Norton Personal Firewall 2001 Version 3.0 detects and alerts users to attempted intrusions by hackers, by controlling all inbound and outbound Internet communications. The product also prevents a computer from sending personal data without the users knowledge, so that only user-approved applications can access the Internet.
In today’s Internet-based environment, consumers need, and demand serious protection for their systems and data, said Steve Cullen, senior vice president of Symantec’s Consumer Products Division. With the new release of Norton Personal Firewall, Symantec is providing users a powerful and easy-to-use tool for significantly reducing the risks of online computing.
Norton Personal Firewall 2001 Version 3.0 features powerful firewall software with new intrusion prevention capabilities to keep users safe from hackers. Intrusion Protection with AutoBlock intelligently detects common hacker activities such as port scans and Trojan horse access attempts, alerting the user and automatically blocking all traffic from the attacker. Internet Access Control, another new feature, alerts the user when an application attempts to access the Internet. A threat level assessment is then provided to help users decide whether to permit or deny the connection, thereby preventing Trojan horses or spyware applications from making Internet connections without the user’s knowledge.
To maximize users’ understanding of security issues, Norton Personal Firewall 2001 Version 3.0 also features Alert Tracker, which provides continuous notification of security events and apprises the user of the product’s actions. In addition, re-designed security alerts now provide more information on hacking attempts and recommend appropriate responses to attacks.
The privacy control features of Norton Personal Firewall 2001 Version 3.0 ensure that confidential information remains protected. Users determine which personal information is private and Norton Personal Firewall blocks that data from insecure web connections. Flexible, per-site cookie-blocking capabilities ensure that users maintain privacy while surfing the web, while an event log details which personal information was sent and when cookies and sensitive information was blocked.
