Internet is the source of infinite data and information. We use it to check e-mails, news, products and download software. However, it is not a very safe place with newborn viruses’ everyday. Talented hackers are waiting to mess with your computer. Every time you connect to Internet, not many of you feel totally secure and confident. Not many of you think that windows firewall is yet enough for your security.
There is good news for those of you who are “paranoid” enough to look for additional software solutions for Internet security found in the security release of Zone Labs: Zone Alarm. Zone alarm was designed to protect your Internet connection from hackers and attempts of the adware programs on your computer to connect to their servers. It basically contains a firewall, an application control, an Internet lock, and different zones of security.
The firewall controls the door to your computer and allows only traffic that you understand and initiate. It gives you a whole documentation about all the access attempts and watches all the ports of your computer. When a connection is set, first it gives you a warning and also it gives the IP address of the connection. Therefore, it is a great tool to keep your ports under control and see the attempts of other users to hack into your computer.
The application control allows you to decide which applications can and cannot use the Internet. When a program attempts to use your Internet connection Zone Alarm asks you what you want to do about this connection; allow or deny. By this way, you can eliminate the adware programs like gator (the most common one which gives pop-ups every five minutes) or bargains…etc.
The Internet lock blocks Internet traffic while your computer is unattended or while you’re not using the Internet. It can be activated automatically with your computer’s screensaver or after a set period of inactivity.
Overall, this program protects your computer in a very concrete way. Zone Alarm makes configuring a firewall, which sounds like a troubling task to the majority of computer users, incredibly easy with a wizard. Maintaining and updating settings also is a snap when you’re using the stylish interface and its simple slider controls. It is an excellent firewall solution for about most average user. Most of you will feel more secure with this program; especially when you see the Internet logs of the software and zonal solutions that it offers.
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