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Probably the Best Free Security List in the World
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This huge list of free computer security products and services has been compiled over several years and is continuously updated. The purpose of the list is to provide a comprehensive documentation of the security products available rather than specific recommendations. If you are seeking recommendations then check out our comparative reviews of security products (links to them are shown in the list with The products on this list are almost exclusively free with a few exceptions. These include useful products without a free alternative that offer lifetime licenses or products of outstanding merit. If you are looking for a particular type of product use the index table below to go to the appropriate page. If you simply want to browse the list then click the link at the top of the index to view the list as a single huge page. Note that in some cases the links in the list point to executables. In such cases replace [dot] with . and the link will work. We encourage you to use the comments section below to let us know about dead or incorrect links, suggest products that could be added or simply to tell us about your experience with particular products. We really value these suggestions and look carefully at each one. Sometimes this takes a little time but rest assured your comments will be noted. Alias: http://tinyurl.com/free-security http://bit.ly/DQNn0 http://goo.gl/nw5c |
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FF = Firefox, Ch = Chrome, IE = Internet Explorer, AB = All browsers, OB = Other browsers XP = for Windows XP, V = for Windows Vista, 7 = for Windows 7 |
Only provides malware detection. May have paid version(s) that includes removal.
Portable / mobile version exists or Live media (CD/USB/etc.)
Online service or Cloud app.
Nagware.
Bundled with adware.
Includes OpenCandy or other controversial adware.
CNet download links or other downloaders with adware.|
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| 20-12-11 | How to fix a computer that won't start, Peters Backup, HTC Sync, How cryptographic hashing functions work, FileSynq, Quick Startup, VPN Link Test, Perfectly Protected USB Flash Drive |
| 23-12-11 | Bitdefender Bootkit Removal Tool, Password Security Scanner, Nomesoft USB Guard, Auslogics Benchtown, Awesome Password Generator, DNSCrypt, Secure Profile, FurMark, * @ 20.17 |
| 30-12-11 | Rescatux, Quick Erase |
| 6-1-12 | Trend Micro Rescue Disk |
| 14-1-12 | RansomHelper, AdFender, Enable "Do not track" in browsers |
| 25-1-12 | Understanding The Windows 7 UAC , Track Foider Changes |
| 26-1-12 | P-Apps, Insync, Five (easy-to-follow) tips for strong passwords and secure accounts, SaveFace, BtProx, USL, abylon SELFCERT, How to secure your personal data at border crossings, Proxy DNS, Cipher Image Free, idoo File Encryption Free, Tunnelier, ZeroPC, How To Create A Strong Password And Remember It, How to initialize a hard drive in Windows 7, Difference Between Malware, Virus, Rootkits, Spyware, Worm and Trojans, FileScanner, busdog, yCopy2, MediaInfo |
| 27-1-12 | Kaspersky WindowsUnlocker, RootkitRemover, multibootusb, WinAES, Toolwiz BHORM |
| 29-01-12 | Registry Commander, Zer0, Master Password+, Kristal Security, Kristal Safe Way, Kristal Theft Protect |
| 30-1-12 | Undeluxe, PortScan, Homedale, York, RequestTrace |
| 31-1-12 | FireFTP, ExtractNow, Private-Public, Kill Process, SharpSpecs, * @ 6.4, Live HTTP Headers |
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Sophos Free Encryption (section 19.9 email encryption) wants way too information (your phone number???) before you can have their software. Sure, you can fake it but why bother.
RoboSAM : http://www.robosyslive.com/product-downloads/?did=2
Don't know how is it, or what actually :D... but just came across it on a site.
Appears to be clean according to URLVoid, but the download gives a 404.
A claimed 99% detection rate without signatures (ahem) - claimed to have been tested on "many infected systems", but no evidence provided (ahem again) :) The bad news (if true) is that every other antivirus vendor, free and paid is now out of business. The good news is it probably isn't. :D
Yea, lots of "ahem"s there, but since this security list contains all freeware, I thought I would suggest it :D.
Don't know what good the program is, if its any, unless we see some third party independent test, or a geek test.
I answered an ad for a 99% lifelike robotic girlfriend once. When it arrived, I expelled so much energy trying to inflate it, I never did find out how good it was. It was definitely a con though. My mate eventually got it plugged in but all it ever did was whistle :D
tsk tsk :P
:D
Well, lets wait what geeks say of it. The webpage looks cool :D
Can you guys update the android section of best freeware when you get a chance please and thanks. I got a new gadget this christmas and would like to get gizmo's best free android OS apps list. Again keep up the great work. Your second to only wilders security form in my opinion.
