GlassWire

According to its website, GlassWire is a digital security company that offers a network monitoring and protection service for both PC and mobile users. They claim to provide comprehensive visibility of network activity, helping users to detect potential threats such as malware, spyware and bandwidth-hogging applications. The key feature of GlassWire is its traffic monitor and firewall, which is said to provide an instant view of both current and historical network activity. Users can reportedly see what or who their PC is communicating with, monitor data usage and even go back in time with GlassWire’s ‘network time machine’ feature to review past activity. A standout feature is reportedly the ability to detect and block connections from suspicious or disruptive applications. In addition, GlassWire notifies users of network-related changes to their PC or unusual changes to applications that may indicate the presence of malware. The software also alerts users when an unknown device joins their WiFi network, providing an extra layer of security. The company also offers personal firewall software that allows users to create custom profiles for different scenarios and monitor which IP addresses their applications connect to. This feature also provides the ability to allow or deny new app connections based on user preferences.