PC Tools Firewall Plus

[sham1313]

I wish I could go back and fine out the difference because a while back I downloaded a PC tool  and it was rogue. can some one explane that please. was it maybe a copy cat type of program.

I finally got rid of Comodo Firewall.  It was driving me crazy, and downloaded PC Tools Firewall Plus.  I think  CharleyO was the one who recommended it. It is working great so far and isn't as intrusive as Comodo.  thanks for the tip.
RoRo

[Conogo]

I just dumped ZA and replace it with PCTFP. I join you RoRo 

[YoKenny]

I just dumped ZA and replace it with PCTFP. I join you RoRo 

I don't use any software firewall as it is redundant with my built in firewall in the DSL modem provided by my ISP.

I interviewed Bruce Harrison who is a developer at Malwarebytes – the company who created Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. We discussed computer security for the home user.  Below is the list of questions from the interview.

http://www.besttechie.net/2008/08/20/malwarebytes-developer-interview <== software firewall discussion starts about 8 minutes into the excellent video

Both videos are well worth watching.

[Lisandro]

I don't use any software firewall as it is redundant with my built in firewall in the DSL modem provided by my ISP.

Does it give you outbound protection and report?

[DavidR]

No, this is the same old link being trotted out again.

This hasn't changed either - Any malware that manages to get past your defences will have free reign to connect to the internet to either download more of the same, pass your personal data (sensitive or otherwise, user names, passwords, keylogger retrieved data, etc.) or open a backdoor to your computer, so outbound protection is essential.

As you are aware not every infection comes from the internet and no single program so it doesn't have to negotiate your router/firewalls inbound protection and any outbound connection from your system allows the co-responding inbound connection in unmolested, so you are hoping your AV detects whatever that might be; so outbound protection is essential IMHO, especially for your average user.

[sham1313]

I pulled up that URL and got this do you know why? I WON"T BE BACK ON FOR A WHILE I AM NOT SURE HOW MY TYPING HAS CHANGE I TRY TO PUT A PEROID AND THIS COMES UP AND THE CAPT IS NOT ON>

Error!
Could not locate remote server

You tried to access the address http://www.besttechie.net/2008/08/20/malwarebytes-developer-interview, which is currently unavailable. Please make sure that the Web address (URL) is correctly spelled and punctuated, then try reloading the page.
Make sure your Internet connection is active and check whether other applications that rely on the same connection are working.

I just dumped ZA and replace it with PCTFP. I join you RoRo 

I don't use any software firewall as it is redundant with my built in firewall in the DSL modem provided by my ISP.

I interviewed Bruce Harrison who is a developer at Malwarebytes – the company who created Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. We discussed computer security for the home user.  Below is the list of questions from the interview.

http://www.besttechie.net/2008/08/20/malwarebytes-developer-interview <== software firewall discussion starts about 8 minutes into the excellent video

Both videos are well worth watching.

[sham1313]

 I WON"T BE BACK ON FOR A WHILE I AM NOT SURE HOW MY TYPING HAS CHANGE I TRY TO PUT A PEROID AND THIS COMES UP > AND THE CAPT IS NOT ON i restarted and it is back to normal
thanks Sharon
I pulled up that URL and got this do you know why?
Error!
Could not locate remote server

You tried to access the address http://www.besttechie.net/2008/08/20/malwarebytes-developer-interview, which is currently unavailable. Please make sure that the Web address (URL) is correctly spelled and punctuated, then try reloading the page.
Make sure your Internet connection is active and check whether other applications that rely on the same connection are working.

I just dumped ZA and replace it with PCTFP. I join you RoRo 

I don't use any software firewall as it is redundant with my built in firewall in the DSL modem provided by my ISP.

I interviewed Bruce Harrison who is a developer at Malwarebytes – the company who created Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. We discussed computer security for the home user.  Below is the list of questions from the interview.

http://www.besttechie.net/2008/08/20/malwarebytes-developer-interview <== software firewall discussion starts about 8 minutes into the excellent video

Both videos are well worth watching.

I just dumped ZA and replace it with PCTFP. I join you RoRo 

I don't use any software firewall as it is redundant with my built in firewall in the DSL modem provided by my ISP.

