Check Point Launches ZoneAlarm(R) Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013
Integrated Antivirus and Firewall Product Offers the Most Complete Free Internet Security Solution
(firmenpresse) - REDWOOD CITY, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/01/12 -- (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced the availability of ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013 -- the most complete free Internet security solution for consumers, which is now available for download . ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall combines the world's No.1 firewall with award-winning antivirus into one easy-to-use product that protects consumers against hackers, viruses, spyware, and other evil malware.
Between cybercriminals, who are constantly evolving their techniques and launching new attacks on consumers every day, and the explosion of information sharing via social networks, new security threats are on the rise. ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall offers a multi-layered defense when it comes to protecting consumers against already identified and new threats. The product's firewall and are designed and road-tested to work seamlessly and efficiently together, eliminating any compatibility problems and simplifying the entire security experience for consumers.
"Most consumers are unwittingly making themselves an easy target for cyber criminals," said Bari Abdul, Vice President and Head of ZoneAlarm, Check Point Software Technologies consumer business. "They lack a strong 2-way firewall, are unwilling or unable to pay for security, or they just have left their security on the backburner. People are putting themselves at serious risk by not having minimum security, which at least includes a firewall and antivirus software. It's basically like leaving your home with the doors unlocked."
Here's how it works: ZoneAlarm's robust two-way firewall operates quietly in the background, monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic to and from a PC and the Internet. It blocks hackers from getting into a PC and stops them from launching attacks, stealing information, and sending data back to their home servers to conduct malevolent activities that threaten . This functionality is powered by ZoneAlarm DefenseNet™, a proven third generation cloud-based service. ZoneAlarm DefenseNet automatically verifies the safety of a program by analyzing data from more than 60 million users through the cloud, eliminating overwhelming alerts and interruptions.
Meanwhile, ZoneAlarm's powerful antivirus engine scans, detects, and removes any malicious programs from a user's PC. To further insulate a user's system, ZoneAlarm's OSFirewall™ adds an additional layer of protection by spotting and stopping any suspicious behavior and new attacks.
- Scans, detects, and removes, known and unknown malware, such as viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, worms, bots, and rootkits.
- Stops inbound and outbound attacks.
- Monitors behaviors within a PC to spot and stop sophisticated new attacks that bypass traditional antivirus software and security suites.
- Analyzes downloads and warns you if a download is malicious, stopping it from infecting a user's PC.
- Delivers data encryption and offers offline identity protection.
- Blocks spyware distribution sites and fraudulent phishing websites.
- Protects your files in the event of loss, theft, accidental deletion, or disk failure.
- Enables protection across all of the latest operating systems.
"By making ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall free and convenient, we hope to spur a widespreadmovement that will help consumers better protect themselves from dangerous predators lurking online," continued Abdul. "This movement will in-turn help provide a more secure experience for all PC users."
ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013 is based on the same technology that protects the top Fortune 100 companies. It is available today in English, German, French, and Spanish. The product is completely free for individuals and not-for-profit charitable entities. To view a video of the product, . Download ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013 at .
For the latest updates, follow ZoneAlarm on and . For security tips on protecting against the latest social networking risks, visit the ZoneAlarm blog at: .
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, provides customers with uncompromised protection against all types of threats, reduces security complexity and lowers total cost of ownership. Check Point first pioneered the industry with FireWall-1® and its patented stateful inspection technology. Today, Check Point continues to develop new innovations based on the Software Blade Architecture™, providing customers with flexible and simple solutions that can be fully customized to meet the exact security needs of any organization. Check Point is the only vendor to go beyond technology and define security as a business process. Check Point 3D Security uniquely combines policy, people and enforcement for greater protection of information assets and helps organizations implement a blueprint for security that aligns with business needs. Customers include tens of thousands of organizations of all sizes, including all Fortune and Global 100 companies. Check Point's award-winning ZoneAlarm solutions protect millions of consumers from hackers, spyware and identity theft.
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