ZoneAlarm Updates Free Firewall

Antivirus software alone won't prevent your computers and devices from getting hacked—firewalls add one extra layer of defense against malware.

Fortunately,Tods Scarpe Check Point has updated its long-free ZoneAlarm firewall protection to include a new user interface and faster installation process compared to version 9.2, which was released last year.

We haven't tested it yet, but ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 2012 works with any AV package to block cybercriminals, spyware, bots,Tods Borse and more. Check Point says the firewall basically renders your PC "invisible" to hackers; when malware is detected, the firewall kicks in an outbound protection layer that prevents cyber thieves from sending information back to host servers or distributing spam to your contacts.

The only difference between this and Check Point's firewall protection bundled in ZoneAlarm Antivirus + Firewall 2012, which costs $59.95 direct for three licenses, is that it doesn't contain "advanced download protection," which warns you if you're trying to download a malicious program, or the "OSFirewall,"Tod's which monitors programs for suspicious behavior. But apart from that, the firewall monitors all inbound and outband traffic, includes full stealth mode, kill controls, blocks phishing, and provides credit monitoring and alerts. It also allocates 2GB of free online backup.

You can download the firewall on zonealarm.com. Meanwhile, Check Point also offered up the nifty infographic below,Tods Shoes which explains to young and old just what firewalls do (click to enlarge).