Unblock access to malicious websites

Important: If a management console is used to administer Sophos Endpoint Security and Control on this computer, it may override any changes you make here.

To unblock access to malicious websites:

  1. Click Home > Anti-virus and HIPS > Configure anti-virus and HIPS > Configure > Web protection .
  2. In the Block access to malicious websites list, click Off.

    For information on how to authorize a website that is classified as malicious, see Authorize a website for use.

  3. In the Download scanning list, click Off, On or As on access scanning.

    The As on access scanning setting will preserve your existing on-access scan settings.