FortiGate
FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
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Article Id 195799
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Botnet protection

In the antivirus profile, user can configure the FortiGate unit to detect and block botnet server connection attempts. 


Botnet protection testing and verification

For botnet prevention testing user may use some of the IP presented in 

https://zeustracker.abuse.ch/blocklist.php 

specifically the "IP blocklist" 

https://zeustracker.abuse.ch/blocklist.php?download=ipblocklist 

Most of the IP there are associated with known botnet malwares. 

Access to the IP addresses on the list should be blocked when botnet prevention is enabled.


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