# Spectrum MalBlock Remote

> Malblock Remote uses a SmartVPN® to provide DNS-based security

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cox.sps.malblock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cox.sps.malblock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cox.sps.malblock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cox Communications, Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 396
- **Version:** 2.1.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2021-10-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cox.sps.malblock)
- **Website:** [https://www.cox.com/search/business/resource.html?query=Malblock](https://www.cox.com/search/business/resource.html?query=Malblock)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cox.com/aboutus/policies/online-privacy-policy.html](https://www.cox.com/aboutus/policies/online-privacy-policy.html)

## Description

MalBlock can download as an agent installed on a single device. It blocks threats and any other content just like being the office. <br><br>Working from home doesn&#39;t mean you should go without protection. Times have changed with most employees are working in hybrid environments including remotely on company devices subject to threats in the form of malicious advertising, phishing emails, and even newly registered domains. <br><br>MalBlock provides the protection you need in the office or working remote.<br><br>MalBlock Remote uses SmartVPN® to provide DNS-based security.

## Rankings

- #1,517,915 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.cox.sps.malblock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.CUSTOM_SETTING`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cox.sps.malblock)