WebWatcher

Web Watcher Box

Our Rating

 Scored:

   3

out of 10
Pros: WebWatcher was easy to install and makes it even easier by scanning your computer for known incompatibilities. Remote administration (manage WebWatcher from any internet connection), Screen captures, keystroke logging, and email monitoring.


Cons:
Filtering is not enabled by default and requires some setup. Can slow computer performance, easily removed, no multiple user customization, and poor Internet filtering capabilities (black list only).

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    WebWatcher Full Review


    Summary
    WebWatcher was one of the most robust monitoring tools we reviewed. It allows administrators to monitor email, chat, keystrokes, and websites. All settings and reports are viewed via WebWatcher’s remote website allowing administrators to manage from virtually any Internet connection.

    Although you cannot create multiple user profiles and its Internet filtering capabilities are not the most robust, you can create a list of websites or keywords to block on. WebWatcher can be uninstalled easily as it is not password protected. In fact some anti-spyware products will detect it and easily remove it from your computer.

    Installation/Setup
    Cyber Patrol Installation ScreenshotWebWatcher was very easy to download and install. With a footprint of 2.53MB it took less than a minute to download with a Broadband connection (May take 2-3 minutes on dial-up). Also, WebWatcher will automatically scan your computer for known compatibility issues.

    Cyber Patrol Setup Screenshot
    You are then prompted to enter your username and password. Once entered installation will smoothly complete. It is not necessary but recommended that you restart your computer. You are then notified with a message that you can manage your settings by logging-in at www.webwatcherdata.com.

    Management
    Cyber Patrol Management ScreenshotWebWatcher is set to monitor email, chat, keystrokes, websites, and capture screenshots by default. It is not however, set to block objectionable websites by default. WebWatcher is ideal as a monitoring tool but not as an Internet filter. Its filtering settings permit customization for only a single user but do allow you to block on keywords and/or websites.

    Web Watcher Reporting screen shotsIn addition to monitoring email (web-based and outlook), chat conversations, keystrokes, and websites visited WebWatcher also has a unique alert feature that will take a picture of the screen when specific words are typed or viewed (user specified). It remains hidden while monitoring but can easily be detected and removed with most anti-spyware utilities.

    Accuracy
    Web Watcher user profilesWebWatcher comes with a small list of websites and keywords composed of such categories as: Adult, Cheating, Employment, Gambling, Profanity, Sexual, Violence, Drugs, Dating, and Children. Administrators can add and remove websites and keywords as they see fit.

    We tested 2 lists of websites including: adult image searches, MySpace.com accounts, Hate oriented websites, websites that promote hacking, drug use, gambling, adult humor, etc…

    Blocked Correctly - 15% (websites blocked that are inappropriate for kids and teens)
    Over-blocked – 1% (websites blocked that are safe for kids and teens)

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    Filtering /Architecture
    Black/White List  
    Keyword Analysis  
    Dynamic Content Analysis  
    Safe image search  
    Filtering Settings
    Adjust Filter Settings  
    Customize Block Page  
    Chat Monitoring  
    Chat Blocking  
    Newsgroup Blocking  
    Newsgroup Filtering  
    Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Blocking  
    Games Blocking  
    Disable Feature  
    Email Filtering  
    Reporting Capabilities
    View Reports remotely  
    Client Based Reporting  
    Email Alert of Violation  
    Graphical Reports  
    Detailed Chat Reports  
    Maintain Past Reports  
    Report Security Violations  
    Management Capabilities
    Individual User Profiles  
    Password Controls  
    Remote Management  
    Windows User Integration  
    Stealth Options  
    Other Features
    Immediate Overriding of Blocks  
    Warning, Not Just Blocking  
    Time Restrictions  
    Time allowance day/week  
    Updated URL/Filtering Rules  
    Free Product Updates  
    Help/Support Options
    Online Help  
    Product Documentation  
    Free Technical Support  
    Supported Browsers
    Internet Explorer  
    Netscape  
    FireFox  
    Opera  
    AOL  
    Platforms Supported/Required
    Windows 98  
    Windows 2000  
    Windows XP  
    Vista  
    Macintosh