Zone Alarm Firewall+Antivirus Free edition

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by kes32, Oct 1, 2017.

  1. kes32

    kes32 Registered Member

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    I have ZA 2017 latest free Firewall + Antivirus installed on my Notebook.
    If I add Zemana anti keylogger, will it be safe enough for online banking ?
    Any recommendations/Advice much appreciated.
     
  2. Bill_Bright

    Bill_Bright Registered Member

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    It already is safe for on-line banking, assuming your OS is fully updated and you are not "click-happy" on unsolicited downloads, links, attachments, and popups.
     
  3. kes32

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    OK many thanks, maybe I just upgrade to paid version ?
     
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    Bill_Bright Registered Member

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    I don't see a need. Contrary to what many may tell you, what's built into Windows (Windows Defender and Windows Firewall) is more than adequate for most users. Then occasional supplemental scans with a second scanner (like the free Malwarebytes) just to make sure is just fine.
     
  5. kes32

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    Your advice very much appreciated:):)
     
  6. Rasheed187

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    Depends on how paranoid you are. If you really want extra protection, it's probably best to install Zemana or SpyShelter. They are supposed to protect even if a banking trojan is already running on the system. I didn't see any dedicated online banking protection on the ZoneAlarm AV+ version:

    https://www.zonealarm.com/software/antivirus-firewall/
     
  7. kes32

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    I didn't, I can't see that there is anything specific for banking -that's why I asked the question.
     
  8. dansorin

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    it doesn't need to say anything specific for banking. every established AV checks all the communication/processes on a machine. specifying "banking protection" or something like this are just marketing tactics.
     
  9. gery

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    you don't need anything besides anti phishing capabilities from a random antivirus. Banking will be just a bonus
     
  10. Rasheed187

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    No not really. If a banking trojan is active on the system, certain AV's can not spot them. Then you need a specialized tool, or AV with dedicated banking protection.
     
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