Software Update: ZoneAlarm 6.1.737.000

Zone Labs has released new versions of its Firewall software (Free & Pro) and Internet Security Suite. All three have arrived at version 6.1.737.000. The Free version costs nothing, but only has basic firewall functionality on board. The Pro version changes hands for about $50 and includes a mature firewall, anti-spyware, and email protection. The Internet Security Suite also has an anti-virus program on board and offers anti-phishing and content filtering and is temporarily on offer for sixty dollars. The anti-virus program can also be purchased separately for $30. A clear comparison between the different products is available this page to find. The changelog of the Pro version looks like this:

New and improved features:

• Fixed – Compatibility issues with Adaptec USB driver
• Fixed – Nortel VPN cannot connect
• Fixed – Antispyware update failure
• Fixed – Compatibility issue when System Mechanic Startup Guard is enabled
• Fixed – PdaNet can’t connect
• Fixed – Problems with GotomyPC
• Fixed – VSNET 2003 issues
• Fixed – TrueVector application error in event viewer log
• Fixed – High vsmon CPU usage
• Fixed – “Deny” Button in program alert pushed off the edge
• Fixed – Icons lost in program list after upgrade
• Fixed – PC Cillin 2006 issue
• Fixed – System stability issues
• Fixed – Various other bug fixes

[break]The following downloads are available:
Zone Alarm Free
Zone Alarm Pro
ZoneAlarm Antivirus
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite[break]