A firewall that is used to shield users from the Internet. See firewall.
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- FortKnox Personal Firewall 5.0.305 (Windows)
- It is a personal firewall that allows you to protect a PC against hacker attacks, Trojans, spyware and Internet threats. It gives user complete overview of all inbound and outbound network communication. It has built-in Intrusion Prevention System and SPI technologies for extended user protection. With application rules user can...
- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- BeeThink IP Blocker 1.2 (Windows)
- BeeThink IP Blocker blocks unwanted IP addresses based on IP blocklists. It monitors network activities in real-time and prevents the connection between a server/website and certain IP addresses or ranges of addresses. BeeThink IP Blocker effectively bans undesired connections from those computers to a website, mail server, or other Internet...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
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- RE: Thousands of web sites compromised, redirect to scarewareI'm glad Microsoft Windows goes the extra mile to protect users from this kind of mischief. In Microsoft Windows I can set security zones in the Internet Options window so that only trusted sites will load, or set it so internet...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- Local SMTP Server Pro 5.8 (Windows)
- SMTP server program to send e-mail messages without help of your ISP, directly from your local PC to recipient mailboxes. Use your favorite e-mail client along with Local SMTP Server Pro as usual. Mobile PC users who travel a lot and have to switch between different ISPs on the run...
- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploit
- Ummm interesting....so just block 139 and 445...445? great that port aggain.Is SMB blocked to/from internet by th firewall by default?RE: Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploitPorts 139 and 445 are blocked by default for Internet access by Windows firewall in Windows 7 and any commerical hardware firewall. They are enabled...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- Online Armor 4.0.0.10 (Windows)
- Online Armor Premium Firewall safeguards your funds, identity and data on your PC weather you're browsing, transacting or receiving email. Online Armor Premium comes with "Banking Mode" that secures your internet banking session therefore protecting you from keyloggers and Phishing techniques that might want to either record your login details...
- Software downloads 2009-11-14
- Yahoo Messenger 10.0.0.1102 (Windows)
- Yahoo Messenger is a free service that allows you to see when friends come online and to send them instant messages. It also can alert you to new e-mail in your Yahoo Mail or Yahoo Personals accounts, or when you have upcoming events recorded in your Yahoo Calendar. Yahoo Messenger...
- Software downloads 2009-11-13
- EAV Antivirus Suite Free Edition 6.3 (Windows)
- EAV Antivirus Suite can detect and eliminate spyware, Trojans, key loggers, adware programs, browser hijackers, cookies, spy bots, trackware, and other malware, even new and unknown ones, on your PC. EAV Antivirus Suite is able to block ARP attacks. EAV Antivirus Suite can recover all damages with Internet Explorer caused...
- Software downloads 2009-11-13
- ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 9.1.008 (Windows)
- ZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a comprehensive suite protecting your PC, your browser, and your data. The OSFirewall monitors changes within your computer to spot and stop new attacks that bypass traditional anti-virus protection. The Advanced Download Protection analyzes browser downloads in three unique ways before they can infect your PC...
- Software downloads 2009-11-10
- Which antivirus is best at removing malware?
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-05
- ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2010 9.1.008 (Windows)
- ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite is an essential antivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall protection for your PC. The OSFirewall monitors changes within your computer to spot and stop new attacks that bypass traditional anti-virus protection. The Advanced Download Protection analyzes browser downloads in three unique ways before they can infect your PC...
- Software downloads 2009-11-02
- AVG Anti-Virus Plus Firewall 9.0.700 (Windows)
- AVG Anti-Virus plus Firewall Edition is the ideal product to protect your single home PC or workstation from external threats such as viruses, the Internet, and other network users. It is simple to install and operate. No IT expertise is required and it can run in the background. All unauthorized...
- Software downloads 2009-11-02
- McAfee vs. Symantec: Dueling in consumer and enterprise
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- Discussion threads 2009-10-30
- Amazon launches relational database service: Think MySQL in the cloud
- Three reasons this is a bad paradigm...Security, security and...let's see, what was that other thing...oh yeah, security. The comment "enterprise customers are likely to take their time moving sensitive data into Amazon?s RDS effort" should be nominated for the understatement of the year award. What's more likely is...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
- Netgate Internet Security 3.0.205 (Windows)
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- Software downloads 2009-10-27
- MyCafeCup Platinum 2.22 build 2264 (Windows)
- Internet cafe software and cybercafe software from MyCafeCup is a software solution for operating cyber cafe and gaming shops. Although it is designed for an Internet cyber cafe shop, it can be used for your intranet or for public access tracking as in a library, school or Public WiFi HotSpot....
- Software downloads 2009-10-27
- DoorStop X Firewall 2.3 (Mac)
- The DoorStop X Firewall protects your Mac from undesired access from the Internet, logging both allowed and denied access attempts. Its easy-to-use interface means less chance of mistakes, and its wide range of addressing and service options gives you fine-grained control over how services are protected. DoorStop enhances the firewall...
- Software downloads 2009-10-26
- DoorStop X Security Suite 2.3 (Mac)
- An integrated, comprehensive approach to securing your Macintosh on the Internet. Learn. Protect. Understand. Learn. The new electronic edition of "Internet Security for Your Macintosh" is accessible from all products in the Suite. Whether you read it section-by-section or look up information on specific services or access attempts as you...
- Software downloads 2009-10-26
- Kingsoft Internet Security 9 Plus 2009.04.14.59 (Windows)
- Kingsoft Internet Security 9 Plus includes anti-virus, anti-malware, a vulnerability scanner and personal firewall. Find and fix rootkits, spyware, trojans, virus and malware infections. The webshield protects you from infection while surfing the Internet. The suite also includes many other useful tools: usb flash rescue disk creation, history cleaner, disk...
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