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Free Internet Firewalls
A Firewall is the front line in the defense of your computer over the Internet against any intrusions, hacker attacks, port scans, etc. Here are some fully functional free ones.
A Firewall is the front line in the defense of your computer over the Internet against any intrusions, hacker attacks, port scans, etc. It works by stopping unwanted connections going into your computer, and by only allowing permitted protocol based connections going out of your computer. This kind of protection is particularly important for high-speed always-on Internet broadband connections. All these firewalls are fully-functional, and not trial software.
Zone Labs Free ZoneAlarm
This basic firewall systematically blocks hackers and other unknown threats from intruding into your computer. It will identify hackers, and will then block any further access attempts. It will also make your computer "invisible" to anyone on the Internet.
http://www.zonelabs.com/
R-Firewall
R-Firewall protects a computer connected to a local network and/or to the Internet against any intrusions, attacks, and other external and internal threats. It also filters out inappropriate Internet pages content and blocks dangerous active components you may get while browsing over the Internet or receiving e-mail massages. Features automatic configuration during setup. Mobile users can create multiple and easily switchable configurations for specific network environments such as for Internet surfing at home, office local networks, or public Wi-Fi spots.
http://www.r-firewall.com/
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall is deisgned to protect your PC against attacks from the Internet or via a local area network. It offers customizable security using user-defined rules for packet filtering. It works at a low level and also allows you to create rules based on non-IP protocols such as ARP, and supports multiple network adapter configurations. With a flexible filtering system, trusted MAC address checking feature and separate network adapter configuration you can even use it on a router or a server. Features a learning mode, which prompts you for required actions when it detects an unknown packet, allowing you to create customized rules quickly.
http://www.softperfect.com/products/firewall/
Kerio Personal Firewall
Kerio Personal Firewall 2.1.5 is the last freeware version, and is designed for protecting a personal computer against hacker attacks and data leaks. It is based on the ICSA certified technology used in the WinRoute firewall. The firewall itself runs as a background service, using a special low-level driver loaded into the system kernel. This driver is placed at the lowest possible level above the network hardware drivers. Therefore, it has absolute control over all passing packets and is able to ensure complete protection of the system it is installed on.
http://www.aplusfreeware.com/categories/LFWV/files/keriopf215.zip
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