# Threat Indicators starting with "https" are blocked based on DNS Reputation or URL Reputation

**Product**: Anti-Bot, Anti-Virus  
**Version**: R81.10 (EOS), R81.20  
**Last Modified**: 2025-02-23

## Symptoms

- Threat indicators that begin with 'https' are subject to blocking based on either DNS Reputation or URL Reputation. For example:
  - Indicator: `observ1`
  - URL: `httpsll.com`
  - Reputation Type: `URL`
  - DNS Reputation: `High`
  - URL Reputation: `High`
  - Action: `Block`
- After removing the problematic indicator, you can access websites.

## Solution

This problem was fixed. The fix is included in:
- [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81.20](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm) starting from Take 96
- [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81.10](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10/Default.htm) starting from Take 173

If you choose not to upgrade, Check Point can supply a **Hotfix**. [Contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/.contact-support/) to get a Hotfix for this issue.

A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing the Hotfix.

For faster resolution and verification, please collect [CPinfo files](http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk92739) from the Security Management Server and Security Gateways involved in the case.

**Hotfix installation instructions:**  
Refer to [sk168597 - How to install a Hotfix](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk168597).

#### NOTE

This solution has been verified for the specific scenario, described by the combination of Product, Version and Symptoms. It may not work in other scenarios.

## Article Properties

**Access Level**: General  
**Status**: Approved by TAC  
**Date Created**: 2023-10-07  
**Last Modified**: 2025-02-23