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NetStalker Is A Rule-Based Firewall For Easy Internet Monitoring & Filtering

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A lot of the applications we use nowadays have something to do with the internet in one way or the other. For instance, Dropbox requires constant internet connectivity to sync files between your local Dropbox folder to the one on the cloud, apps like Google Talk need internet connectivity to let you communicate with others, and even tools for offline use need internet access every now and then to update their data. In the most severe cases however, a malicious program sitting in some deep corner of your PC might be silently sending confidential information to someone, without you even knowing. This is where SterJo NetStalker comes to the rescue. This simple application acts as a firewall between your PC and the internet to keep an eye on all TCP and UDP connection established by currently running services and applications. It’s designed to constantly monitor your network traffic, and lets you block any processes from Internet access by creating rule-based policies. Read More

Roboscan: Feature-Rich Anti Malware Suite With Dual Engine Protection

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Antivirus and anti-malware programs are the part and parcel of every PC. Our computers now carry so much information of our credentials and other important data, there is absolutely no room for any kind of security loopholes. However, no matter how many precautions you take, various external threats still make their way in through the internet. If you’re not satisfied with your current antimalware software, then give Roboscan Internet Security a shot. The developer touts it as a Dual Engine security application, comprising of BitDefender and Roboscan’s Tera Engine, both of which work in conjunction to provide multi-layered protection. Another keystone feature is its Smart Scan Technology that makes the scan process pretty fast and effective, by keeping previous scan records in its Whitelist for future references. A firewall is also incorporated that provides real-time virus protection, and the application comes with an integrated file shredder to get rid of your unwanted data for good. The elegant UI not only looks fascinating, but also provides plethora of options and settings. Read More

Firewall App Blocker : Add Applications To Firewall Block List via Drag & Drop

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Windows Firewall is a vital system security and packet filtering component of Windows. This celestial feature enables users to create inbound and outbound data traffic rules to protect their PCs and network from malicious external sources, such as trojans, viruses, and hack attacks. The major function of Windows Firewall is to restrict third-party applications from sending and receiving data to unauthorized users/apps. Firewall generally automatically identifies trusted sources and adds an exceptions. Likewise, if a software seems fishy, it asks you about manually granting or blocking the permission. However, the Windows Firewall is not utilized up to its full potential by most users because it seems a bit tedious to configure and unleash its prowess. Most casual users cannot get the hang of its inbound and outbound rules. Back in 2008, we brought you a detailed guide on How to Create Exceptions in Windows 7/ Vista Firewall. Today, we have an application for Windows, which might provide an alternative and easier solution. It is called Firewall App Blocker, and allows you to add applications to the Windows Firewall block list via simple drag and drop operation. In addition, the application lets you set Windows Firewall policies by providing you with easy access to Windows Firewall with Advanced Security dialog box. Read More

Proxy + Privacy Browser: Anonymously Surf Blocked Websites On Android

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Developed by XDA member, smart_desk, Proxy + Privacy Browser is an Android web browser that lets you access all such websites that are either blocked using a firewall, or have been banned in your country altogether. This may include several social networking and media sharing sites, entertainment-oriented sites, blogging platforms, web hosting services or virtually any website that is blocked in either just your premises, or the entire region. Apart from letting you bypass all sorts of proxy barriers, the app maintains your privacy by letting you surf the web anonymously, lets you chose the user agent to browse a device/OS-specific variant of a website, and provides you with several other customizable settings to give you a secure and liberated web browsing experience. The app sports a simple web browser interface with just a minimal set of features; however, it does its job of letting users anonymously browse blocked websites quite effectively. In doing so, the app utilizes several IP addresses as well as proxy servers to bear the amount of load that might be laid on it by worldwide users (many of whom are likely to be students). Read More

iBoostUp: Clean Junk, View System Crashes & Startup Items And Optimize Mac

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In the past, we have featured numerous system repair and performance optimization tools for Mac OS X, including OnyX, Magican, and IceClean, which enable you to check fatal system exceptions, repair errors and, and perform various system cleanup operations over entire system to boost the overall performance. If you’re looking for an automated system optimization and cleanup tool to check system for Disk, Memory, and Network issues, and apply quick fixes, iBoostUp is probably just what you need. iBoostUp isn’t meant to replace your existing system optimization utilities, and it can work in conjunction with other tools without showing any issues. It comes packed with a powerful system cleaner to purge system and applications’ left over superfluous data, and browsers’ temp & cookie files. Moreover, it lets you check disk performance and attempt to fix network and internet connectivity issues. More on iBoost after the break. Read More

fireBwall Is Modular Firewall For Creating Packet Processing Modules

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fireBwall is an open source firewall for Windows that makes use of the NTKernel drivers. By using fireBwall, you can manage all of your TCP and UDP connections. All that is required is to configure your network adapter and to choose which ports will be whitelisted. By default, fireBwall blocks all incoming new connections, therefore, you will have to manually configure all incoming and outgoing connections after fireBwall installation. With performing these basic configurations, you will not be able to use the internet and will also encounter access issues on your local network. Read More

