MCAFEE PERSONAL FIREWALL Release Notes Copyright© 2006 McAfee, Inc. All Rights Reserved ================================================== This file contains important information regarding this new release. McAfee recommends that you read the entire document. __________________________________________________ CONTENTS * Features * Installation Notes * Configuring Your Web Browser * Documentation * Contacting McAfee * Copyright and License Agreement __________________________________________________ FEATURES Personal Firewall provides complete inbound and outbound firewall protection and automatically trusts known good programs and helps blocks spyware, Trojans, and key loggers. Firewall allows you to defend against hacker probes and attacks, monitors Internet and network activity, alerts you to hostile or suspicious events, provides detailed information about Internet traffic, and complements antivirus defenses. - Standard and custom protection levels Guard against intrusion and suspicious activity using Firewall's default protection settings or customize Firewall to your own security needs. - Real-time recommendations Receive recommendations, dynamically, to help you determine whether programs should be granted Internet access or network traffic should be trusted. - Intelligent access management for programs Manage Internet access for programs, through alerts and Event Logs, or configure access permissions for specific programs from Firewall's Program Permissions pane. - Gaming protection Prevent alerts regarding intrusion attempts and suspicious activities from distracting you during full-screen gameplay and configure Firewall to display alerts following completion of the computer game. - Computer startup protection Before Windows opens, Firewall protects your computer from intrusion attempts and unwanted programs and network traffic. - System service port control System Service ports can provide a backdoor to your computer. Firewall allows you to create and manage open and closed system service ports required by some programs. - Manage computer connections Trust and ban remote connections and IP addresses that can connect to your computer. - HackerWatch information integration HackerWatch is a security information hub that tracks global hacking and intrusion patterns as well as providing the most up-to-date information about programs on your computer. You can view global security event and Internet port statistics. - Lockdown Firewall Instantly block all inbound and outbound Internet traffic between your computer and the Internet. - Restore Firewall Instantly restore the original protection settings for Firewall. If Personal Firewall exhibits undesirable behavior that you cannot correct, you can restore Firewall to its default settings. - Advanced Trojan detection Combines program connection management with an enhanced database to detect and block potentially malicious applications, such as Trojans, from accessing the Internet and relaying your personal data. - Event logging Specify whether you want to enable or disable logging and, when enabled, which event types to log. Event logging allows you to view recent inbound and outbound events. You can also view intrusion detected events. - Monitor Internet traffic Review easy-to-read graphical maps showing the source of hostile attacks and traffic worldwide. In addition, locate detailed owner information and geographical data for originating IP addresses. Also analyze inbound and outbound traffic, monitor program bandwidth and program activity. - Intrusion prevention Protect your privacy by providing intrusion prevention of possible Internet threats. Using heuristic-like functionality, McAfee provides a tertiary layer of protection by blocking items that display symptoms of attacks or characteristics of hacking attempts. - Sophisticated traffic analysis Review both inbound and outbound Internet traffic and program connections, including those that are actively listening for open connections. This allows you to see and act upon programs that can be vulnerable to intrusion. _____________________________________________________ INSTALLATION NOTES After removing all McAfee programs including SecurityCenter, a file called MCINFO.EXE remains temporarily until an Internet connection is established. This file does not affect normal operations, or the installation, removal, or re-installation of McAfee programs. _____________________________________________________ CONFIGURING YOUR WEB BROWSER Scripting languages, such as JavaScript and VBScript, bring dynamic and interactive features to Web sites. McAfee uses these scripting technologies to bring customized content to McAfee Web pages. Scripting must be enabled before you can use the programs and services offered by McAfee. To enable scripting in Internet Explorer: 1 On the Tools menu, click Internet Options. 2 In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Security tab, and then click Custom Level. 3 In the Security Settings dialog box, select Enable for Active scripting under Scripting. 4 Click OK, and then click Yes to confirm the change. 5 Click OK, and then click OK again. 6 Press F5 to refresh the current Web page. To enable scripting in Netscape: 1 On the Tools menu, click Options. 2 In the Options dialog box, click the Site Controls tab in the left pane, and then click the Site List tab in the right pane. 3 Select Enable Javascript under Web Features. 4 Click OK. 5 Press F5 to refresh the current Web page. To enable scripting in Opera: 1 On the Tools menu, click Preferences. 2 In the Preferences dialog box, click the Advanced tab, and then click Content. 3 Select Enable Javascript. 4 Click OK. 5 Press F5 to refresh the current Web page. To enable scripting in Firefox: 1 On the Tools menu, click Options. 2 In the Options dialog box, click the Content tab. 3 Select Enable Javascript. 4 Click OK. 5 Press F5 to refresh the current Web page. _____________________________________________________ DOCUMENTATION Documentation is included on the product CD and/or is available from the McAfee Security download site. - User Guide Introduces the product, describes the features, provides detailed instructions for configuring the program, deployment, and ongoing operation and maintenance. - Help System Accessed from within the program, provides quick access to concepts, definitions, and procedures for using the program. It includes full topic search and indexing. - License Agreement The terms under which you use the program. Read it carefully. If you install the product, you agree to the license terms. - Readme file Documents the product's release notes and known issues. Note: Electronic copies of all documentation manuals are saved as Adobe® PDF files. The product CD includes the latest version of Adobe Reader, or you can download any version from the Adobe Web site. _____________________________________________________ CONTACTING MCAFEE Customer Service and Technical Support Home Page: http://www.mcafeehelp.com Threat Center -- McAfee Avert Labs Home Page: http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/default.asp Virus Information Library: http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp Submit a Virus Sample: virus_research@avertlabs.com Download Site Home Page: http://download.mcafee.com/us/ _____________________________________________________ COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2006 McAfee, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of McAfee, Inc. McAfee and other trademarks contained herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. McAfee Red in connection with security is distinctive of McAfee brand products. All other registered and unregistered trademarks and copyrighted material herein are the sole property of their respective owners. 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