ZoneAlarm

ZoneAlarm
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Softonic review

Elena Santos

“Superb free firewall to protect your computer”

by Elena Santos about ZoneAlarm

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall is one of the most popular firewall apps available today. It has changed a lot from previous versions, but its performance and ease of use remain the same.

It’s true that third-party firewalls don’t seem that necessary since Microsoft decided to include a built-in firewall in Windows XP, but ZoneAlarm is still a reliable, efficient security tool to protect your system from any unauthorized accesses.

ZoneAlarm features a simple, straightforward interface where you can select the level of security for your computer (none, medium or high) and set the type of program control you want to have. This allows you to control exactly which programs access your internet connection. There's even a Game mode that disables most alerts temporarily, so that you're not interrupted while playing on the PC.

The configuration options in ZoneAlarm Free Firewall seem to have been reduced – at least from what we can remember from older versions – but iregardless, it’s still an extra layer of security anyone can benefit from.

With ZoneAlarm Free Firewall you can protect your computer from hackers, unauthorized access and other online threats.

Pros
  • Efficient, reliable firewall
  • Easy to configure
  • Features a Game mode
Cons
  • Not many tweaking options
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ZoneAlarm is virus free

We have analyzed the latest version of ZoneAlarm with 30 antivirus engines and it is virus free. See analysis results.

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Developer's description

Unlike many firewall products, ZoneAlarm products protect your PC from unauthorized inbound and outbound communications.

When a hacker tries to access your PC, that's an unauthorized inbound communication. A hacker can gain access to your Internet-connected PC in several ways, such as through an e-mail attachment or a link included in a phishing e-mail. A basic PC firewall can automatically identify and block such communications.

If a hacker succeeds in accessing your PC, he could install software designed to capture and transmit your personal data (such as online banking passwords). The transmission of that data back to the hacker is an unauthorized outbound communication. Unlike most basic PC firewalls, ZoneAlarm products automatically identify and block unauthorized outbound communications.

ZoneAlarm (8) User reviews

  • Very good
  • 9/10
  • willyjeep1 willyjeep1
    User reviews
    2

    I really like the Zonealarm Free firewall, easy to use and configure. Works great with free antivirus, and also paid antivirus.

    If you want a totally free PC security package, then I think the fre... More

    • Review of ZoneAlarm - 13 Oct 2010
      This review is liked by 1 of 1
  • Matt Perkins Matt Perkins
    User reviews
    224

    I have updated my Firewall ratings to include 3 factors which are Security, Simplicity and Customizability. This I believe will help users find the perfect firewall for them rather than just go by ... More

    • Review of ZoneAlarm - 09 Aug 2010
      This review is liked by 2 of 3
  • mariotokovic mariotokovic
    User reviews
    1
    • Very good
    • 10/10
    EXELLENT

    YOU DO NOT NEED ANY ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM,YOU CAN BE SAFE WITHIN Z-ALARM,UNLESS YOU ARE AN IDIOT,JUST LIKE ME,IN A FEW OCCASIONS!IF YOU ARE ACTING LEGALLY,YOU DO NOT NEED EVAN KASPERSKY.
    LONG LIVE FO... More

    • Review of ZoneAlarm - 12 Jun 2010
      This review is liked by 0 of 0
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