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- Improved Web Active Content Filtering feature provides for easier, more flexible and effective way to control Web pages active elements (ActiveX, scripts, etc.) behavior;
- Components Control (Anti-Leak) feature monitors components of each application you run;
- Stateful Inspection firewall technology provides superior security to packet filtering;
- Windows Boot-up protection defends your system before any malicious programs can be loaded;
- System and application level filtering define broad and precise restrictions;
- TCP, UDP and ICMP level filtering define access for data packet transmissions;
- Internet attack blocking (nuke, etc.) averts attacks that can cause system crashes;
- Port scan detection denies access to intruders;
- Stealth mode Support makes your computer invisible to attackers;
- MD5 authentication offers added protection for encrypted messages;
- E-mail protection guards against dangerous attachments and worms;
- Firewall engine resides on the lowest possible level of the operating system, allowing Outpost filter RAW_SOCKET and direct packet sending into drivers, thus bypassing the TCP/IP stack.
- Improved Content Filtering plug-in allows to display custom messages for sites with objectionable content;
- Outpost Firewall alerts you of the events that require your immediate attention so that you can provide quick and appropriate response;
- Improved logging system maintains optimum log size for best performance;
- Database-driven logging system gives you precise stats for every connection and event;
- Network activity monitor provides a graphic overview of your system;
- Content filtering lets parents control site access for children;
- One click to block all traffic or disable the firewall;
- Software runs as a service;
- Custom settings are password-protected;
- Trusted IP group maintains confidentiality;
- Individual configurations allows customization by multiple users;
- DNS caching speeds connection times.
- Improved banner blocking allows to replace banners with transparent images;
- Trusted Sites list allows to personalize banner treatment for specific Web sites;
- Banner ad blocking (including Flash ads) and pop-up window blocking keep frustrating ads off your screen;
- Cookies blocking maintains Web privacy and protects personal information;
- Web history (referrers) blocking conceals surfing habits;
- Active elements blocking for ActiveX, Java, Visual Basic scripts, and Java applets protects your system from malicious programs.
Windows 98, 98SE, ME, NT4, 2000, 2003 and XP
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