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Antivirus and Firewall Software All-in-one Solution

You should have noticed it with antivirus and firewall software as it is with almost every product and service - each application is marketed separately.

This is how the sales ditch is dug...

One price for the antivirus protection from one software maker, then you pay more for the firewall from another, the popup blocker from someone else, and so on.

Why can't they integrate the solutions and let you pay one price - and save?

Well, a few software makers that make "essential utilities" seem so be getting it right. ZoneLabs now makes antivirus and firewall software in one now... and boy, do I prefer this!!

Firewall software is Important!

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In today's Internet, it is as easy for you to get "mugged" electronically in your own house as anywhere else physically. Antivirus and firewall software programs are two items that must be loaded and be up to date on every personal computer connected to the Internet.

Just remember this:

If broadband...
           then
                  
firewall.

Do not leave your high speed connection unprotected. The thieves will "love you to death". It's almost certain that if you are active on the web someone would be wearing your identity before too long.

So...

Do what I have done... Only do it better. Get the double antivirus and firewall software protection. Never mind that Windows XP has a built-in firewall. It only protects incoming traffic. That's good, but not enough.

I recommend the economical "double wall" protection method. One product, double protection! This is how it goes...

Presently, I use ZoneAlarm firewall and Norton Antivirus - two separate programs. I had these before I knew of ZoneAlarm with Antivirus - the all in one solution. It's like outsourcing your security to two different firms. (They could get suspicious of each other).

In a press release on May 24, 2004, ZoneLabs called the firewall and antivirus solution package, "one of the best and most complete integrated security solutions to guard consumer and small business users from the risks posed by hackers, viruses, worms and other online threats."

To me, it's a great idea... a brilliant idea, really to use the ZoneAlarm antivirus and firewall software suite. Doing the security job from the same command post. You don't have to wonder if the two software packages are cooperating.

If you are new to ZoneAlarm, this should encourage you: as with any new software, you'd expect it to take you a few days to get used to the look-and-feel of the program.

However, the phrase "set it and forget it" is used to describe this firewall. So, like me, you will NEVER again want to do without that peace of mind and sense of protection.

ZoneLabs antivirus and firewall software solutions come with several option combinations. Some of the main ones are listed here:

ZoneAlarm Security Suite - Offers complete internet security: Firewall, Antivirus, ID & Privacy protection, email protection & more.

ZoneAlarm Pro 5 which helps you Stay Ahead of Hackers and beat them at their game too! It offers all the above, plus popup blocking and cookie control.
 

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Computer Security

Spyware Can Hijack Your Browser!!

If you notice that your browser does not behave as it usually does, then there is a chance it could be hijacked.

• Was your home page reset to open at some other site?
• Were there any additions to your Internet favorites list that you never made? 
• Has your default search page been changed? 
• Did you click on a link that landed you on some other site, or
• Has your mouse been bouncing all across the screen like a hockey puck?

 

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