ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your DSL- or cable-connected PC from hackers. This program includes four interlocking security services: a firewall, an application control, an Internet lock, and Zones. The firewall controls the door to your computer and allows only traffic you understand and initiate. The application control allows you to decide which applications can and cannot use the Internet. The Internet lock blocks Internet traffic while your computer is unattended or while you're not using the Internet, and it can be activated automatically with your computer's screensaver or after a set period of inactivity. Zones monitor all activity on your computer and alert you when a new application attempts to access the Internet.
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You obviously have a crap PC, it doesn't slow the computer down at all.
I have OneCare's firewall running - isn't as bulletproof as Zonealarm, but my only use for it is in the event that a virus is unleashed on my internal network. It is low profile, utilizes hardly any resources, and is invisible (I rarely see a prompt).
I used to run ZoneAlarm until it became bloated and slow.
No, why? When there is any malware on your computer, it is already too late (you should first think about where it actually comes from, fix this and format your system afterwards due to the possible contamination), no matter if it's calling home. And I can't guess any other purpose for blocking outgoing ports.
(Plus: Malware running under your account can do anything you can do, too. Opening ports, for example. Hell!
As I wrote above, Software "Firewalls" (well, let's call them packet filters) actually have no practical use. In contrary, they actually have bugs and holes (as every software does), see secunia.com for examples. Every bug can be exploited. Killing one useless software fixes two or more holes.
No, why? When there is any malware on your computer, it is already too late (you should first think about where it actually comes from, fix this and format your system afterwards due to the possible contamination), no matter if it's calling home. And I can't guess any other purpose for blocking outgoing ports.
(Plus: Malware running under your account can do anything you can do, too. Opening ports, for example. Hell!
I disagree. If the accident has already happened (usually due to the biggest security risk of all, the user himself/herself) and you've got malware on your system, at least the software firewall will keep it from connecting to the 'net and downloading more crap or sending your info out. Most malware isn't smart enough to circumvent anything except maybe the Windows Firewall. Plus I like to know what the programs installed on my 'puter are doing.
I do hate all the all-in-one security apps though. Mostly bloated **** that does more harm than good. I'd be glad if someone made a simple firewall with application access control like the old Kerio 2.1.5 was. Low on resource, no bull****. Due to the lack of firewall software for Vista I'm using the Vista Firewall Control software and it does what I want but it's only a temporary solution until Sunbelt, Comodo or Agnitum get their act together and release a Vista 64-bit compatible firewall that isn't totally buggy (Outpost 2008 kept messing with a few of my programs and finally crashed).
BTW, does that new ZoneAlarm version support Vista 64-bit?
Last edited by LaXu on 07 Nov 2007 - 21:05
I really wonder why most ppl have spyware problems since they've been using a "personal firewall"; I don't have one, and Spybot S&D didn't find anything so far. Hum?
They have continued to develop new versions of their software, but continue to leave ZoneAlarm Pro as an XP and below product, presumably in the hopes that Pro users needing Vista compatibility will get fed up waiting and pay the extra for the full security suite which is Vista compatible.
Anyways, all irrelevant now - I went back to XP and ditched ZA as well
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