Infected Websites are Still a Problem for the Unprotected

By the ZoneAlarm Team Perhaps you heard about malware injections from mainstream sites. Computerworld blogger Darlene Storm recently wrote about attacks that targeted the popular Web host Media Temple (really popular – ranked 20 in the US). Storm reported that... [...more]

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ZoneAlarm Popup Message Explained

Summary: We thought we were being proactive with our virus message. After listening to consumer feedback, we realized that it was mis-interpreted and have turned the pop-up message off. More Details: The popup message in ZoneAlarm Free Firewall was intended... [...more]

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ZoneAlarm Tip: Responding to Those Alerts

By the ZoneAlarm Team Did you ever get a ZoneAlarm alert telling you some application is trying to access the Internet? Did you wonder whether to click “Allow” or not? We don’t want you to have to wonder anymore. If... [...more]

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Facebook Places: What it is and How to Protect Yourself

By Dameon D. Welch-Abernathy, CISSP, Check Point employee, a.k.a. PhoneBoy Facebook recently introduced a new feature called Facebook Places. Using your GPS-enabled Smartphone, you can “check in” to a physical location to let your friends know where you are. Competing... [...more]

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Antivirus and Firewall for Online Gamers

By Consumer Security Chick Some of my best friends are gamers and they’ve been telling me about their need for speed. They feel it is not acceptable to be killed by a troll or bane spider because: · Some sort... [...more]

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Outsmarting the Emerging Cybercrime Trends

By the ZoneAlarm Team In our last post, we highlighted what a new 2010 security report tells us. It highlights some trends that antivirus alone can not stop. What can PC users do to stay ahead of these threats? Some... [...more]

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New Report Highlights Emerging Cybercrime Trends

By the ZoneAlarm Team Hackers are getting more sophisticated all the time, but are consumers keeping up? A new 2010 M86 Security Labs report illustrates that there are a number of trends that antivirus alone will not protect us from:... [...more]

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How do you remember 25+ passwords?

Yes, the average user has at least 25 accounts that ask for a PIN or password... To avoid the maddening frustration of not having access to a site or bank when you need it, you should keep a very safe backup copy of your passwords. I say “safe” because if the wrong person finds your login passwords, you are up against all kinds of financial risk, identity theft risk, and even reputation risk if someone impersonates you. The big question is “what does safe look like?” [...more]

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Privacy Tip: The Facebook “Friend List”

The good news is that there’s a Facebook “Friend List” technique that lets you restrict your most personal news, thoughts, photos, and profile info to a special group of people. You create a Friend List that contains only these people. Here’s how to create your “inner circle” friends list: [...more]

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News Alert: ZoneAlarm Sweepstakes has Begun

We decided to reward you for being a good friend. With a couple clicks, you simply tell your Facebook friends about our Free Firewall and get entered to win a free iPad each week. [...more]

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