Josh,
I would think a system like this is similar to the Torr Browser in that it shares nodes based on the PC version that each mobile client then access through the wireless connection of the device. The software probably searches for a registered or advertising node and connects to the one with the best ping. With that in mind, it will probably be best to test and identify the protocol this is using and use a packet shaper to funnel it down to nothing. This unfortunately does not keep it from happening out side your district unless using a proxy that is on the inside of the packet shaper.
Probably not much help, but an idea if you have not thought of it.
Thank You,
Kip Marchant
Systems Support Technician
Natrona County School District #1
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email@hidden on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 1:23 PM -0700 wrote:
Hey everyone,
Within our district we have been seeing a rise in popularity of the messaging app, Tango, from students in 5th Grade and up. We have had a few incidents with kids chatting with people from around the world, and receiving adult content from strangers.
We have tried to block the domain we thought the app was using, but it still will send and receive messages. We also reached out to the company to try and figure out another possible solution to no avail.
We use Lightspeed's MDM and can only block apps based on their age rating. This app is 4+, and we have currently tried our best to not remove the app store. Removing the app store is a last resort for us.
Has anyone else had to deal with this app or another messaging like this? We have heard that the MDM Airwatch allows you to block specific apps, and we are currently researching it. Anyone using that MDM?
Sorry for the wall of text, but thanks for reading.
Josh Sachs
Weld RE-5J
IT Admin
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