Archive for May, 2008

05/30 Spotlight On: AVG Internet Security 8.0

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AVG has been a long-time user favorite due to its free available softwares (Virus Scanning, Spyware, and Rootkit protection), though, of course, paying users have the benefits of maximizing more options and features available to them. The latest internet security offering of AVG, the AVG Internet Security 8.0 (AVG IS8, is fast becoming a top choice among users because of its well-designed protection program for both home and small businesses. AVG IS8 has email, instant messenger and browsers protection all combined in its AV engine. Installation and configuration are hassle-free and users can configure updating and scanning schedules.

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05/26 Spotlight On: Norton Internet Security 2008

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A popular choice among advanced users, the Norton Internet Security 2008 is regarded as one of the best security suite in the market today. With its price ranging from $29-$71, Symantec’s Norton Internet Security 2008 edition boasts of its added full-scale password and identity management, and of its new BrowserDefender technology which lets users have stronger defense against Web threats. The NIS 2008 is claimed by many as an easy-to-use security suite that has a wide range of extra-security features like the Security Inspector scan that warns users about unsafe browser settings. The NIS 2008 is also found to perform better than most security suites in terms of removing infections, cleaning up 80% of all files and registry entries added by malware.

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05/23 Important Reminders in using Internet Security and Utility Suites

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Before getting all too excited to use that security suite you’ve just bought, be sure to read the following reminders to get the proper information that will help you maximize the full potential of your suite:

• Do not use two firewalls or two anti-virus products at the same time. You should uninstall one of them first before installing the other.

• When installing a security suite, update the program immediately through the vendor’s website. Turn on the auto update feature of the program if it has one so that you can be assured that your security suite is always updated on the latest threats.

• Be sure to test your firewall after installing it using an online service like Security Space in order to determine if it has been configured properly.

• Try considering using an Internet service provider or email service that has server side anti-virus and spam email filtering as its second layer of defense against threats.

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05/19 Internet Security and Utility Suites

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Internet security and utility software suites aim to combine multiple features into a single product to be marketed by one or more vendors. These suites offer convenience since users get to maximize several features all combined together. Users will also find it easier to contact a vendor in case of upgrades and support and the user has the advantage of asking the vendor to fix problems with any parts of the suite. A licensed suite may also save you money and effort in case you want to install security softwares on one or two more computers at home. All in all, it is still best for users to carefully look for the right suite which can offer them the security and privacy feature they want.

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05/16 Spotlight On: ZoneAlarm Secure Wireless Router Z100G

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When ZoneAlarm launched its own brand of router, the Z100G router, people thought if the price ($149.95) was worth it. This wireless unit is said to cover 984 feet indoors and 3,280 feet outdoors (claiming that users can now avoid dead spots in their homes) using its extended range (XR) technology and has 108 Mbps network speed that can also support Super G standards (although it is also compatible with the older 802.11b and 802.11g technologies. According to ZoneAlarm’s website, the Z100G router has bandwidth monitoring (which is the same technology used, as ZoneAlarm claims, by Fortune 500 companies) and a built-in print server that lets users to print from any wireless desktop computer or laptop directly to the printer.

Worth the price? A lot of users have been raving about it online already so why not try it for yourself?

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05/12 What is a Software Firewall?

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Software firewalls are said to be the most popular firewall of choice for most individual home users due to its easy-to-use security features. Like any software, software firewalls are installed on your PC and can be customized and configured according to your security preference. Any outside attempt to access or control your PC will be blocked based on the security settings of your software firewall and you can also get protection against the most common Trojan and e-mail worms. Users can set user defined controls in order to ensure safe file and printer sharing and to prevent unsafe applications from running on your PC. However, software firewalls can only protect the computer on which they are installed so each computer on a network must have its own software firewall in order to get protected.

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05/09 What is a Hardware Firewall?

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Hardware firewalls can be normally bought as a stand-alone product without needing any other devices to function, although there are also hardware firewalls which are already found in broadband routers. A hardware firewall uses packet filtering in testing the header of a packet in order to know its source and destination. The information gathered is then compared to a set of predefined or user-created rules to see if the packet will be allowed to be forwarded or dropped. Generally, hardware firewalls have a minimum of four network ports used to connect other computers. It is important for any computer user to know the specific features of their hardware firewall in order to configure its settings for optimal security.

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05/05 Spotlight On: Comodo Firewall Pro (V3.0.16.295)

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Global Certification Authority and security solutions provider Comodo has released their latest product which promises to provide the highest levels of security while maximizing usability, functionality and user configurability. Comodo Firewall Pro (V3.0) has the following added features:

• Anti-Leak Configuration
• On-Demand Virus Scanning
• A-VSMART Warranty Program
• Enhanced Default Configuration

According to Comodo’s website, the Comodo Firewall Pro (V3.0) also has:

• Clean PC Mode which works by preventing most types of malware and rootkits from being installed in your PC.
• Advanced Network Firewall Engine which offers a New Stealth Mode (makes your PC invisible to hackers and port scans), Wizard based auto-detection of trusted zones, and highly configurable rules interface for advanced users.

For more information on the product, visit www.personalfirewall.comodo.com

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