Make browsing safe for porn surfers
At several places I've done some work at, I have a suspicion that some of the executives browse porn on their work computers. It appears this porn surfing has lead to virus infections on their computers despite the presence of an anti-virus. Filtering theses specific users' browsing is not an option, so what would be my next best solution be? I put Firefox + Adblock pro on their computers. I'm tempted to add NoScript, but I'm worried they'll start calling when noscript interferes with browsing on legit websites. Is there anything else I can due to mitigate this risk?
Solution 1:
Might want to try a sandboxing app like Microsoft's Steady State: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/sharedaccess/default.mspx
I'd also recommend a real time malware scanner, such as Windows Defender, on top of whatever anti-virus you're running. Perhaps add in a cloud based malware scanner like Threatfire or Prevx as well.
Solution 2:
Use OpenDNS Low filtering and tell them that you are securing the company against malware, phishing, etc. You can put in legitimate exceptions by "Manag[ing] individual domains". They're not going to come to you to except porn sites, now are they? ;-)
Cheers
Solution 3:
You say: "It appears this porn surfing has lead to virus infections on their computers despite the presence of an anti-virus.".
I see too many answers focusing on the porn aspect of the issue.
One might land on a porn type "trap site" even when searching for something as innocent as a cookie recipe or pcitures of the latest Corvette model.
Since you are already using an antivirus product, it is probably time to review its usefuleness and replace it.
But above else, you need to be certain what is actually causing the infections other than "..this porn surfing..."
Solution 4:
Use IE8 or Chrome, which run at a security level below standard user. Run them as a standard user on Windows XP/Vista, so that they cannot harm their machines.
And on Windows Vista: IE8 and Chome run at a lower integrity level.