Keep PC Safe

When the Internet first made its launch, no one really could know the magnitude of viruses that

would be created to infect a person's hard drive. Viruses were only one part of the equation.

Now there are: Trojans, worms, spyware and adware to ad to that list. They are grouped

together and singled out as malware software meaning it is malicious software.

According to an article in Computer Economics, financial losses due to malware worldwide were

$14.2 billion in 2005, a decline since 2002. Even though this news is a blessing to computer

users, it only means that attacks were covert. They focused on being overt in the beginning.

Why does this worry some? Because malware can cause unexpected amounts of damage and

with the change could make it harder to find.

To keep malware at a "safe" distance away from a computer system is no doubt a difficult task.

There must be a strong security system in place along with an antivirus program to achieve

minimal "hacks" in the computer system.

One such protection is from Checkpoint Software Technologies Ltd called Zonealarm Internet

Security Suite 7.0. This software has proven itself time and again, receiving numerous

certifications from independent testers and computer publications. This software has got the

most number of recommendations from reviews than any other suite that provides Internet

security.

What does ZoneAlarm do?

ZoneAlarm provides the ultimate PC protection as a firewall, antivirus software, spyware, instant

messages and home network protection.

The firewall capabilities have full stealth mode features which makes the computer completely

invisible to outsiders. It protects both the inbound and outbound information and it stops any

suspicious activity before it can do damage.

The antivirus and anti spyware technology can recognize new virus within two hours. The spy

spite blocking features will halt any programs from visiting a spyware site. People will be alerted

by the identity theft protection when their credit card number appears online.

Layers upon layers of security can block cookies and scripts and clear out the computer's

cache. There is also anti - spam and phishing features as well as parental control measures.

Norton's Internet Security software puts a load on a computer system. For this reason,

ZoneAlarm out beats Norton.

ZoneAlarm's newest version 7.0 adds the following features to its product:

- Antivirus engine with signature updates done on an every hour basis. It has expanded

coverage and detects viruses quicker.

- There is an AutoLearn feature, which ZoneAlarm can configure the computer's security system

and deals with threats by way the damage that can do.

- There are network and program firewalls with added layers of security.

- Improved firewall for the operating system.

- Protects person's identity by stopping pre approved credit offers and detects thefts by

monitoring the person's credit card lists.

- Antispyware improvements lead to harder to find spyware and persistent spyware to be

removed.

Even though it has a lot of features, ZoneAlarm is very easy to use and install. It is the best

software solution for security and antivirus programs. It can protect a computer form the cyber

threat facing users today.