PC Tools ThreatFire Review

The Bottom Line

PC Tools ThreatFire provides behavior-based protection to guard against new and unknown threats which signature-based scanners might otherwise miss. ThreatFire runs in the background, monitoring each programs actions, quarantining programs it knows to be bad and alerting on those it considers suspicious. ThreatFire can easily run alongside installed antivirus or other security software, making it an ideal adjunct to existing protection. Even better, the program is completely free for home use.

Pros

• Behavior-based protection guards against unknown threats
• Well designed and intuitive interface suitable for novice to expert users
• Out-of-the-box protection pre-configured for optimum protection
• Can be used conflict-free alongside existing antivirus and security solutions
• Free for home/non-commercial use

Cons

• Free version requires Community Protection participation

Description

• Behavior analysis prevents new and previously unknown threats that might otherwise bypass signature-based scanners.
• Low impact / high performance ensures ThreatFire can run seamlessly alongside pre-existing protection software.
• Behavior-based monitoring ideally suited for ferreting out the worst threats: keyloggers, downloaders, and backdoor Trojans