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- Price: Free to try (30-day trial); $49.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
- Date added: November 02, 2009
- Total Downloads: 1,918,544
- Downloads last week: 2,381
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 702 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on August 30, 2009
ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2010 gives users a strong feature set that focuses on immediate security, but a clunky interface makes some key features hard to reach and activate. Among these are the virus scan, the cornerstone of any security product, and the new gaming mode. ZoneAlarm is boasting of scan times supposedly 80 to 90 percent faster than in previous versions, possible because the company has finally unified its antivirus and antispyware engines, and has made improvements to its download scanning protocol.
Other features include an identity protection module to encrypt personal information and alert you when it leaves your computer. It also helps you set up an eBay fraud report, if you're an eBay user. There's an outbound e-mail alert, in case your account gets hacked, and there are parental controls. ZoneAlarm's well-known firewall is included, and after spending half a day with it on a Windows 7 computer, we didn't notice any of the usability problems that have notoriously plagued it. That doesn't mean they don't exist, of course, but we didn't experience them on the latest version.
In terms of threat detection and removal efficacy, independent data isn't available yet for this version. On ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009, the program scored better than average, but not in the upper percentiles on malware detection, removal, or response times, and only average on false positives. The trial period is shorter by half than its competitors, and many of the midlevel security suites contain more browsing protections than ZoneAlarm's. Given those drawbacks, plus the unnecessarily complex interface, we recommend giving ZoneAlarm Internet Security a pass this year unless you're a ZoneAlarm fan.
Publisher's description
From ZoneAlarm :ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite is an essential antivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall protection for your PC. The OSFirewall monitors changes within your computer to spot and stop new attacks that bypass traditional anti-virus protection. The Advanced Download Protection analyzes browser downloads in three unique ways before they can infect your PC and warns if they are malicious. Credit Bureau Monitoring Services protect your identity with daily credit report monitoring and provides victim recovery services. Unified Scan Engine makes superior detection and removal of viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, worms, bots, and other malicious software faster and easier. Two-way Firewall keeps hackers out by making your PC invisible online and blocking intrusions. Anti-phishing and Site Status blocks fraudulent websites including "phishing" sites that trick you into entering personal data. Parental Controls filter and block inappropriate websites. Anti-Spam filters out annoying and potentially dangerous email.
What's new in this version:
Version 9.1.008 has a new browser security, new unified anti-virus and anti-spyware engine, program control features to stop advanced security bypass attacks plus many performance improvements.
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Version: ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2010 9.1.008
Pros: ZA has caught trojans than other anti-virus prgs have not. Program controls for firewall are very thorough, alerts to any program change, including itself.
Cons: SLOWS YOU DOWN. I have an xp with 500meg, and ZA slows both firefox and ie down considerably.
Summary: great program, probably suited best for newer/faster computers
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2010 9.1.008
"ZoneAlarm hase gotten back in form"
Pros: This version have good performance. Now it doesnot slow down my pc.
Excellent firewall, Good antivirus and other security features is unique. Its running smoothly on my Windows 7 pc.Cons: Its email ad-ins (sonicwall) conflict with my outlook 2007 and its disabled. Uninstall of this software needs to improve.
Summary: For average user, it would be recommended security suite.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2010 9.1.008
Pros: I don't have to worry about Viruses of any kind or malware ZA does this for me and, as long as I regularly keep it updated, I know that ZA will look after my PC. Although I can't see it, I know that it is working for me behind the scenes. Great .
Cons: I still have to figure out what 'UNUSUAL BEHAVIOUR' means in ZA's context! Is it necessary or how can I disable it.
Summary: I am glad this summary Is optional. Because I can put into a few words what I feel about it. SINCE I STARTED USING ZA MY RESULTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN '0' ERRORS FOUND. What's more it covers a number of features that I have earlier had to use a number of... read more >>
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