Mar 19, 2001 11:51 PM
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With over 300 million Internet users around the world, there are more than a few hackers who delight in invading our privacy and our computers. Without some type of protection installed, our on-line systems are open invitations. I always presumed that no one would want the meager contents of my computer, that those intrusive fellows would opt for more productive hard drives, those owned by bank officials or holders of corporate stock.
It wasn't until I installed an intrusion alert that I realized how vulnerable I was. That's when I did a survey of firewall software and selected ZoneAlarm to protect my computer.
ZoneAlarm software is free for personal use and for those involved in non-profit organizations. If you're a business user, you'll want to choose ZoneAlarm Pro for the relatively small price of $39.95 USD (1,865 INR.)
Here are the features and advantages of ZoneAlarm:
Software is available on line (https://zonealarm.com) in a small file that downloads quickly.
Installation and setup is virtually automatic and requires only a few seconds.
Use of system memory is small. It runs in the background and doesn't slow system operation at all.
The level of security can be adjusted at any time for both internal and external operations. If others have access to your computer and someone tries to use your system to upload materials to the Internet, you can adjust the firewall to block them.
ZoneAlarm makes your system appear invisible to scans by hackers. One of the most popular methods of intrusion involves scans of hundreds or thousands of computers. From this feast of information, the hackers can decide where to concentrate activities. If your system appears invisible, those using this method won't even know your computer exists.
E-mail attachments and files that appear suspect are spotted by ZoneAlarm and an alert is issued. A decision can be made to isolate or delete the file before it is opened, the point at which most viruses are usually released.
ZoneAlarm provides protection for computers using Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, and ME.
If you're connected to the Internet using a network or broadband connection the use of a firewall is critical. These systems are usually on and operating 24-hours a day and offer a prime target for intruders. If you use a modem connection, the risk is smaller but still present. For either user, ZoneAlarm provides powerful protection for personal computers at a price anyone can afford. It's FREE!
