Commentary: Anti-virus software won't protect you from the latest type of worm affecting Windows systems -- you need a personal firewall.
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Commentary: Anti-virus software won't protect you from the latest type of worm affecting Windows systems -- you need a personal firewall.
We all know about firewalls protecting your network from outside attacks, but what can you do when those pesky users keep taking their computers outside your network? And what if the attack isn't coming from the outside at all?
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Firewall software isn't optional for anyone anymore. Sure, Windows XP has an inbuilt firewall, but for real security you need a meatier option.How well does Zone Alarm Pro 3.0 protect you?
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