Crossfire blocked @ work

by Kenzi • 15 Jul 2012, 08:50 • Journals
Hi there CF, how do you do today? :-)
I'm great, tired a bit, but great!

How are your feelings about Crossfire 4.0? I can't wait for it's release to be honest ^^

Here's my question of the day
Why do the computers at work often block Crossfire and other non-workrelated websites and at other times it doesn't?
It says the following:
QuoteAccess Denied (policy_denied)

Your system policy has denied access to the requested URL.

For assistance, contact your network support team.

I can guess it filters on a specific word (gaming, forums etc) but why can I access Crossfire, Youtube, Webchat, Twitch, etc.. sometimes? Is it badly coded or anything?
Maybe a good thing to add; I can always access to ESR, which is a gaming community too.
Can I change something about that myself?


Thanks, have a good day Crossfire!!

<3
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SsAP 15 Jul 2012, 10:34
my first guess would be that they as you stated run content filters. maybe it's not directly about crossfire itself but about linked content such as pics, that it triggers on the url of those?!
you could for instance try using a web proxy instead, if those are not blocked too.
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maza 15 Jul 2012, 10:35
or just not browse crossfire when at work :l
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SsAP 15 Jul 2012, 10:37
one got to waste some time sometimes. not everyone is busy at work :P
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yellowpowerranger 15 Jul 2012, 10:39
one does not simply ignore corssfire
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niSmO 15 Jul 2012, 11:46
or crossfire
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yellowpowerranger 15 Jul 2012, 11:56
Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.
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h3ll 15 Jul 2012, 10:41
Every place I worked where CF was blocked, proxies were blocked too :P If you've got your own server you can easily setup a proxy that won't be recoginised as proxy I guess, some kind of vtunnel or so ^^
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 13:25
Maak jij is eentje voor me!!
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m1ke 15 Jul 2012, 10:45
i totally forgot about 4.0
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HIRVI 15 Jul 2012, 10:55
Search "cmd" -> Type in cmd: tracert www.crossfire.nu -> Copy the IP of the site -> Paste it in the browser -> GO!
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 11:12
Won't work will it? If it uses filters, using the ip instead of the address won't help I guess :(
And I can't use tracert anyway, says unable to resolve target system name cf.nu
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SsAP 15 Jul 2012, 13:44
its 217.160.206.80 . but will only help if they filter on the dns-name of crossfire itself, not content. and since you were stating that you are sometimes able to open the site it's not the case.
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eiM 15 Jul 2012, 11:03
too much sexy pics on this site
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beAsty 15 Jul 2012, 11:10
what HIRVI said or use a proxy/ssh-tunnel
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 11:13
Can't access proxy websites :(
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beAsty 15 Jul 2012, 11:46
Download ultrasurf. It's a little program which has a proxy list inside that always updates itself. Worked like a charm for me at school/work. Or the best solution: Get a cheap ssh-tunnel (it's pretty much like a proxy). SSH-Tunnels have the advantage of encrypting your traffic which means the network admin shouldn't be able to see what websites you are browsing.

e.g. www.bestmail.ws
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 12:35
Will have a look into that, thanks!
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SsAP 15 Jul 2012, 13:45
Quotewhich means the network admin shouldn't be able to see what websites you are browsing.
except that some appliances are intended for just that, decrypting traffic to inspect it. and if they can't they drop it :P
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schNee 15 Jul 2012, 11:22
i appreciate this is a non flaming/hating journal.

afaik it isn't possible to access these sites. agree with ssap about server content had same in office. just live with it or take ur own laptop which isn't connected with companies lan :)
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 11:35
Implying I only make flaming/hating journal; you're confusing me with Robaciek

