Website: http://www.zonealarm.com/ Software Provider: Check Point Current Version: ZoneAlarm 8.0.059.000 Operating Systems: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista License: Trialware
Detects the latest zero-day threats in downloads that you initiate—before they reach your computer
Includes heuristic analysis and program check
Can run and analyze download behavior in a virtual environment if necessary
Spy site detection
Signature and heuristic phishing detection
Website safety check and rating
New unified anti-virus and anti-spyware engine:
Scans 80%-90% faster and combines anti-virus and anti-spyware into one scan
More advanced scan options– riskware, ADS, heuristic scanning, and more exception options
Additional on-access scan controls
On-access scanning now detects spyware
Program control features to stop advanced security bypass attacks:
Timing attack protection
Service control manager protection (not supported on 64-bit and Windows 7)
Other enhancements:
Many performance improvements
Reduced number of unnecessary alerts
Windows 7 ready (Free compatibility update to run on Windows 7 when it is released)
About:
ZoneAlarm is a well-regarded personal firewall product offered by Zone Labs. Like most firewall software, it alerts the user to any hacking attempts on your computer. Significantly, it also alerts on outbound attempts, when an unrecognized program seeks to access the Internet. The firewall that Microsoft includes in Windows XP lacks outbound protection, highlighting the need for firewall protection beyond what it offers. In ZoneAlarm, access requested by any program can be allowed or denied. The user can easily specify preferred inbound and outbound access privileges for various programs either as each seeks access for the first time, or at any later time. The free version of ZoneAlarm is generally recognized as a fine firewall, and is a very popular download. Zonelab's business model is to continue to improve the free basic model while offering upgrades with more features for a price.
