ZoneAlarm updated after Microsoft’s DNS patch

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

On Thursday, Check Point Software Technologies released updated versions of all its ZoneAlarm products, addressing an incompatibility with a patch Microsoft released earlier this week.The fix requires ZoneAlarm users to download the latest version, 7.0.438.000, from its site. A reboot is required to complete installation.Since Tuesday, ZoneAlarm customers have complained ...

Microsoft DNS Security Fix Knocks ZoneAlarm Users Offline

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

The problem began when Microsoft on Tuesday sent patch number KB951748 to Windows users. The patch is designed to plug a security vulnerability that leaves computers vulnerable to so-called DNS attacks.The vulnerability is widespread and affects products made by numerous networking and software vendors beyond Microsoft. It was discovered by ...

MS KB951748 breaks ZoneAlarm

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Windows update KB951748 should not be installed. It will break your Internet connection. If you have it already installed, uninstalling it fixes the problem. I have spent the day troubleshooting over 20 PCs and have found all installations to have the install date of 9 July 2008, which in my part ...

ZoneAlarm ForceField - Virtualized Browser Security

Monday, May 12th, 2008

ZoneAlarm ForceField provides a protective layer around your browser, shielding you from drive-by downloads, browser exploits, phishing attempts, spyware and keyloggers. So your passwords, your confidential information, and your financial data remain protected. While traditional security, such as firewalls, antivirus, and security suites, protects your PC, ZoneAlarm ForceField protects your browser ...