforcement of a new rule mandating all new computers be sold with a filtering software. The rule was to go into effect starting Wednesday, but the official Xinhua News Agency said in a brief ...
Publ.Date : Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:22:00 GMT

Web filters to censor video games - Sydney Morning Herald
The Federal Government has now set its sights on gamers, promising to use its internet censorship regime to block websites hosting and selling video games that are not suitable for 15 year olds. Separately, the Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:58:00 GMT

Technical and social engineering used to censor internet material - The Guardian
Internet censorship works in a variety of ways, often combining technical and social engineering to prevent the spread of material that repressive governments find offensive. At its most basic, many countries operate filters that block particular ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:54:00 GMT

Bloxx Web Filtering solution regulates Internet access for Hampton ... - Security Park
Hampton School is using Tru-View Technology to monitor and regulate Internet access for its 200 staff and 1100 students. After one-year of active use, Hampton School has already benefited from the power of the appliance’s sophisticated content ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:53:00 GMT

Internet naming agency selects new leader - Everett Herald
The Internet agency with key oversight of the monikers behind every Web site, e-mail address and Twitter post named former U.S. cybersecurity chief Rod Beckstrom Friday as its next chief executive. The board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:52:00 GMT

ICANN says Web filters will "embarrass" Aussie govt - Computerworld Australia
An Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) chief has said the Australian government will “embarrass itself” if it pushes ahead with plans to install a national Internet content filter. The group is a non-profit corporation ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:24:00 GMT