TinyWall Makes It Easy To Control Windows Firewall Settings

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Using the Firewall can help secure a system by blocking unwanted (and potentially malicious) incoming connections. Many users turn off the default Windows firewall due to the number of annoying pop-ups and confusion in configuration that they have to deal with. This is particularly true for the Advanced Firewall in Windows Vista and Windows 7. TinyWall is an easy to use tool that makes it possible for common users to use Windows firewall, without having to deal with any annoying pop-ups, and provides users with the option to whitelist or unblock programs easily. For example, you can initiate connection white listing using a hotkey, select an application from the list of running processes, and allows completely enabling/disabling all connections in a click. Read More

Prevent Mac Apps From Using Internet Connection With TCPBlock

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Like Windows, where malicious applications can gain access to network over TCP/UDP protocols, Mac OS X is also prone to such attacks not only from internal programs, but also from external scripts and apps that connect with system through internet. Although Mac OS X’s native Firewall app tries to block all connection requests from external sources, it doesn’t keep a check on internal applications that send requests to connect with internet, or try to communicate over TCP or UDP ports. Whether you haven't installed a staunch security application or Mac OS X native Firewall settings are too lax, you need an application like TCPBlock. It secures Mac from those installed applications, processes and scripts, which either attempt to surreptitiously communicate with external sources over TCP or UDP ports, or open connections to  networks without asking for permission. Read More

Windows Firewall Notifier For Both Incoming Or Outgoing Connections

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Windows Firewall is a software firewall and packet filtering component of Windows which helps users create inbound and outbound rules to protect their network from being compromised. Like all firewalls, it protects the networks from unauthorized access while allowing legitimate communication to pass through and by blocking malicious, specified or user profiling agents. Unfortunately, the firewall settings can be a bit difficult for many home users to configure. For this reason many users prefer keeping their Windows Firewall Off for avoiding network disruptions. Windows Firewall Notifier is a portable application which makes it easy to configure firewall rules (both inbound and outbound) by providing prompts similar to UAC (User Account Control) for allowing and blocking network traffic. Read More

Secure Your Ubuntu Linux Machine With FireStarter Firewall

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Firestarter is an open source firewall that contains powerful features to secure Linux desktop users and system administrators. It starts off with an easy to use wizard that allows you to instantly set up a firewall for your Linux machine. Firestarter can be used on desktops, laptops or servers and easily managed via its GUI (Graphical Users Interface). Read More

Stop A Program From Gaining Unsolicited Internet Access In Windows 7

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You might not know that several applications on your computer system may be accessing the internet without your approval. This can also become a security hazard as hackers may exploit your system using these applications. In order to put a check on the usage of the Internet by various applications and to disable the unsolicited internet usage of any such application running on your Windows 7 system, go through the following simple steps. Read More

Add Internet & Network Security In Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000

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If Windows Firewall is not enough for you then you should give PrivateFirewall a try. It is a free advanced firewall for Windows that filters all internet and network traffic. Not only this, but it also prevents any new application or process from launching unless you approve it. Want to monitor applications, processes, and ports? Its all in there. What makes it great is that it fully integrates in Windows Security Center, thus giving you better overall protection even if you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7.

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Install And Use Gufw Firewall Manager In Ubuntu Linux

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Linux has a default firewall called Ufw(Uncomplicated Firewall) but  it has a terminal based interface and you need to be familiar with complex terminal commands in order to perform common firewall operations.  Gufw is the front-end powered by Ufw, it offers an easy-to-use graphical interface from where you can decide which ports, ips, services, etc you want to block and allow. Read More

Get Full Control Over ‘Windows Firewall’ Right From Your Desktop

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Vista Firewall Control is a free portable tool that lets a user have complete control over his/her Windows Firewall. Unlike Windows default Firewall program, it lets you easily manage the Incoming and Outgoing connections of each and every app more quickly. Once a program tries to access the Internet, it will immediately notify you as a pop-up message. At the same time it will ask you to edit the application’s zone settings.

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How To Use Windows Malicious Software Utility For Post Infection Removal On Windows 2000/XP/Vista

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Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is basically a free tool which helps to remove specific malicious software from computers which run Windows operating systems, including all versions of Windows Vista. After it is installed, it silently runs in the background and removes the malicious software that it finds. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool generates a report describing the outcome of the scan. It’s actually a free but basic anti-virus, anti-worm and anti-Trojan security utility that provided by Microsoft to protect and secure Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 system by way of post infection removal.

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How To Create Exceptions(Allow Programs And Ports) In Windows 7 / Vista Firewall

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The Windows 7 and Vista firewall blocks most of the ports and software from getting into your computer. There are a number of new features which make it a much more reliable solution which offers a decent protection level but sometimes you need to allow access to a port or program. While some exceptions are set up automatically by Windows 7 and Vista, others have to be configured manually, this guide will show you how to open a port or let a certain program through the firewall. Read More