[May 07, 2012] Check Point Rolls Out ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus and Firewall 2013 [Health & Beauty Close - Up] Tweet (Health & Beauty Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Check Point Software Technologies, a provider of Internet security solutions, has announced the availability of ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013, a free Internet security solution for consumers. In a release, the Company said that ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall protects consumers against hackers, viruses, spyware, and other evil malware. "Most consumers are unwittingly making themselves an easy target for cyber criminals," said Bari Abdul, VP 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." Check Point said ZoneAlarm's 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 web security. This functionality is powered by ZoneAlarm DefenseNet, a 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. ZoneAlarm's antivirus engine scans, detects, and removes any malicious programs from a user's PC. The company added that ZoneAlarm's OSFirewall adds an extra layer of protection by spotting and stopping any suspicious behavior and new attacks. "By making ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall free and convenient, we hope to spur a widespread Internet security movement 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." More information: www.zonealarm.com/freeantivirus-firewall. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2012 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]