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January 30, 2006
NetBarrier
Saw this new post on the Apple downloads page. Anyone use this before?
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/networking_security/netbarrierx4.html
About NetBarrier X4
Protects and monitors all incoming and outgoing data. A customized mode allows you to create your own defense rules, offering the most secure level of protection. NetBarrier X4’s rule assistant helps you create firewall rules in just a few clicks. NetBarrier X4’s firewall also protects against Trojan Horses.
NetBarrier X4’s Antivandal blocks all attempts to break into your Mac, detects wrong passwords and logs vandal attacks for complete protection. Moreover, it alerts you of all intrusion attempts. Its application blocking lets you choose which applications can access the Internet.
NetBarrier X4’s Internet Filter and Privacy features help maintain your privacy, giving you control over cookies and blocking ad banners. You can delete cookies individually, and delete your browser cache and history files. NetBarrier X4 analyzes data as it leaves your computer and prevents unauthorized exporting of private information such as credit card numbers, passwords, sensitive data and more. NetBarrier X4 also helps cover your tracks, by refusing to give out certain personal information.
NetBarrier X4’s Monitoring features give you an overview of your network activity, with 12 activity gauges that you can set to monitor different types of network traffic. NetBarrier X4 also gives you full information about your Mac’s active network connections.
What’s New in this Version
- Updated user interface
- Firewall rules can use time period schedules
- Rules can be added quickly from the Services Library palette
- Rules can be easily disabled and re-enabled
- Individualized security policies for antivandal attacks
- Antivandal attack sensitivity can be fine-tuned
- Hosts can be switched from the Stop List to the Trusted Group
- Reinforced spyware and Trojan horse protection
- Applications can be filtered for network access by port
- Traffic monitors offer more detailed monitoring
- Detects available AirPort or WiFi networks
- Intego widgets, including a Traffic Monitor widget
- Updates via NetUpdate X4
- User manual accessible from the Help menu
Posted by msantram at January 30, 2006 02:25 PM