Networked PCs are vulnerable. Hackers & Scanners - Worms & Viruses - You are
vulnerable even if no one targets you in particular. What you need is an
extra layer of security between your PC and the world. Omniquad Personal
Firewall offers just that. By monitoring network activity in real time, it
lets you control attempted internet access by programs and also lets you
define & enforce trusted zones for other users on your LAN. OPF filters all
inbound and outbound network traffic, and alerts you to attempted intrusions.
OPF is especially useful for users with "always-on" connections such as DSL
or Cable modem. Such connections use a static IP address that makes them
especially vulnerable to detection by potential hackers. Hackers scan the
Internet for PCs with unpatched OS vulnerabilities. OPF will help you prevent
this kind of access to your PC. It provides a 4-level packet filter firewall
protection for the local network / dial up/ ASDL and cable modem connections
. It will automatically lock or shut down all internet access after specified
period of inactivity. OPF also has a global lock that immediately shuts down
all net access.