In an antivirus profile you can configure the FortiGate unit to detect and block botnet connection attempts. This feature also blocks attempted access to phishing URLs.

The antivirus database includes a constantly updated database of known command and control (C&C) sites that Botnet clients attempt to connect too as well as a database of phishing URLs.

To enable Botnet and phishing protection in an antivirus profile select Block Connections to Botnet Servers. Botnet protection is available for proxy and flow-based antivirus profiles.