Download ZoneAlarm 6.5.700.000

Zone Labs has released new versions of its Firewall software and Internet Security Suite. The version number has come to 6,5,700,000 and the different versions can be downloaded from this page. The Free version costs nothing, but only has basic firewall functionality on board. The Pro version changes hands for about forty dollars and comes with a mature firewall, anti-spyware and email protection. The Internet Security Suite also has an anti-virus program on board for an additional ten dollars and offers anti-phishing and content filtering. The changelog of this release shows the following changes:

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Pro 6.5.700.000

• Identity Protection panel takes the place of the ID Lock panel. Includes ID Lock feature, adds a new identity protection center with stolen credit card monitoring and alerting, ID theft victim counseling, educational materials and more.
• Spyware site blocking blocks users from visiting Web sites known to proliferate spyware; also blocks spyware programs from visiting known spyware sites.
• Game mode: Right-mouse click control to stop alerts from interrupting game play.
• Game mode: Right-mouse click control to stop alerts from interrupting game play.
• OS Firewall now monitors more program behaviors.
• OS Firewall global controls (located in Program Control/Main/Custom) to control common spyware actions at a global level
• Anti-spyware update service improvements correct rare latency issues
• Addresses inability to delete ZoneAlarm files in Safe Mode
• Addressed incompatibility with Red Orchestra Game
• Fixed a service stability issue
• Reduced memory usage during Anti-Spyware scan
• Improved Boot time
• Improved Trial Screen experience
• Various other fixes

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