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JRM75

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Regarding the Firewall in AIS, and Network/Web Shield
« on: September 19, 2011, 12:23:18 AM »
1) The firewall in Avast 6.0.11 and above has some issues specifically with windows 7. It blocks certain connections like ICMPv4 - whether or not it is enabled in windows firewall,even if using the HOME network profile in Avast. Only solution is to mark the "Allow" option for programs with no defined rules under Firewall Policies, for the profile being used.

2) what does the network shield scan and block for outgoing network connections? Also, how important is the web shield, and how/what does it scan for?

Thank you, your response will be very much appreciated...

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Re: Regarding the Firewall in AIS, and Network/Web Shield
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2011, 12:26:00 AM »
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2) what does the network shield scan and block for outgoing network connections? Also, how important is the web shield, and how/what does it scan for?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avast!

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File System Shield — Real-time protection against viruses and other malware threats. Scans files as they run on your computer to keep viruses from being able to execute.
Mail Shield  — Scans messages and attachments in E-mail/Microsoft Outlook/Exchange for viruses.
Web Shield — HTTP protection (local transparent proxy). Version 4.8 also allows the blocking of URLs. Scans URLs and incoming data for viruses, and aborts connections to the site if one is found.
P2P Shield — Scans P2Pfiles from file share programs.
IM Shield — Instant Messaging protection. (Scanning of files transferred through instant messaging applications)
Script Shield — Scans webpages for malicious scripts, and disables them from infecting your computer, though they can still be used. (for example, a clickable button)
Network Shield — Basic protection against well-known network worms. Acts as an Intrusion Detection System.
Behavior Shield — Reports suspicious behavior by analyzing the behavior of programs

JRM75

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Re: Regarding the Firewall in AIS, and Network/Web Shield
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2011, 12:30:09 AM »
thank you for that information. Also, do these shields block spyware, and tracking cookies as well?

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Re: Regarding the Firewall in AIS, and Network/Web Shield
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2011, 12:34:08 AM »
spyware yes, tracking cookies no


HTTP cookie 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie

Are cookies really spyware and are they dangerous?
http://superantispyware.com/supportfaqdisplay.html?faq=26