As internet threats have evolved, Windows has consistently provided tools to help users stay safe online. One of the earliest examples is the Windows firewall (formally known today as the Microsoft ...

As you probably know, Windows 11 ships with its own Windows Firewall, specifically designed to protect users and prevent unauthorized access to their PC, whether via the internet or a local network, ...

To start with, you need to download the installer corresponding to your system architecture. Once downloaded and installed, Free Firewall will automatically turn off the Windows Firewall and take its ...

ZoneAlarm the leading firewall for Windows is now offering a combination of Antivirus and a Firewall. Yes, you heard it right. ZoneAlarm by Check Point Software Technologies has launched a new and ...

If you're new to the default firewall on Windows 11, here are all the basics you need to know. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. On ...

Windows Malware Firewall is a computer infection from the Rogue.FakeVimes family of rogue anti-spyware program. This program is classified as a rogue because it purposely displays false scan results, ...

The firewall built into Windows starting with Windows XP Service Pack 2. Windows Firewall provides a stateful inspection of packets that accepts only responses to requests originated by the user. This ...

Despite all the attention currently focused on Windows computers being infected with WannaCry ransomware, a defensive strategy has been overlooked. This being a Defensive Computing blog, I feel the ...

This important security function is better handled by a third-party program. Windows Firewall doesn't monitor outbound connections by default, and not at all in Windows XP. Dennis O'Reilly began ...

How to turn on the Windows 10 Firewall and configure its settings Your email has been sent Windows 10 Firewall is a robust security system that's easy to set up and configure. Here's how to use it to ...