List is already there on the site :
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-android-apps.htm
i just find this great and very helpfull wew page.and i very much apreciate all of the free protection and evrything else you guys have put together so someone like me can benefit by all the hard work and efort u have invested in doin all of this. and i just whant to say thanks. im very much greatfull
Thanks you :-)
I've been a long time fan of techsupportalert and was just thinking about a recommendation that would be more helpful to some users and would benefit all who use this site. I hope this description is explained clear enough as I'm not very educated in tech terms or website design or rating systems, I am doing my best to explain my idea.
I was thinking another helpful change to the categories on the best freeware in the world page or any page on this site for that matter, would be ratings of each item to whatever rating system you would choose. Which ones are recommended from best to least recommended or worse in that category. I realize that all listed are good freeware but to rate those in each category in order based on the quality and reputation or which is the overall best in that section from the best to the worst would be very helpful. I believe this would be helpful to those that would like to pick the very best of each category or second or third best based on preference. I believe that type of rating system would give users a more information so they can make a better informed decision in picking from any section or list on this site. I realize this would require more effort from volunteers or those that maintain this site but for those that don't want to use the forums to ask which is better or not this type of system would be very helpful.
My suggestion would be implement this when you do updates or when doing modifications to any page on this site.
An example of this so you understand what I mean would be for instance the IP/Blocking/Hardening section on the best freeware in the world section and the category of best DNS. If OpenDNS is the best and is highly recommended why is it in second place. Why is nortondns above it? A clear layout and rating system would be helpful to more basic users without tech background. I realize that some software will be better for certain individuals and this does open the door to whats better for basic users and what would be better for more advanced but those who are not as knowledgeable would be able to make a better decision. I know your always looking for ways to improve that's the only idea I have.
We already have the rating system in place on different reviews. We can't have the rating system on this security list though, because it is just meant to be a list, and not a review, and anyways, the number of suggestions here are too much to be rated.
In all other reviews, where different products are compared in a category, the ratings are already there.
I understand your desire. For this reason we have added links to The Gizmo's preference lists (stars)
Thank you for taking it into consideration I appreciate that and its one of the main reasons why I love this tech site. Keep up the great work you guys rock.
Best wishes for the new year.
:-) thanks!
Ako,
not sure if you have mentioned Rescatux but it has saved me several times already on a dual-boot WinXP + Ubuntu setup by easily re-installing GRUB. very useful for noobs like me. :)
Look great! :)
17.3. File Shredders:
"Quick Erase"
[http://www.rizonesoft.com/2011/quickerase/]
Please, take a look at this Portable Tool!
Thanks!
I would definitely suggest to add Bluecoat K9 as one of the best free Web Content Filtering tools for HTTP and HTTPS out there, it's a simple to use, free, lightweight and powerful tool to block URLs by either individually or by cateogory and it's one of the very few free tools that I have actually seen blocking almost any latest website posted on sites like the DNS Blackholing, Emerging Threats or the Zeus Tracker. Very effective.
Thanks. It is under 13.13:
"K9 Web Protection"
Hi Ako,
One of the things you say you do is to run chkdsk /r
What I do is right click on C: then choose Properties, tools and error checking. It prompts me to restart the computer which I do.
It then checks files etc.
Is this the same result as you get with your command prompt?
Cheers,
Yes, it is the same operation :-)
I went to check ghostwall and it told me the following
"NOTICE: This domain name expired on 11/23/2011 and is pending renewal or deletion."
ghostwall link isn't working.
Thanks! I'll look for a new location.
This section of the article has a very obvious error. It doesn't list Microsoft Security Essentials in the Anti-Malware section, and lists Windows Defender instead. As Microsoft themselves state:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/protect_start/windows-d...
Windows Defender does not provide realtime protection against malware, and Microsoft Security Essentials does, and in fact MSE disables and replaces Windows Defender, which should be removed from the list and MSE placed there instead.
It is all about definitions. For example from Wikipedia:
"Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, dishonest adware, scareware, crimeware, most rootkits, and other malicious and unwanted software or program".
Based on this definition (I'm sure there are others) MSE would be classed as an Anti Malware program alongside Windows Defender.
Windows Defender which used to be called Microsoft Antispyware is limited to Spyware I believe. It is not an antivirus, anti trojan type program.
Does anyone have a different opinion?
Cheers,
Sharon
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