All about Desktop Firewalls

Welcome on desktop firewall - blog. Well, i have found, interesting study created by Aucsert. It’s about web users and their point of view about computer security. In this study, you can find few examples related to firewall software. According to Aucsert, 27 % of Internet users, who didn’t install any firewall software said it’s just unnecessary. There are also people who have problems too to install and use this kind of software - 20 %. Also according to Aucsert:
- 24 % of the people who didn’t install any kind of an anti-spam filter, is talking that risk is too low.
- 30 % of the respondents click on every link included in spam emails. They probably do not know about something called “phishing” (phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.-wikipedia). Someone can stole your private data without problem…
- 11 % of the respondents NEVER update the operating system.
- 8 % ignore the anti-virus update function. If you won’t update your security software, it’s worthless…

Well, you don’t need to live in paranoia, but there several simple rules you should respected using Internet access. Even best desktop firewall, or very expensive antivirus won’t help you if you are reckless. When you think, you are always safe….
See you next time friends

Well, my blog is mostly about desktop firewalls but i will also add from time to time, something related to useful software or removal tools. These programs are designed to clean your computer from threats like DNSChanger Trojan Horse. This evil and malicious software is also called also called OSX.RSPlug.A or OSX/Puper. Why is dangerous? Well, like other Trojan he can steal your most precious data. These days, DNSChanger was very active on many website that’s why i want to write something about him.

Basically there are 3 symptoms of infection by DNSChanger Trojan Horse. (According to securemac.com).

- “Pop-up advertisements.”
- “Website links are redirected.”
- “Web pages load slowly.”

You can download DNSChanger Removal Tool 2.0 from here, and article about this threat right here.
This very useful software is for absolutely free, so if you are interested check it out.
On securemac.com they are also suggesting: “Safe Web Browsing Habits”
- “Watch where you surf.”
- “Watch what you download.”
- “Use security features in OS X. Turn on the built-in Firewall.”

Hello again. As you know very well, Internet has many threats, these days any beginning hacker can take all important private or ever worst - financial data, passwords or material from your computer if it’s not secured. Firewall software is security system created to secure your computer from such treats, of course it’s not 100% protection so remember that. Surfing through Internet can be really dangerous and without protection you are easy target to anyone. A solid firewall will help you stop intruders from accessing your system and secure your computer. With antivirus + desktop firewalls you should sleep calmly..

Using firewall in you will still have normal email access, but softwares like interactive programs (chat) will require you to take an extra step to grant access before you can use them. When you use that kind of programs, firewall is asking you “do you really want to use that program” if you allow that operation, firewall will take you online. With firewall you have control under in/out traffic.
On market we have all kind of firewalls but some of them are only good and some are really great and cheap. I will be glad helping you to pick, best firewall possible.
See you next time