Re: Zone Alarm spyware?

["Mike Easter" <MikeE@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Kenny wrote:
> Have been happily using ZA for ages, not so sure after reading this, I
> haven't followed and read all the links as yet.
> http://www.vtc.net/~cdgoldin/caveat/zap0719.htm

That link talks about his concern about ZA phoning home and he instructs
for various methods to prevent it.

Here's what ZA sez

http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/pressReleases/2005/pr_22.html How
to Disable ZoneAlarm Server Communications -- With zero-hour threats
emerging, consumers need dynamic ongoing updates. [...] Despite the
value of these services to our customers, we realize that a limited
number of users do wish to disable all communication and cut off all
updates - even though no personal information is shared and even though
doing this will weaken their security. Because of this, we have included
features to turn off communications with ZoneAlarm's central servers.
Here is a list of the various features and settings within the product
where you can turn off communication with ZoneAlarm central servers.


-- 
Mike Easter