Macmillan BlackICE Defender Full Version for PC (1575954451)

Pros: Worked better than we expected
Cons: None that I can see

After installing our cable modem, the guy who did it recommended this firewall. He said it was designed by a consortium of developers and that he thought it was the best on the market. So we went and checked it out. Very easy to download and self...

Pros: way to many to list
Cons: none so far

i recently got a dsl connection which mean im always on the internet and so are hackers.....so i need some proctection from people that way to hurt me and my computer.. so i decided to shell out some money and get black ice defender.
im very glad...

Pros: Powerful, easy to use, doesn't block outbound traffic
Cons: UI is a little crude.

I've been testing security systems for a while now. I got a cable modem installed at home about 3 years ago, and I knew I needed some kind of protection.

I've tried ZoneAlarm, Norton Personal Firewall, and even McAffee's Firewall. All of...

Pros: Easy to use, effective.
Cons: None to speak of.

Just as I was about to start writing this, the BlackIce icon in my tray started flashing. Hacker alert! Someone is trying to breach my system! I feel so violated..ewwww.

If you decide to finally throw away the security blanket of AOL and...

Pros: Easy to set up, does its job
Cons: Yearly fees

There are (in my opinion) three factors that should be looked at when deciding which 'firewall' to install on your computer.

1) Easy of installation. Hey, I don't care if the software (or hardware)is as secure as Fort Knox, if it's a bear to...

Pros: Blocks hackers
Cons: Annoys you in file transfers

This is a great utility. It blocks off people from hacking into my computer. I hate hackers and don't undertand why they dont get a life and leave others alone. Well it doesn't work that way so there is BlackICE. It is an easy to use firewall. It...

Pros: easy to use, install and forget, complete protection, ability to trace the punks down
Cons: sensitivity to Microsoft code changes, no printed manual

In a world where any 12 year old with a modem and some free time can wreck a perfectly good surf session, a firewall isn't the worst idea in the world.

Personal firewalls, working along side a decent anti-virus program, not only defend you...

Pros: The warning (wav) file is somewhat annoying if you activate the sound feature for probes.
Cons: Without a doubt, the leader of internet security software.

O.K., you're a telecommuter on the WWW. All of a sudden, without warning and without your knowledge, someone probes your computer; gathering information about your system, email, and hardware.

All is not lost. In addition to your virus...

Pros: Keeps Hackers Out
Cons: NONE

I just got a cable modem in the past few months and everyone I talked to told me to get BlackICE Defender. Since I started using this I found that when I do a simple little thing online I can be attacked by hackers. If you are looking for a good program...

Pros: ease of use, inexpensive, customizable
Cons: may need to be tweaked with to work with some internet programs

BlackIce defender is a customizable software firewall that protects your computer from various internet attacks.

The best part of the software? It doesn't require you to do a THING. You install it, and it runs. You never have to click it...

Pros: easy installation, user friendly
Cons: none really

If you are connected to the Internet through a permanent connection (cable modem, DSL, T1, etc.) or are on it for lengthy period of times (several hours), then you absolutely need to use a personal firewall software. Blackice Defender is certainly one...

Pros: Snoops 'n Hackers Beware! We see you first before you get into our systems and we "gotcha" dead cold before you can do damage. Works with ease and in a stealth mode!
Cons: May have a tendency to slightly slow down your inbound requested internet information and outbound traffic. May, and I mean may change your proxy settings for internet explorer 4.0, 5.0, where you need to go into your control panel, internet properties ico

As a long time user and investor or many software products, I have been studying firewall protection and security type softwares. I currently have 3 computers in operation at all times, one is on 56k modem, one on ADSL, and one one cable modem. I love...

Pros: very good security; easy to install and use; protects against well known viruses
Cons: not free;

Yesterday I wrote an Opinion on Zone Alarm, the so called "hack free software". I made some good points that disproved the "hack free" philosophy for this product. Today it's all about The BlackICE Defender!

This is truly...

Pros: Provides a firewall for those using "always-on" ISP's.
Cons: Can block some desireable web traffic.

s "always on" Internet connections (i.e., DSL, Cable) proliferate, the down side to the high-speed instant access looms as a greater security threat to individuals and small businesses than ever before. The dial-up modem was only open to hackers when...

Pros: Good $$ Value; Easy to use; easy updates
Cons: All documentation is electronic (but easy to read)

Do you have a cable modem, ISDN or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) for your home or office PC?

If you do, then you've probably have been scanned by a hacker looking to break into your computer. Find out for sure and put a stop to it!
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