Anti-WebThreat

OVERVIEW

Smarter, Safer Web Protection Powered by DPI and AI

Lionic Anti-WebThreat combines deep packet inspection and AI-driven analysis to block malicious connections across all protocols, not just traditional web traffic. With support for encrypted connections, dynamic cloud queries, and fast local caching, it delivers fast and reliable defense against tens of millions of harmful domains, IPs, and URLs, without relying solely on DNS-level filtering.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

Proactive Web Threat Defense for Every Connection

Comprehensive Protocol Coverage

Protects against malicious destinations across web and non-web protocols, including HTTP, HTTPS, QUIC, and more.

Deep Packet Inspection Advantage

Goes beyond DNS-based filtering, detecting threats even with DoH or DoT enabled.

AI-Driven Threat Discovery

Cloud AI detects emerging C2 servers and malicious domains before they spread.

Hybrid Local and Cloud Protection

Combines frequently updated local signatures with real-time cloud lookups for maximum coverage.

Optimized Cloud Query Performance

Global servers and multi-layer caching minimize latency while keeping protection strong.

External List Integration

Supports importing and combining custom block lists with Lionic’s threat intelligence.

FAQ

Advanced Threat Blocking That Sees Beyond the Domain

How is Lionic Anti-WebThreat different from DNS-based blockers like Pi-hole or OpenDNS?

While DNS blockers rely only on domain names, Lionic inspects actual network traffic using deep packet inspection. This allows detection and blocking based on domain, full URL, and remote IP. Work even when DNS is encrypted with DoH or DoT, or bypassed entirely.

Can it detect threats in encrypted web traffic like HTTPS and QUIC?

Yes. Lionic analyzes encrypted sessions by extracting metadata such as SNI, enabling threat detection even without decrypting the full content. This ensures protection without compromising privacy.

How frequently is the threat database updated?

The local signature set is updated twice a week to maintain strong offline protection. In addition, our cloud-based database is continuously refined with real-time data and AI-driven analysis, offering broader and more adaptive defense against fast-evolving web threats.

Is this solution effective beyond web browsing?

Absolutely. Lionic filters all network traffic, not just HTTP or HTTPS. Whether malware tries to reach its command server via FTP, custom protocols, or direct IP connections, Lionic can still identify and block the threat.

USE CASES

Use Cases for Anti-WebThreat

Educational Institution Networks

Schools, universities, and training centers can deploy Anti-WebThreat to protect both staff and students from accessing unsafe or deceptive web content. Unlike DNS-only filtering, this approach works even when encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT) is enabled, ensuring consistent enforcement and safer online environments for education.

Enterprise Network Gateways Protection

Large organizations can deploy Anti-WebThreat within their perimeter firewalls or unified threat management systems to prevent employees from inadvertently accessing phishing pages, malware-hosting sites, or command-and-control servers. By operating at the connection level and not just DNS, it covers encrypted and non-standard protocols, delivering enterprise-grade protection without requiring endpoint changes.

IoT and Smart Device Security

With IoT devices often running outdated firmware or lacking traditional antivirus software, Anti-WebThreat offers a way to safeguard these endpoints by blocking communication to malicious servers. Whether protecting industrial sensors, home automation devices, or connected appliances, this feature helps prevent devices from being hijacked for botnets or remote exploitation.

ISP-Level Web Threat Blocking

Broadband providers can integrate Anti-WebThreat directly into their CPE or edge gateways, ensuring that harmful domains, malicious URLs, and dangerous IP addresses are intercepted before they reach end-user devices. This unified approach works across all protocols, including encrypted ones like HTTPS and QUIC, giving ISPs a strong value-add to differentiate their service plans.

Public Wi-Fi Protection

Operators of airports, hotels, coffee shops, and other public spaces can integrate Anti-WebThreat into their hotspot infrastructure. This helps ensure that users browsing on the open network are shielded from harmful content, infected sites, and known scams, building trust in the venue’s internet service and protecting brand reputation.