Charles770
join:2004-11-08
France
1 edit | reply to IGGY
Re: Privacy in the new ZoneAlarm 5.5
Thanks everyone for reply.:)
Sorry Iggy, but I didn't had such a screen during install (Win98 SE), and never had it for a previous version.
As it's said: "This option *does not appear* in trial versions of Zone Labs security software.", which seems to be ZAF definitely.
From Help:
Even with the "Alert me before I make contact" preference selected in the Overview|Preferences tab, you will not be alerted before sending configuration data to Zone Labs.
... The frequency of data transmission depends upon the configuration of your computer. For most users, data will be sent once per day.
To be very clear, does ZoneAlarm free has became a Spyware?
Regards.;)
Charles. |
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VirtualLarry
Premium
join:2003-08-01
| said by Charles770  :To be very clear, does ZoneAlarm free has became a Spyware? A long, long time ago. Isn't this common knowledge? |
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tparker1
join:2004-09-29
Winston Salem, NC | reply to Charles770
Zone Alarm should be banned it is horrific I can't think of any Firewall that takes over a PC they are great at it and Lord forbid you try to Uninstall it what a headache |
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anonandon
@cox.net | "Zone Alarm should be banned it is horrific I can't think of any Firewall that takes over a PC they are great at it and Lord forbid you try to Uninstall it what a headache"
... troll |
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OneHeart
join:2002-02-20 | Super long thread. Someone, please list out the FACTS in all this mess. I'm super confused now.
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spooler0
Premium
join:2004-11-17
| said by OneHeart :Super long thread. Someone, please list out the FACTS in all this mess. I'm super confused now. 1. 2. 3. Etc. 1) Bottom line for many of us is that if you reset all the ZA settings to turn off everything but the firewall, do not allow ZA to autoupdate itself, or monitor your virus checker, or to contact ZoneLabs without asking for your permission, and deny the program permission to specifically identify your IP address when calling out.
2) you should be ok and ZA should be ok to use.
3) If you are not comfortable with the above you may want to use a different firewall, or,
4) Use logging software to monitor traffic to see that no unauthorized contacts occur.
Oh, I forgot, also set the ZA program permissions to XXXX.
That should do it unless anyone has other welcome suggestions. |
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Infoman1
join:2001-03-21
Hubbard, OH
| Thank you Cory for your reply and information. Its all about, who do you trust? IMO I don't! While as you say no personal data is obtained or transmitted between the ZL client and your servers, the technology and possibility is present! I am however elated after more than month the phone home issue has been answered.
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