DrugsBunny Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 What is ThreatFire?ThreatFire is zero-day security software designed for the average consumer. ThreatFire protects in real-time against viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, rootkits, keyloggers, and buffer overflows. It is designed to be used alongside your current antivirus to protect you between antivirus updates. Because it is behavior-based and not signature-based, ThreatFire protects against both known and unknown, or zero-day, threats. It is easy to install, painless to use, and immediately effective against today's computer security threats. And best of all, ThreatFire is free to all home users.How ThreatFire™ WorksThreatFire uses advanced patent-pending technology to detect signs of malicious behavior commonly used by malware threats. ThreatFire is unlike traditional antivirus products that rely on old fashioned "signature" technology and require updating every time a new threat occurs.By constantly monitoring the activity on your PC ThreatFire's ActiveDefense technology is able to hunt down and paralyze threats that are too new or too clever to be recognized by traditional security software.ThreatFire employs an intelligent behavioral engine to only alert you on truly malicious behavior, because sometimes even legitimate software may look malicious. This means you are only alerted when you really need to be.Download For FreeHomePage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noddy Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hi DrugsBunny!!!!Welcome to the nsane forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rKAnjEL Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 So, is ThreatFire supposed to replace my regular AV or just enhance its effeciency? And what's so special about it, or is it just another fancy HIPS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotter Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 It is supposed :) to just enhance its effeciency and it´s heavy too - 21.12 mb - quotingIf I already have antivirus software why do I need ThreatFire?ThreatFire is dramatically different to traditional antivirus software. Normal antivirus products usually need to have first identified and seen a threat before they can provide adequate protection against it. The protection is then provided via a signature or fingerprint update, which must first be written by an antivirus researcher. This creates a large window of time where threats are undetected and can therefore infect your PC even when you have antivirus software installed.How can ThreatFire protect me when traditional antivirus can't?ThreatFire continually protects your PC against attacks by detecting malicious behavior, such as capturing your keystrokes or stealing your data, instead of only looking for known threats like normal antivirus software. By implementing sophisticated real-time behavioral analysis ThreatFire is able to stop never- before-seen "zero-day" threats solely by detecting their malicious activity.Zero-day threats are usually designed to take advantage of new vulnerabilities or exploits that are currently unprotected by traditional security products. They are usually distributed in huge quantities very quickly by mass email (SPAM), website hijacks, instant messaging or over peer-to-peer networks. Because they are undetectable they are able to wreak havoc and compromise your PC even when you have up-to-date antivirus software installed.ThreatFire's patent-pending ActiveDefense technology offers protection against all types of internet threats - both known and unknown - spyware, adware, keyloggers, viruses, worms, Trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, and other malware. ThreatFire uses its unparalleled protection to hunt down and paralyze those threats that are either too new or too clever to be recognized by traditional "signature-based" antivirus software.Do I need to be an expert to use ThreatFire?ThreatFire is advanced technology designed especially for people, not just experts.We believe security software should be "set and forget" so once you install ThreatFire you won't need to answer lots of technical questions, in fact the only time you should even notice ThreatFire is protecting your PC is when we detect something malicious that requires your attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rKAnjEL Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I take my words back, I'll NEVER use any product from PCTools, good products does *not* justify horrible support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROMANTICGUY50 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I take my words back, I'll NEVER use any product from PCTools, good products does *not* justify horrible support.I have found better products than the ones the offer...I tried their other productions and got rid of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rKAnjEL Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I have found better products than the ones the offer...I tried their other productions and got rid of them.Would you mind sharing your opinion regarding which products you're using now (instead of PCTools')?Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted August 7, 2008 Administrator Share Posted August 7, 2008 Just a note: This application is already listed on the FP.I'll move it to Software Chat :notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearoninternet Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi DrugsBunny!!!!Welcome to the nsane forums.:notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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