Anyway, how am I supposed to go online with my laptop at work? :P
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viol 15 Jul 2012, 11:39
Either via mobile phone or the company's net. But read my comment below.
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schNee 15 Jul 2012, 12:01
umts sticks?! imo u can use them as well for ur laptop it wont connect via company net (afaik)
=)
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viol 15 Jul 2012, 12:32
Das Problem ist, dass das in der Regel genauso wenig erlaubt ist. Würdest Du als Arbeitgeber erlauben, dass jemand Laptops mitbringt, mit denen man Daten klauen kann und noch mehr? Außerdem, wer will schon, dass seine Mitarbeiter ständig surfen? Das ist ein nogo.
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schNee 15 Jul 2012, 12:46
natuerlich wuerde ich es weder erlauben noch wuerde ich es machen. nur wollte ich ihm ja alle moeglichkeiten aufzeigen. im endeffekt ist er alt genug, um selbst zu wissen, war er macht u was nicht. und was das fuer seiten will ich garnicht wissen, weil trotz content filter auf arbeit, kann ich alle seiten sehen, die ich besuchen will :o =)
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viol 15 Jul 2012, 13:25
Hängt halt vom Filter ab. Muss nichts schlimmes sein.
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schNee 15 Jul 2012, 12:04
i didnt mention anywhere in my sentence that u are only doing flaming journals eh?

cant u just read it positive w/o thinking smth bad :/

laptop has to have own umts stick or i heard about using ur smartphone as hotspot is possible too.
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 12:45
I just feel like you don't like me :(

I do have a cellphone which can be used as hotspot, though unlimited mobile internet does not exist in Belgium.. I have 1GB/month
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schNee 15 Jul 2012, 12:49
1gb is enough to browse a site or do u want to watch pron at work??1
anyway u should just wait till u home and browse the sites which u cannot get into at work..

browsing besides work is ok, but im still wondering which sites arent allowed at content filter. in my mind are only pron, racist, and some dl sites =)

and no i never mentioned that i dont like or i that i do
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 13:24
1GB goes fast with all the images that are loaded here, same if I want to watch youtube, twitch, or any other media websites
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viol 15 Jul 2012, 11:38
If the filter blocks crossfire don't bypass it. It is a violation of your contract with your company (99,9% sure that it is). Most companies fire you for compromising the security. Also don't bring your own laptop to work. That is treated the same. Use your mobile phone if you want to surf the net. It is not connected to your company's net.
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 12:13
Unlimited mobile data doesn't exist in Belgium, so that would cost a lot :P
And as I said, sometimes it's blocked and sometimes it's not, so I'd like to give it a shot
It's not like I'm watching porn or doing illegal stuff on their network ;)
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viol 15 Jul 2012, 12:34
That does not matter.
Quote You wanna loose your job so badly? :O

It is blocked and your employer won't care why it is blocked. If you bypass a security mechanism most probably you will get fired. Don't do it. I can't tell you more than that
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 12:46
But I am bored :(
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viol 15 Jul 2012, 13:24
Browse news websites like cnn or so. Have a chat with a colleague. Drink a cup of coffee. Do something everyone else does :)
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 13:53
Fuck social life
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SsAP 15 Jul 2012, 13:53
implying that all companies treat these breaches(if they are actually considered it as such) all the same.
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Seanza 15 Jul 2012, 11:50
It was blocked in my old job for "Gambling"
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Felix 15 Jul 2012, 11:57
You wanna loose your job so badly? :O
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 12:04
We are allowed to surf the web as long as we do our work
They just ban people abusing it I guess :P
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beck 15 Jul 2012, 12:19
lol you j3lly bro!
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wsk 15 Jul 2012, 12:24
hello goku,

you can change something about it yeah! do it like I did! work you way up in the company until you're in the position to edit the word-filters :D

that is all, bye!
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HellHammer 15 Jul 2012, 12:43
Inb4 "lost my job because I was browsing Crossfire" journal.
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flR 15 Jul 2012, 13:03
if your bored maybe start to work. if there is absolutely no work, which i doubt, go make some coffee or clean the floors or toilets. whining wont change a thing.
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 13:22
If people don't call I can't force them to do so can I?
Had coffee already, and there are people who are paid to clean :)
And I am not whining, just asking for help, so shut the fuck up if you got norhing to say yo
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Nonix 15 Jul 2012, 13:46
give number i call u
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Kenzi 15 Jul 2012, 14:00
0032 2 233 23 45
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DiNg 15 Jul 2012, 14:01
What are you supposed to do at work?
Working seems to be the best answer you could give me. So work. And enjoy your sunday at office. Mine is over so now I can make a fool of you. Haha!
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