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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 commercial 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. Disclaimer: We have tried to make sure that all links are legitimate. So in case of a "detection" by your antivirus the most likely explanation is it being a false positive. However, as cybercriminals compromise multitude of web sites daily, we would like to be informed for any potentially malicious links. Some of these programs may also harm your PC if they are misused. You use any of the applications at your own risk. Alias: http://tinyurl.com/free-security http://bit.ly/DQNn0 http://goo.gl/nw5c |
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Probably the Best Free Security List in the World - Page Index
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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, |
Only provides malware detection. May have paid version(s) that includes removal.
Supports Windows 64-bit.
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.
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What's New
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| 5-4-13 | 15 anti-rootkits |
| 8-4-13 | Checklist To Prepare Yourself In Advance of a DDoS Attack |
| 9-4-13 | Chocolatey,Pandora Recovery |
| 14-4-13 | Shellbag Analyzer & Cleaner,Synei System Utilities,Check5,SecurePassword Kit,SoftEther VPN |
| 16-4-13 | PC Hunter |
| 18-4-13 | How to easily enter safe mode in windows 8? |
| 21-4-13 | Gogeek |
| 23-4-13 | Junkware Removal Tool, GEGeek Tech Toolkit |
| 25-4-13 | Reboot Restore Rx |
| 1-5-13 | Baidu PC Faster,USBOblivion,Fastest Duplicate File Finder,unhide,Error Messages for Windows |
| 7-5-13 |
Registry Alert, Ratool,WBICreator (Windows Bootable Image Creator),AskVG Apps (Tweaking with Vishal), Malware Scene Investigator,Synei Disk Cleaner |
| 12-5-13 | Ma-Config,VPN Gate,tinc,encrypt |
| 15-5-13 | Duplicate & Same Files Searcher,File Extension Fixer (ExeFixer) |
| 16-5-13 | Beep Codes Viewer |
| 19-5-13 | AttackVector Linux, ADHD, HookME |
| 21-5-13 | Norton Zone,Copy |
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Is your Twitter password secure?
http://www.ismytwitterpasswordsecure.com/
After Checking Your Bank Account, Remember To Log Out, Close The Web Browser, And Throw Your Computer Into The Ocean
http://www.theonion.com/articles/after-checking-your-bank-account-rememb...
Dear ako,
-My 1st suggestion is:
*Junkware Removal Tool*
A security utility that searches for and removes common Adware, Toolbars, and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs).
http://thisisudax.org/
-My 2nd suggestion is:
*GE Geek's Tech Toolkit*
[Moderator's note: Link to direct download of file removed. Not allowed. Please read the rules.]
Thanks! :-)
Repair Disk for KB2823324 and KB2782476 (KB2840165)
(only 7 x32)
To help customers who are experiencing difficulties restarting their systems after installation of security update 2823324, Microsoft is making available a bootable media ISO image through the Microsoft Download Center (DLC)
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=38435
My first suggestion is:
gegeek.com
which is -THE- List.
My second suggestion is:
lists.thedatalist.com/index.html
which is awesome, too.
Reasonable lists indeed ;)
Disconnect 2.....
https://disconnect.me/
reviewed on ghacks.
http://www.ghacks.net/2013/04/15/disconnect-2-visualize-and-block-third-...
Thanks! See 14.29
Missing one under:
10. Sandboxing / Virtualization
would like to see Spyshelter (has a restricted mode you can assign programs like browsers etc to run in. it can remove write access).
Thanks!
it is under 7.5
It is sometimes difficult to categorize - the product may have simultaneously various elements. They say it is mainly a keylogger:
"SpyShelter is an antikeylogger which can protect you against attacks that happen even when you do ordinary computer tasks like: typing into your computer, getting screenshots, opening files, and visiting sites. The SpyShelter monitors vulnerable and weak spots in your computer system to ensure that even the most sophisticated keyloggers are shut down even before these can launch a single dangerous attack against your computer. It ensures that sensitive data you enter and store on your computer will not get stolen by criminals for their own use."
How to protect your computer against dangerous Java Applets
(Microsoft Malware Protection Center)
http://blogs.technet.com/b/mmpc/archive/2013/04/16/how-to-protect-your-c...
cinnamon toast crunch is back..and long live emsisoft anti-malware. this product was not even listed before i gave my review in the old days here. just goes to show that even the basic little guy can make a difference. been useing emsisoft since it was asquared and i love it. if you get a chance use the emergency tool kit they have its portable.. just download, then delete if you want..nothing installs..i love there stuff.. long live gizmos and its userbase of regular everyday people.. wow i love this place!!! dont change please.
Microsoft Windows Weak Demand Drives Worst PC Decline on Record
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-10/pc-shipments-shrink-14-in-first...
Checklist To Prepare Yourself In Advance of a DDoS Attack
http://blog.whitehatsec.com/checklist-to-prepare-yourself-in-advance-of-...
AV-TEST releases first Windows 8 anti-virus comparisons
http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/home-user/windows-8/janfeb-2013/
Global internet slows after 'biggest attack in history'
(bbc)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21954636
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When spammers go to war: Behind the Spamhaus DDoS
(arstechnica)
http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/03/when-spammers-go-to-war-behind-t...
"This site is a gallery of web tools, that tell you what exactly personal identity data may be leaked without any permissions when you surf the Internet."
https://www.browserleaks.com/
thx added in s.23.17 :)
VPN Services That Take Your Anonymity Seriously, 2013 Edition
http://torrentfreak.com/vpn-services-that-take-your-anonymity-seriously-...
How Much Does A Botnet Cost?
http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/how-much-does-botnet-cost-022813
facebook:
How Graph Search Works for Young People
https://www.facebook.com/notes/facebook-safety/how-graph-search-works-fo...
Stuxnet 0.5: How It Evolved (Symantec)
http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/stuxnet-05-how-it-evolved
Stuxnet 0.5: The Missing Link
http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/stuxnet-05-missing-link
Stuxnet Missing Link Found, Resolves Some Mysteries Around the Cyberweapon
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/02/new-stuxnet-variant-found/
'Copyright Alert System' rolls out to catch illegal downloaders
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57571237-83/copyright-alert-system-roll...
Barcelona: The best of Mobile World Congress 2013
(The Verge)
http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/24/4025074/the-best-of-mwc-2013
HitmanPro.Alert BETA
http://www.surfright.nl/en/alert
More evidence of tablets slowly killing the PC market
http://gigaom.com/2013/02/21/more-evidence-of-tablets-slowly-killing-the...
Read PDF Files Safely: Here is How
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/none/308409-read-pdf-files-safely-here-is...
http://popurls.com/
Information about ComboFix being infected and what you should do
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic483431.html/