Posts belonging to Category Security – Personal Firewall

Comodo Internet Security
Version 6.0.264710.2708
Updated January 31, 2013
Added October 21, 2011
Homepage/developer
Compatibility : Windows XP/Vista/7/8
File size : 41.8 Mb
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Firewall and antivirus

From the developer, “Free, multi-layered, security application that offers complete protection from viruses, Trojans, worms, buffer overflows, zero-day attacks, spyware and hackers. Built from the ground upwards with your security in mind, Comodo Internet Security combines powerful Antivirus protection, an enterprise class packet filtering firewall, advanced host intrusion prevention, application control and anti-spyware in one supremely powerful application.
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Privatefirewall
Version 7.0.29.1
Updated January 15, 2011
Added June 11, 2010
Homepage/developer
Compatibility : Windows XP/Vista/7/8
File size : 7.9 Mb
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Personal firewall.

From the developer, “Privatefirewall is a Personal Firewall and Host Intrusion Prevention application designed to help individuals and businesses protect Windows desktops and servers from malware and unauthorized use. Privatefirewall addresses the operating system and application level vulnerabilities and intrusion techniques that hackers exploit to gain access and cause damage to private systems and data. Privatefirewall provides an excellent layer of additional protection to the Windows operating system. Beyond unparalleled personal firewall protection, Privatefirewall leverages proprietary HIPS technologies that model and monitor system and application behavior to identify and block activity characteristic of known malware, hacking, phishing and other threat types.
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PC Tools Firewall Plus
Version 7.00.123
Updated August 30, 2011
Added June 10, 2010
Developer/Homepage
File Size : 10.4 Mb
Compatibility : Windows XP/Vista/7
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Personal firewall.

From the developer,”PC Tools Firewall Plus is a powerful free personal firewall for Windows® that protects your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network. By monitoring applications that connect to the network Firewall Plus can stop Trojans, backdoors, keyloggers and other malware from damaging your computer and stealing your private information.

PC Tools Firewall Plus is advanced technology designed especially for people, not just experts. Powerful prevention against attacks and known exploits is activated by default while experienced users can optionally create their own advanced packet filtering rules, including IPv6 support, to customize the network defenses. All you need to do is install it for immediate and automatic ongoing protection.”
Editor’s Notes :
*Requires free registration after 30 days.
**During installation you are given the option to install the Google toolbar.

PC Tools Firewall Plus

Filseclab Personal Firewall
Version 3.03
Added June 10, 2010
Developer/Homepage
File Size : 4.1 Mb
Compatibility : Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003
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Personal firewall.

From the developer,”It can block the most attacks from worm viruses and trojans.
It can block some main Adware and Spyware, the definition supports live update and you may also define it yourself.
Double filter system provides double-layer protection.
Digital signature verification can automatically trust the well-known program.
Built-in 7 big modes can apply for all kinds of requirements.
Advanced realtime monitor lets the network activities be clear.
Interactive rules creator is very easy to create the rules.
Password protection can protect the rules and configurations.
It is very easy to backup and restore the rules.
It can control the websites easily.
It supports two logfile types, ascii and binary.
It also supports live update for rule-definition, traffic graph, privacy protection, Windows Security Center, balloon message alert and more unique features.”

Filseclab Firewall

Editor’s Note:
Very wise observation from an FA member about Filseclab Firewall, “A unique firewall for all Windows operating systems now that Zone Alarm no longer supports Windows 98 or Win 98 SE.”