[squid-users] blocking certain file types by content

[Antony Stone]

On Sunday 13 Dec 2015 at 12:31, Markus wrote:

> I'm trying to protect my internal network against unconsciously
> downloading executable files (like malware). All users traffic pass
> through our Squid proxy.

> So, tell me guys, if there is any solution for this?

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/linux-and-open-source/how-to-set-up-web-
filtering-solution-on-squid-proxy/ (sorry about the line split) gives not only 
a specific solution to this (albeit based on a commercial product with a free 
trial licence), but also the general concept - you want to be using an ICAP 
server.

Hope this helps,


Antony.

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