Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has blocked nearly 12 billion attempts to access malicious and harmful websites in 2025 as part of its intensified campaign against cyber threats and illegal online activities.
The company also banned more than 72,000 domains and URLs linked to prohibited content, following government directives and its ongoing partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), which works to eliminate child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online.
According to Converge Senior Vice President and Head of Cyber Security Services Andrew Malijan, the company continues to strengthen its defenses as cybercriminals adopt more sophisticated methods to target victims.
“The internet enables us in numerous ways, but unfortunately, it has also become an avenue for exploitation. Converge advocates for Tech for Good, so our goal is to ensure that every connection we provide serves as a force for good. We are committed to keeping our network empowering, uplifting, and above all, safe for everyone,” Malijan said.
Company data showed that the majority of blocked websites were linked to the distribution of CSAM and platforms facilitating the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).
Converge also removed access to websites associated with illegal online gambling, phishing and financial scams, as well as platforms spreading voyeurism and terrorist-related materials.
In its annual report, the IWF revealed that commercial child sexual abuse websites it monitored doubled to more than 15,000 in just one year, citing weaknesses in online security infrastructures that are being exploited by criminal groups.
Since 2021, Converge and the IWF have been working together to combat OSAEC and safeguard internet users by implementing comprehensive filtering systems that block illegal and malicious websites.
The company also enforces a Child Online Safeguarding Policy aimed at promoting a safer online environment, particularly for children who remain vulnerable to cyber threats and online exploitation.
