Protect yourself from hidden threats with GlassWire Free FirewallPosted by GlassWire company on March 31st, 2021 The world of information security is constantly evolving and changing with the times. New threats appear all the time, while attackers exploit older and more vulnerable hardware and find ways to target newer and unproven IT systems. You can never be too careful when it comes to staying safe online, particularly in the era of remote work. If you share your network with any other people, such as family members, colleagues, or roommates, it is even more important that you keep an eye on what is happening on your network. That said, traditional methods such as basic antivirus programs, do not go far enough to protect against more unique and sophisticated attacks, which is why you also need multiple layers of security. GlassWire Free Firewall helps by detecting hidden threats and giving you full visibility into your network traffic. That way, you will always be kept informed and be prepared for the latest threats with a more proactive stance. GlassWire Free Firewall goes far beyond the basic capabilities of Windows' own built-in firewall software. It is very intuitive and easy to use, and it is designed to keep you informed without being intrusive. When you open the main app window, you will be able to track everything from network use to alerts to firewall status. Information is presented in a visual form so that you can make sense of what is happening on your network quickly and easily. For example, it will show you exactly which machines and servers your computer is talking to online. The network monitoring graph also shows which websites and other remote servers your computer has connected to in the past. This makes the software ideal for carrying out some forensics to discover what happened if you receive an alert. That way, you can expect to solve the problem before it gets worse. This proactive stance helps you reduce risk and minimize the chances of sophisticated and serious threats making it past your defenses. GlassWire Free Firewall also helps you optimize your network performance. It will detect and quarantine malicious software, such as spyware and other unwanted code. It will also detect apps that are behaving unusually, such as by hogging all your bandwidth. While high bandwidth consumption occurs for many reasons, knowing exactly which apps are consuming bandwidth and how much will let you block their connections if you want to. That means you will have complete control over your connection and be able to optimize it in real time for the tools and features most important to you. The app will also warn you about any network-related changes, such as changes to your settings, that you might not have authorized. GlassWire Free Firewall even goes so far as to monitor other devices on your network. For example, if an unfamiliar device connects to your wireless network, you will receive an alert instantly. If you are not familiar with the device, and you think someone might be trying to access your network without your permission, it is easy to block the device. Get started with GlassWire Free Firewall at https://www.glasswire.com.Like it? Share it! More by this author |