2nd Notice:

On Monday we sent this notice to all users. We understand that most people are confused about if this is needed. The answer is yes, On February 10, 2004 Microsoft warned of a critical flaw in the Windows operating system this could allow attackers to run malicious programs on personal computers. We want to quickly provide the latest updated protection to assist you in protecting your computer. Even though Microsoft is quickly providing patches for security holes in their operating system there is always other ways your computer could be at risk. Over the last several months we have tested the Mail-Block Personal Firewall and it is by far one the best ways to keep your computer safe.

695online users can login to their member's area at http://www.695online.com/acclogin.htm. If you have a friend or family member you can send them this page so they can use the Mail-Block Personal Firewall system on their computer. Users of this system are not limited to being on the 695online Internet Service. This program works independent of our service and can be used by all.

Here is the notice we sent out:

Important Notice:

Users on the 695online service as well as other Internet Services have noticed an increase in viruses and Internet worms being released on the World Wide Web in past months. We understand most users are not sure of the best way to stop these malicious attacks. Most individuals are rightfully concerned that personal information could be compromised. Today 695online is releasing a stand-alone program designed to help, protect and assist users from this growing problem.

Starting today 695online users can download and use the new Mail-Block Personal Firewall System. Let me take a moment to explain how this will help and why you would need to install this program on your computer as soon as possible.

You can signup here or keep reading on if you wish.

Purchase Mail-Block Personal Firewall Only $29.96

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• Personal Firewall’s security presets deliver superior PC protection immediately upon installation. Setup and configuration are fully automatic right out of the box.
• One-click configuration of pre-defined security settings for Home, Office, and On the Road profiles eliminate complicated application tuning.
• Personal Firewall conveniently detects connections to local networks and automatically sets rules that allow access within that network.
• Enhanced User Interface – Personal Firewall has a new, improved interface that displays firewall settings, application listings, the Port Tracking Report, and Firewall Log all from the main window, providing instant access to important information without navigating through any program menus.
• A variety of custom configuration interfaces are easily accessible for advanced users.

Application Control and Firewall Policy Management -

• Personal Firewall 3.0 includes a proprietary Application Control Engine (ACE), which monitors all traffic to and from your PC. ACE prevents trusted applications from being “Hi-Jacked” without your knowledge to steal local or network-accessible files, or cause damage to your PC or extended network environment.
• Users can also control which applications can be trusted to access the Internet, and can decide whether to permit/block every application with each usage, or save permissions permanently.
• By detecting when an application has been altered since last use, ACE guards against Trojans, viruses, and spyware that attempt to masquerade as trusted applications (such as outlook.exe) and gain entry into your system.
• Personal Firewall allows users to establish different levels of security for Internet access compared to Local Network/Intranet access. This applies to Systems settings as well as rules for specific applications.
• Personal Firewall’s Application Control Engine (ACE) automatically opens only the ports necessary for a particular application to access the Internet. Most personal firewall's by default open all ports for trusted applications, thus opening the door for potential security breaches.
• Personal Firewall also allows the user to establish custom levels of security for specific "Trusted" and "Restricted" IP Addresses. This is especially useful if the user requires a different level of security for a specific IP compared to the default "Internet" security level.
• Personal Firewall allows users to define application specific or global packet filtering rules that can be applied to not only bi-directional traffic, but incoming or outgoing specifically as well.
• Personal Firewall enables ultimate flexibility in packet filtering configuration. For each packet-filtering rule, the user can allow or deny access to any port or port range.

Internet Traffic (Packet) Filtering Security Level Control -

• Personal Firewall 3.0 allows simple adjustment of security levels (i.e., Green, Yellow, and Red light) depending on the amount of protection required.

Port tracking and reporting -

• This feature will track all of the user's ports to prohibit unauthorized port scanning or any other type of intrusion. Personal Firewall will also provide detailed reports on all port scan attempts and alert the user immediately on the windows desktop (see screen shot)

Comprehensive Alert/Attack Information and Reports -

• Personal Firewall can be configured to automatically display pop-up alerts, which include detailed information related to all incoming or outgoing packet activity.
• The firewall log contains the complete list of detailed information related to all incoming and outgoing packet activity.

Stealth Mode -

• Personal Firewall provides control over the openings to a user's computer. By “cloaking” the computer’s IP address, the PC becomes invisible to the Internet and potential intruders and the risk of intrusion or attack is significantly reduced.

SecurePOP^TM email protection -

• Personal Firewall protects all POP3 email (such as Outlook and Outlook Express) with a proprietary combination of technologies including SSL (Secure Socket Layer Encryption).
• "Non-Standard" packet filtering -
• Unlike most other personal firewall's, Personal Firewall blocks non-standard (non-winsock) outgoing packets that are commonly used by hackers to gain access to your system.

Purchase Mail-Block Personal Firewall today for Only $29.96

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media@695online.com
386-506-5000

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