Re: Private Firewall And Online Banking

Hi..I'm learning how to use my first firewall..and installed the Private Firewall and it seems to be working fine..I need to know how I can tell if I'm safe doing my online banking...When I open my bank site I dont get a pop up asking me to allow or block......Another feature on Private Firewall is the red..yellow and green symbols that sit in the taskbar for allowing..filtering..and blocking...Why would you want to check block all traffic?...Thanks

Im using Avira Free version 12 and Malwarebytes..The Malwarebytes forum said they do not reccommend using Malwarebytes Pro with Avira because the two real time features can collide and cause problems..but also said if the exceptions are used in each I shouldnt have any problems..Thanks

 

There is a user guide (PDF) available. Might help to read a bit : https://www.privacyware.com/PF_support.html

 

Appreciate that...Im having fun learning how to use a firewall...Just want security with the banking..

 

Might be worth considering something like Webroot SecureAnywhere or Prevx SafeOnline for that purpose.

 

Appreciate all the help....Will be checking these out today

 

If Avira and Malwarebytes Pro say the system is clean and if you're seeing the correct URL for the banking website (HTTPS + the VeriSign identification) you're reasonably safe. Depending on your OS you could add Prevx SafeOnline or Webroot Secure Anywhere. There's also Trusteer Rapport which may be offered for free by your bank (only use one of the last three).

 

Thanks...Ill have to check with the bank...and yes Im seeing the HTTPS and it looks secure..I also change my password monthly..Cant be too safe

 

I would also add Keyscrambler. Its free and if you want Keyscrambler Pro its a lifetime license.

If you want to get a little more sophisticated and increase your protection, read up on Sandboxie.

 

just install keyscrambler free or pro or premium and follow 'If Avira and Malwarebytes Pro say the system is clean and if you're seeing the correct URL for the banking website (HTTPS + the VeriSign identification) you're reasonably safe'......

 

Live boot a Linux distro, do your banking and just be sure you wrote the address of your bank correctly.