Description:
GlassWire is a network security monitor and firewall to monitor your network. The tool protects your computer by visualizing network activity in a convenient graph and helping to identify unusual behavior of malicious programs on the Internet. GlassWire displays network activity in an easy-to-understand graph while looking for unusual behavior on the Internet, which could indicate the presence of malware or a breach of data privacy on your PC. Once unusual network activity is detected, you are instantly alerted with detailed information so you can take immediate action and protect your computer, privacy and important data.
Although you may not always be notified about it, processes and applications sometimes connect to the Internet to send or receive data. Because of this, your computer can get hijacked or infected by malware, especially if you are not aware of the vulnerability and you do not take any measures to protect the system against unauthorized access.
GlassWire is a software utility that provides you with around-the-clock security when it comes to your Internet connection, by monitoring the incoming and outgoing network traffic. Hence, it is able to detect and display information about every service or process that is currently making use of your bandwidth, as well as the IP addresses of each third party connection.
In order to make the data easier to read, the utility display this information in graph form, which is updated every few seconds with your network's activity feed. In addition, the notification service also alerts you whenever a new connection is detected and you can view separate feeds for applications and regular Internet traffic.
Key Features of GlassWire Network Monitor
Visualization of current and previous network activity by traffic type, application and geographic location in an easy-to-use graph. GlassWire lets you see which applications are sending data to the Internet and shows you which host the connection is going to. The Network Security Tool for Windows also detects: domains or IP addresses, known threats, system network file changes, unusual application changes, ARP spoofing, and more.
Additional protection for antivirus
GlassWire works in conjunction with your main antivirus without replacing its capabilities. The tool provides additional protection and works with most antivirus programs to check files for unusual behavior. GlassWire is the second line of defense, the developers recommend that you always use a separate antivirus along with GlassWire.
Firewall (uses Windows Firewall to work.)
GlassWire shows which applications are or have had access to the Internet. If you don't like what you see, you can instantly block network access for a specific application using a free firewall. You can easily block and unblock application access to the network using the Firewall tab. Uses Windows Firewall to work.
Please note: GlassWire does not have its own antivirus scan, pressing the "scan for viruses" button uses a connection to your main antivirus installed on the system to scan for threats. Additionally, it is recommended to scan suspicious files using the Virustotal online scanner.
Paid Features of GlassWire The
versions of GlassWire Basic, Pro and Elite available for purchase include many new additional features for paid users:
Connection request mode - the ability to allow or deny new connections through notifications.
Block all traffic mode - the ability to block all network connections.
MiniViewier mode is a small GlassWire graph mode that is always available on the desktop.
Webcam and Microphone Detection - alerts you if there is any microphone or webcam activity on your computer, letting you know which application is being used.
Determination of devices in your WiFi or Network-network - shows devices connected to your network, warning when new ones are connected.
New Skins - GlassWire's top left menu offers additional Skins menu items, allowing you to select additional chart colors.
Extended history storage time - History storage time depends on the purchased version of GlassWire.
Monitor Multiple Networks - The number of networks that can be monitored depends on the version of GlassWire purchased.
Hide application activity - the ability to hide the activity shown in the chart for selected applications.
Network Monitor
GlassWire's network monitor visualizes your current and past network activity by traffic type, application, geographic location, all on a beautiful and easy to understand graph. Go back in time up to 30 days and see what your computer or server was doing in the past. Click the graph to see details of what app or network event caused a spike in network activity.
Threat Monitoring
GlassWire reveals hosts that are known threats, unexpected network system file changes, unusual application changes, ARP spoofing, DNS changes, and alerts you to the problem so you can take action. GlassWire can also remotely monitor and help protect servers or other computers far away. Install GlassWire on your server or remote PC and look out for unexpected threats or problems. If you see unexpected activity you can block it with GlassWire's firewall.
Free FirewallFirewall
GlassWire's firewall reveals all your network activity so you can easily see what your computer is doing in the background. GlassWire's firewall shows you what current and past servers your computer is communicating with so you can see potential threats and block them if necessary.
New connection? Get notified
Is a new application or service accessing the Internet for the first time? GlassWire politely alerts you temporarily with detailed information. If something unusual happens you can block the app with GlassWire's firewall or start a scan with your primary antivirus.
GlassWire First Network Connection
GlassWire idle away time graph
What happened while you were away?
GlassWire shows you what network activity occurred while you were away or logged out from your computer. No more wondering what your computer was doing while you were out. Just go back in time with GlassWire's graph and see exactly what happened in detail.
Remote Server Monitoring
Do you have remote servers where you host websites, applications, or games? GlassWire can monitor all your server network activity and alert you to potential threats. Also with GlassWire's usage tab you can see exactly how much bandwidth you are using in detail to help stay under your hosting company limits. Block bandwidth hogging apps or privacy violators under the GlassWire firewall tab.
GlassWire remote server monitor
GlassWire Network Usage Summary
Internet & Bandwidth Usage Monitoring
Is your ISP stingy with their bandwidth? GlassWire can help you stay under your limit by alerting you to possible Internet overages, plus see what apps are using up all your bandwidth under the usage tab.
Privacy is king
GlassWire helps protect your privacy by visualizing all your network activity but that's not all. Go into GlassWire's incognito mode when you don't want any network activity graphed plus you can easily clear all your network activity any time via GlassWire's history setting.
System Requirements:
Minimum:
Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10 (x86,x64)
Intel Celeron 2GHz
1 GB RAM
Recommended:
Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10 (x86,x64)
Intel Core 2 Duo or Faster Processor
4 GB RAM
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