ZoneAlarm ForceField

Sometimes even the most protective phalanx of antivirus, antispyware and antiphishing programs is not enough to shield a computer from online dangers. Check Point Software's ZoneAlarm ForceField provides an extra defensive layer by cloning your Web browser to catch dangerous software before any damage can be done.

Rather than providing a magic bullet to stop online attacks by itself, ForceField augments traditional security software. While using ForceField, your browser looks and feels normal, but the program creates an encrypted virtual browsing zone that blocks malicious software at the first hint of an online threat. ForceField looks for malware signatures and a range of suspicious activities; it also uses heuristics to identify and block phishing. The software also can block dangerous downloads and spyware while keeping Web sites from recording your computer's keystrokes or screen images.

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