...it looks like more adware to me.  Note the terms of service: "You understand and agree that the Services may include advertisements and that these advertisements are necessary for AnchorFree to provide the Services."

You'll have lots of ads to work through, and probably very little extra security.

-- Modified on 2/4/2008 5:16:23 PM

Black Ice or PC Cillian

I believe your standard windows system will provide basic protection so long as file sharing is turned off.  Not a geek so tell me if I'm wrong someone.

We use PC Cillian  and some spy and ad blockers (Stopzilla and something else, I forgot) and it seems to be OK.

Also

I don't have anything special in my system so if someone wants to break in and see my dirty pictures or what I've written I guess they can - or they can just look online...

Giggle,
TS Jamie

The TV computer geek was saying that someone could hack others using the same open wireless network...  like a coffee shop or ??  I forget the program he recommended that would block that PC attack.  
I'd check with a tech source to be sure you get the real deal.  I've gotten hit with a download that calls itself "anti-virus" and wants to sell you a program which essecially turns off what the download put on!!  My real protection eliminated both.

Is always a good choice as well. They have a free version, and a "pro" upgrade that they sell. Currently my preferred choice for PC protection. They also offer an anti-spyware program that I have not used, but my experience with their products has been outstanding.

 As for sending "private" information over wireless networks, as long as the session is encrypted end to end you should be pretty safe. Remember ANY encryption can be broken if the third party is willing to invest the resources.

 I once spent several hours in an airplane seat next to the "chief security officer" of a major multinational corporation. The most common way that private information gets compromised is by someone nearby monitoring your laptop's display. There are corporate espionage firms that specialize in exactly that method. So another good rule is not to open private information on your machine in a public place.
-J