ZoneAlarm decided to be generous today and offer their Anti-Spyware application at absolutely no cost for 24-hours. The program is only for Windows XP/2000, and it will rollback to the normal $19.95 price tag on November 14th at 7AM PST.
Here’s why ZoneAlarm is doing this:
Every month, Microsoft® offers users patches to update Windows and Internet Explorer to help protect them against newly-discovered product vulnerabilities. But as soon as Microsoft makes their announcement, hackers are already finding ways to exploit users who may not download the patches immediately.
The security experts behind ZoneAlarm urge you to always patch your operating systems and browsers whenever an update is available. More importantly, take extra precautions to protect your PC for those times when a patch may not be available. That’s why we are offering you ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware for FREE today, Patch Tuesday, only. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to protect your PC and stay safe online!
I’ve never used the program myself, and there don’t seem to be too many positive reviews of it out there. Even CNet said that it doesn’t catch as much spyware as some of the other free alternatives, and that doesn’t make me real confident using it. Think I’ll be sticking to Ad-aware for the time being, but don’t let me be the judge for you. Jump on over to ZoneAlarm to get the free copy of Anti-Spyware.
Note: The free license that you get is good until November 12, 2008.
Free ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware [via Net Security]
Thanks to Claus Valca for the tip!
ZoneAlarm Antispyware, downloaded (today only) for free, will be valid November 13, 2007 – November 12, 2008 for one computer. One year for free
Thank you!
Oh yeah, forgot to mention that in the article that it’s only good for a year. Thanks for reminding me.
I downloaded a very nasty Trojan that had me on the verge of a destructive recovery, nothing worked until I used Spybot -Search and Destroy. I swear by it now. It is a life-saver.
I’m using Windows Defender, so I don’t need a commercial anti-spyware product. Besides, who nee- oh well, me being a Linux user, you already know what I’m about to say. Yay for open source hippie-ism!
Update: Free ZoneAlarm Anti-spyware / Firewall (1-yr license) offer has been extended today to 5:00 pm today (11-14-07) (PST).
Per their website:
ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware Totally Free for Patch Tuesday
[download.zonealarm.com]
I am in agreement with Ryan and previous posters that there are likely other firewall/anti-spyware product solutions that are a better match for my personal needs…however it never hurts to have options.
I use Windows Defender as well, but I like to run Ad-aware from time to time to tidy things up a bit more.
I’m not surprised that they extended the deadline. They probably saw all of the people writing about it, and then decided that it would be in their best interest to keep it going a little longer. I wouldn’t be surprised if they extended it again.