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By Scott Orgera, About.com Guide to Web Browsers

Browser Virtualization Prevents Uninvited Downloads

Wednesday September 26, 2007

ZoneAlarm ForceField, a new product from Check Point Software, runs Internet Explorer or Firefox with a virtualization engine. Launching the browser in this isolated environment protects your PC and the sensitive data stored on it from both computer and Internet-based threats. ForceField creates a so-called "bubble of security" around your browser, blocking drive-by downloads as well as malicious software that may already reside on your computer. Also included in this revolutionary product is keylogger jamming, anti-spyware scanning, and phishing protection.

ForceField is currently in beta and is available as a free download for those who wish to preview or test the software. A private browsing feature, which erases all surfing footprints from your PC at the end of a browsing session, is planned for a future release.

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