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The latest version of ZoneAlarm Firewall Software product is the ZoneAlarm Free 7.0.302. ZoneAlarm Free, still comes with the simplicity and effectiveness of the previous version, without compromising your security. The firewall actively blocks all intrusions from the moment it is installed in the computer; there is no programming needed after the installation. This new feature makes it great for those who are not entirely PC techie.

Some of the latest features included in ZoneAlarm Free 7.0.302.000, is improved anti-spyware and an anti virus engine that will detect and remove threats very quickly and easily. You will be notified of threats by different color-coded alert rates being displayed on your screen and there are hourly updates to ensure maximum protection from emerging threats. This innovative and updated technology can also trace the exact whereabouts of the source of your intrusion without revealing your own identity or location. This new version of ZoneAlarm is guaranteed to pick up on a much wider variety and type of internet threat or invasion, making it a must have. Another noted feature,is that ZoneAlarm Free will also automatically hide you from all other internet users by going into Stealth Mode, which lowers the chance of your PC becoming infected.

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On the news survey, the most latest firewall application is now on market. Comodo assert that their firewall is unique, distinctive, matchless and rare in that it passes all known leak tests to ensure the integrity of data entering and exiting your system. Comodo has put firewall through all kinds of stylish tests to ensure its firewall powerful enough to ward off these attacks with default settings. No other firewall has had to work this hard.

-PC Magazine Online’s Editor’s Choice
-Secures against internal and external attacks
-Blocks internet access to malicious Trojan programs
-Safeguards your Personal data against theft
-Delivers total end-point security for
-Personal Computers and Networks

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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To check if your computer has been turned to a zombie, there are available test sites you can find on the net. But you don’t just trust any site, you have to be somewhat picky on the test site that you will choose. Take this general rule: do not rely completely on sites that are provided by some company that is offering you firewall software products because obviously the findings will be bias: they would tell you to purchase their product because that is what they wanted from you.

After installing a reliable and trusted personal firewall, make sure that it is configured correctly. Then test it to ensure that the application is working purposely.

Once you have found out that you can actually test the quality of security that is implemented in your computer when you are online, you will see that it totally make sense. And it will make more sense if you can actually do the test to ensure your system’s security.

Your computer opens 65, 535 ports while you are surfing online on the cyber space or also known as the Internet. Because ports are blatantly open, some Interne outlaw may scan your system and may try its hardest to install what is called as a ‘bot’. This will make personal computer a part of some ‘botnet’.

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The following items are the things you should do as an Internet user:

• Install antivirus software to your machine and make sure you maintain it. There is more than a dozen good antivirus software that you can purchase or download free. Antivirus software scans your computer every certain period to check for known viruses. It also checks for viruses on your incoming electronic mails. Antivirus software usually has regular monthly updates to check that the software can catch up with the new virus definitions. This updates are very important because everyday new viruses are being discovered. Though there are automatic updates, it is still better to regularly check the vendor’s website.

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• McAfee Personal Firewall Plus
  This product is somewhat expensive but it is always worth all the bucks you shell out. McAffee Personal Firewall Plus is being sold in a yearly subscription basis rather than the one-time purchase. This kind of purchase may appeal to some buyers. Also, there is no existing free trial version for this product.
  Comparatively, this firewall software have a small footprint, which means it only requires low memory usage. However, McAfee for Windows ICS and IIS networks and web servers are not supported.

Now that you have a fairly good background about the top personal firewall software, it is now your responsibility to review and choose one to use for your home network protection.

• Symantec Norton Personal Firewall 2004
  Although this product does not have a trial version and its graphical user interface is not as friendly as others’ are, Symantec makes sure that it is continuously improving. Coming from a reputable company, Norton Personal Firewall administers network security very efficiently and reliably.
• TINY Personal Firewall
  This product is relatively new to the network security scene. It boasts its low RAM or memory usage. It features an interesting time-based rule, which is relevantly useful because you can schedule what packet filters will operate at a certain time of day. Just for the record, the US Air Force is using this product.

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