Firewalls act as gatekeepers that regulate data flow between internal and external networks based on security rules, while antivirus tools detect malicious activity in a computer or network system ...

We don’t know what processes and executables are running on our computer if we don’t check the list in the Task Manager. There might be some malware or programs that are not permitted generally ...

The default Windows Firewall is good. You do not have to configure and mess up with it, even initially. Just turn it on, and it will take care of your software, computer ports and surroundings (home, ...

Internet security is no joke, and one of the most common ways hackers and malicious software can get into your computer is through unsecured network ports. By using a firewall, you close or hide the ...

It's important to protect your computer against intrusions, or hacking, and viruses. Running only a firewall or only antivirus application isn't enough if you're concerned with protecting your data.

You’ve spent so much money already – on a laptop, tablet, computer, router, network extender, printer and smartphone. You’ve signed up for the internet, and you’re paying monthly fees. You’ll be ...

Q: Comcast has been providing its Xfinity internet customers with the Norton Security Online program for free. But it will drop Norton at the end of December and replace it with Comcast's own xFi ...

The Internet isn't a nice neighborhood anymore. Surfing the Web or checking your e-mail on an unprotected Windows PC is like walking around at night in a bad part of town holding a wad of cash over ...

Bitdefender's anti-virus software, Antivirus Plus, does not include a firewall, although it is praised for how well it defends your computer. A firewall is an important piece of your Internet security ...