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Probably the Best Free Security List in the World

Updated 21. May 2013 - 19:42 by ako

Probably the Best Free Security List in the World - Page Index
9. System hardening

9.1. Guides for securing your PC:
Gizmo's Security Wizard
Ako's current choices for protection
Gizmo's Guide to Securing Your PC
Best Free Security Diet Plan
BlueZanetti
Cyber Security Tips
Select Real Security
CKnow Virus Tutorial
Invincible Windows
10 services to turn off in MS Windows XP
Microsoft: How to disable the Autorun functionality in Windows (more: XP  V )
Creating a secure domain policy in Windows 
Security Beacon – Security Check List

9.2. Limited user account (LUA):
Why you should not run your computer as an administrator
Vista, 7  another
XP

9.3. More secure browser:
Google Chrome
SRWare Iron
Comodo Dragon
CoolNovo
Yandex.Browser
Firefox
Waterfox
Opera
SeaMonkey
Epic Browser
Pale Moon 
MultiMi
Comodo IceDragon
Google Chrome Frame
Dooble     
SlimBoat

9.4. More secure PDF reader:
PDF-XChange Viewer
Foxit
Sumatra

9.5. More secure media player:
PotPlayer
VLC media player
KMPlayer
Media Player Classic - Home Cinema
UMPlayer

9.6. More secure image viewer:
FastStone Image Viewer
Irfanview
Picasa

9.7. More secure office suite:
LibreOffice
Kingsoft Office Suite Free
Zoho Docs
Google Docs

9.8. Hardening tools:
Vispa (V)
xpy
Harden-It
SafeXP
XPantispy
Security & Privacy Complete
Seconfig XP
Samurai (XP)
Accounts Tuner
Windows Worms Doors Cleaner (XP)

9.9. Anti-exploit tools:
Crystal Anti-Exploit Protection (beta)
ExploitShield Browser Edition (beta)

9.10. Protection against specific vulnerabilities:
.LNK Shortcut Antivirus
.LNK G Data
.LNK Sophos

9.11. USB-autorun disabling:
Panda USB and AutoRun Vaccine
Flash disinfector
Thumbscrew
USB Immunizer
Protect My Disk
USB Protector
AutoRun Antivirus Pro
See Also

9.12. Script-file protection:
Script Defender
ScripTrap

9.13. SRP (Software Restriction Policy):
instructions 1
instructions 2
PGS - Pretty Good Security more
Safe Admin 2
AppAdmin

9.14. Adding user rights:
Sudo for windows
suDown

9.15. Elevating user rights:
SuRun
PowerBroker Desktops

9.16. Running program with dropped rights:
PsExec
StripMyRights
1-defender
RunInsideLimitedJob  

9.17. Running program with specific integrity level:
Runasil
Chml and Regil

9.18. Improved Group Policy Editor:
Doug's Windows XP Security Console
Polsedit  

9.19. File & folder properties:
FaJo XP FSE
Attribute Changer
NTFS Permissions Tools
PathLock

9.20. Check fo privilege escalation:
AccessEnum 
AccessChk 
Dark Elevator 

9.21. Protect/restrict programs and apps:
AskAdmin (formerly AppAdmin)
Application Blocker

9.22. Hardware-based security:
Determine Processor Security Feature

9.23. Other:
Protect Windows with pfSense and VirtualBox

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Comments

by vodomar on 18. May 2013 - 10:21  (107830)

Is your Twitter password secure?

http://www.ismytwitterpasswordsecure.com/
by vodomar on 1. May 2013 - 12:10  (107407)

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...
by Home User on 23. April 2013 - 10:00  (107284)

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.]
by ako on 23. April 2013 - 14:56  (107295)

Thanks! :-)
by vodomar on 22. April 2013 - 17:43  (107259)

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
by Home User on 21. April 2013 - 11:08  (107236)

My first suggestion is:

gegeek.com

which is -THE- List.

My second suggestion is:

lists.thedatalist.com/index.html

which is awesome, too.
by ako on 21. April 2013 - 17:34  (107241)

Reasonable lists indeed ;)
by mrfingerz on 19. April 2013 - 7:57  (107184)

Disconnect 2.....

https://disconnect.me/

reviewed on ghacks.

http://www.ghacks.net/2013/04/15/disconnect-2-visualize-and-block-third-...
by ako on 19. April 2013 - 12:28  (107196)

Thanks! See 14.29
by ChoiceVoice on 19. April 2013 - 6:49  (107180)

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).
by ako on 19. April 2013 - 7:21  (107181)

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."
by vodomar on 16. April 2013 - 19:32  (107144)

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...
by cinnamon toast ... on 16. April 2013 - 6:01  (107132)

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.
by vodomar on 11. April 2013 - 6:13  (106982)

Microsoft Windows Weak Demand Drives Worst PC Decline on Record

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-10/pc-shipments-shrink-14-in-first...
by vodomar on 8. April 2013 - 8:47  (106894)

Checklist To Prepare Yourself In Advance of a DDoS Attack

http://blog.whitehatsec.com/checklist-to-prepare-yourself-in-advance-of-...
by vodomar on 6. April 2013 - 18:02  (106858)

AV-TEST releases first Windows 8 anti-virus comparisons

http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/home-user/windows-8/janfeb-2013/
by vodomar on 27. March 2013 - 23:11  (106585)

Global internet slows after 'biggest attack in history'
(bbc)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21954636
.
.
.
When spammers go to war: Behind the Spamhaus DDoS
(arstechnica)

http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/03/when-spammers-go-to-war-behind-t...
by twn on 10. March 2013 - 2:13  (106085)

"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/
by vodomar on 11. March 2013 - 16:42  (106139)

thx added in s.23.17 :)
by vodomar on 2. March 2013 - 23:26  (105901)

VPN Services That Take Your Anonymity Seriously, 2013 Edition

http://torrentfreak.com/vpn-services-that-take-your-anonymity-seriously-...
by vodomar on 1. March 2013 - 9:35  (105859)

How Much Does A Botnet Cost?

http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/how-much-does-botnet-cost-022813
by vodomar on 26. February 2013 - 22:54  (105785)

facebook:
How Graph Search Works for Young People

https://www.facebook.com/notes/facebook-safety/how-graph-search-works-fo...
by vodomar on 26. February 2013 - 18:07  (105776)

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/
by vodomar on 26. February 2013 - 8:51  (105763)

'Copyright Alert System' rolls out to catch illegal downloaders

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57571237-83/copyright-alert-system-roll...
by vodomar on 26. February 2013 - 7:50  (105761)

Barcelona: The best of Mobile World Congress 2013
(The Verge)

http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/24/4025074/the-best-of-mwc-2013
by vodomar on 25. February 2013 - 7:30  (105731)

HitmanPro.Alert BETA

http://www.surfright.nl/en/alert
by vodomar on 25. February 2013 - 7:15  (105730)

More evidence of tablets slowly killing the PC market

http://gigaom.com/2013/02/21/more-evidence-of-tablets-slowly-killing-the...
by vodomar on 24. February 2013 - 20:31  (105721)

Read PDF Files Safely: Here is How

http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/none/308409-read-pdf-files-safely-here-is...
by vodomar on 15. February 2013 - 8:44  (105423)

http://popurls.com/
by vodomar on 4. February 2013 - 12:53  (105080)

Information about ComboFix being infected and what you should do

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic483431.html/