I interviewed Bruce Harrison who is a developer at Malwarebytes – the company who created Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. We discussed computer security for the home user.  Below is the list of questions from the interview.

http://www.besttechie.net/2008/08/20/malwarebytes-developer-interview <== software firewall discussion starts about 8 minutes into the excellent video

Both videos are well worth watching.

[bob3160]

Boy is this ever getting out of hand.......

[sham1313]

all i wanted was some one to help my sending a e-mail and let me know if i needed to start another a new topic because of what happen when i did that last post i guess i shoud have not said any thing and i guess i should have started another topic when it happen to pull up that error when i pulled up that one url i got from here sorry won;t happen agaiib
thanks Sharon

[Hard_ROCKER]

No, this is the same old link being trotted out again.

This hasn't changed either - Any malware that manages to get past your defences will have free reign to connect to the internet to either download more of the same, pass your personal data (sensitive or otherwise, user names, passwords, keylogger retrieved data, etc.) or open a backdoor to your computer, so outbound protection is essential.

As you are aware not every infection comes from the internet and no single program so it doesn't have to negotiate your router/firewalls inbound protection and any outbound connection from your system allows the co-responding inbound connection in unmolested, so you are hoping your AV detects whatever that might be; so outbound protection is essential IMHO, especially for your average user.

+1

Totally agree with David here.

[YoKenny]

Comodo firewall is the best firewall!

No thanks!

Comodo removed Ask/IAC SafeSurf Toolbar by replacing it with HopSurf/IAC/Ask Toolbar

So Comodo’s promise to remove SafeSurf Toolbar happened but not to finish their agreement with A$k/IAC.  Instead, the new version of Comodo is now bundled with HopSurf Toolbar which is IAC/Ask.com too.  The installer become worst because there’s no EULA presented in addition to known method of misleading people by offering unnecessary third party service/component in a SECURITY software.  Note that it is a security software that should offer clean installer no?

Screenshots at http://www.calendarofupdates.com/updates/index.php?s=&showtopic=19279&view=findpost&p=83848

Their announcement says:

What's New In 3.10.101801.529?
==============================
NEW! COMODO Secure DNS is introduced as a new free service
NEW! COMODO HopSurf Toolbar - COMODO SafeSurf Toolbar has been discontinued and superseded by COMODO HopSurf Toolbar

http://msmvps.com/blogs/donna/archive/2009/07/03/comodo-removed-ask-iac-safesurf-toolbar-by-replacing-it-with-hopsurf-iac-ask-toolbar.aspx

[spg SCOTT]

I wouldn't recommend Comodo to the avarage user because:

a)care is needed to download the firewall and not the whole suite

b)It is a complicated program to setup, and for the average user, it can be quite daunting for them to use.

but, each is to their own

-Scott-

[Conogo]

Comodo firewall is the best firewall!

No thanks!

+1

Comodo removed Ask/IAC SafeSurf Toolbar by replacing it with HopSurf/IAC/Ask Toolbar
So Comodo’s promise to remove SafeSurf Toolbar happened but not to finish their agreement with A$k/IAC.  Instead, the new version of Comodo is now bundled with HopSurf Toolbar which is IAC/Ask.com too.  The installer become worst because there’s no EULA presented in addition to known method of misleading people by offering unnecessary third party service/component in a SECURITY software.  Note that it is a security software that should offer clean installer no?

Screenshots at http://www.calendarofupdates.com/updates/index.php?s=&showtopic=19279&view=findpost&p=83848

Their announcement says:

What's New In 3.10.101801.529?
==============================
NEW! COMODO Secure DNS is introduced as a new free service
NEW! COMODO HopSurf Toolbar - COMODO SafeSurf Toolbar has been discontinued and superseded by COMODO HopSurf Toolbar

And if you read the Comodo Forum, the Secure DNS also using 3rd party service and not Comodo own server. 

[Sammo]

And if you read the Comodo Forum, the Secure DNS also using 3rd party service and not Comodo own server. 

I use OpenDNS which is better.

[Lisandro]

I use OpenDNS which is better.

+1