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Publisher's Description
From PC Tools:
Traditional antivirus solutions cannot protect you until after they have discovered a new threat and produced a signature to counter it. ThreatFire does not rely on signatures, but instead provides behavior-based protection. It is designed to be used alongside your existing antivirus software and it fills the gap in protection between your antivirus signature updates. ThreatFire protects you against major security threats including viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits and even some spyware. Its advanced ActiveDefense technology intelligently analyzes the behavior of processes and programs on a system and immediately halts any malicious action. It continuously monitors all activities on your PC at a very low system level and uses a proprietary combination of analytics, risk algorithms, program histories and tolerance thresholds to identify and shut down threats so you are always protected, no matter how new the threat. ThreatFire is easy to use, instantly effective, and very light on system resources.
What's new in this version: Version 4.7.0.53 includes various compatibility and malware detection fixes.
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All versions:
3.4 starsout of 522 votes
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Current version:
3.7 starsout of 35 votes
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"5+yrs Free Version w/no problem,w/<80+ detection's"
Version: ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition 4.7.0.53
Pros
Installed on 2 consecutive PC's(XP-PRO SP3)HP dc7600/Pen.4HT>>ThreatFire in-sync w/Avira ,Comodo Firewall & M.S.FireWall w/no-issues in over 5yrs. All are the free release's. In Jan.2013 upgraded(purchased)to AVIRA Premium.Only using the COMODO Firewall & MS XP Pro firewall. Probably put Voodoo on for saying -->No issues or BSOD etc. Only issues have been due to Java(turned it off). So the configuration of the aforementioned protection software I find work great in concert...have recommended this to family etc. and all are happy and have not complained of any conflicts. My level of computing knowlage would be novice and attitude leans toward Parinoid when it comes to any private info on line.One of my kids has trouble with attacks(?)that I point to social media, namely FACEBOOK...people, specially younger do not realize how dangerous FACEBOOK is and how much info is at risk.KNOW using FACEBOOK is criminal what they do with your data and make $$$ off of you for life.SAY NO TO FACEBOOK!
Cons
Have not been able to update for the past 83 days...IDK why...yet
Summary
Threat Fire is as someone else said "icing on the cake" when it comes to your protection (& common sense)
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"Can't really see that it does much"
Version: ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition 4.7.0.53
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
I have been infected with several viruses and PUP with this program running.
Summary
Probably uninstall as it's not providing much protection.
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"Great Free Security Tool, Now Discontinued"
Version: ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition 4.7.0.53
Pros
Behavioral-based protection against a variety of threats.
Cons
'Has been discontinued. As best as I can tell from their website, PC Tools has been purchased by Symantec, and they have chosen not to support this fine security tool.
Summary
I hope somebody at Symantec is reading this. By discontinuing Threatfire, you have done nothing but generate ill-will for your company. Not everyone can afford paid security products, and this is just another step towards an internet class system: those with the cash can afford better protection than those of us who must rely on freeware to stay safe. Thank goodness not every security-related company thinks the way yours does. This demonstration of corporate greed leaves a foul taste in my mouth, and I can assure you that, should I have the means, I will never purchase a Symantec security product. And I'd wager that you'd sell a lot more copies of Norton IS or Norton 360 if you offered a free edition. But that's just my opinion.
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"Great Addition To Anti Virus."
Version: ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition 4.7.0.53
Pros
It's free. It catches threats as they happen, sometimes better than my anti virus (Avast). It has a minimal drag on processor.
Cons
Haven,t found any yet.
Summary
Free is always the best price. I use, and like Avast, but no anti virus software is perfect, and Threatfire gives me the extra edge.
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"Freeware version now retired."
Version: ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition 4.7.0.53
Pros
This WAS a good freeware firewall.
Cons
Freeware version has been officially discontinued. Even if you already have it installed, it will not actually apply any updates you download. It says it did, but you will end up downloading & faux installing the same update manually over & over to no avail unless you upgrade to the pay version.
Summary
Upgrade to pay version or start looking for a new firewall.
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"Excellent-No update needed"
Version: ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition 4.7.0.53
Pros
Frequent ultra lite definition updates,customizable(default is best),low resources-does'nt slow system,rootkitscanner/scheduler, can be used with another product or by itself,very high detection rate.
Cons
Could use an antimalware scanner,slightly high memory use at
idle: installed vs uninstalled.Summary
Yes the product has'nt had a program update and does'nt need one.
This is behavior based and works fine as is. Major updates can be
good but cause problems,incompatabilities,bugs,crashes. They can
also install bogus crapware(toolbars,Chrome anyone?)or hound you to buy something. I'm a tech guy who works on PC's and don't want
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"NEEDS A UPDATE!!!!"
Version: ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition 4.7.0.53
Pros
NEEDS A UPDATE!!!!
Cons
NEEDS A UPDATE!!!!!!
Summary
NEEDS A UPDATE!!!!!!
THIS PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED SINCE 2011
Updated on Jul 26, 2012 -
"Excellent ZeroDay Malware Detector FREE!"
Version: ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition 4.7.0.53
Pros
Catches malware by it's behaviour, not by it being on a list somewhere. FREE!!! Why pay for software that does the same thing?
Cons
Pretty sensitive - may tag Malwarebytes because of Malwarebytes stealth ability to hide itself from detection. You can whitelist it, though. You can also adjust the sensitivity settings.
Summary
Watch it in action on YouTube - several reviews showing how it detects everything!
Needs to be run alongside your traditional anti-virus like MSE, although I bet you'd be pretty secure just running Threatfire by itself. FREE! -
"Recomended Product"
Version: ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition 4.7.0.53
Pros
this Antivirus is great
Cons
I like it !!
Summary
I use It
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"There's nothing useful about this."
Version: ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition 4.7.0.53
Pros
Installs fast.
Cons
Does not clear viruses; you still need an antivirus for your computer. Prevents other programs from working properly. I deleted it a few hours after installation.
