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Probably the Best Free Security List in the World

Updated 22. May 2013 - 21:13 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 AnonymousD27 (not verified) on 5. November 2012 - 17:03  (101918)

I have noticed that PCtools has retired Pctools Firewall Plus and also threatfire now, It must be due to being owned by symantec. I'm using MSE as its simple and effective and I don't and haven't ever had any issues with it so no need to switch. My question is now that threatfire isn't available I was wondering what I could add or run along side MSE to replace Threatfire. I'm thinking about Immunet but I'm not sure if I do should I leave the ClamAV off and use it or should I use all engines provided by Immunet and adjust the exclusion list so they play nice. If there is something else that might run well with MSE I'm just interested in hearing a recommendation.
by Ako (the) (not verified) on 6. November 2012 - 6:07  (101938)

I use LUA, Sandboxie and Prevx free as a backup solution. See, the end of this list.
by dji (not verified) on 4. November 2012 - 14:55  (101875)

Crystal Security is not malware.
All this in Virus Total (4) are false positive.
by ako (the) (not verified) on 4. November 2012 - 16:35  (101881)

Thanks. That seems to be the case http://www.crystalsecurity.uk.to/index.html . But unfortunately I cannot edit the list (and who knows when the problem is corrected).
by vodomar on 4. November 2012 - 22:43  (101891)

CS removed from prisoners thx
by Paxmilitaris on 2. November 2012 - 19:12  (101761)

Sygate download does not work
by ako on 2. November 2012 - 23:38  (101770)

Thanks! Corrected.
by vodomar on 10. October 2012 - 11:13  (100577)

A white paper: Windows 8′s Security Features

http://blog.eset.com/2012/10/09/windows-8s-security-features
by vodomar on 10. October 2012 - 11:13  (100576)

Kingsoft Internet Security Software Integrates Avira Anti-Malware Engine

http://www.avira.com/en/press-details/nid/691/news/kingsoft-integrates-a...
by Kyle_Katarn on 6. October 2012 - 16:40  (100379)

SUMo has a portable version too (icon is missing :-)

http://www.kcsoftwares.com/?download ("Zip" icon)
by ako (the) (not verified) on 6. October 2012 - 19:26  (100387)

Thanks!
by vodomar on 4. October 2012 - 20:58  (100293)

Cookeyah - BETA
A password manager that you can access using your voice

http://cookeyah.com/
by vodomar on 4. October 2012 - 19:01  (100282)

RRRRRRRROLL_gif

http://rrrrrrrroll.tumblr.com/archive
by ako (the) (not verified) on 6. October 2012 - 19:27  (100388)

Vau! Very interesting pictures/videos/picturevideos/??

You seem to be interested in photographing?
by vodomar.off (not verified) on 7. October 2012 - 17:29  (100438)

not particularly.I'm more into new ways and perspectives :D
by vodomar on 2. October 2012 - 20:23  (100135)

ExploitShield Browser Edition - BETA

http://www.zerovulnerabilitylabs.com/home/exploitshield/browser-edition/
by ako (the) (not verified) on 4. October 2012 - 9:29  (100240)

Any experience anyone?
by Anupam on 4. October 2012 - 9:55  (100243)

Don't think we should be considering this before the final release, because according to its page, it will go commercial once its out of beta.
by vodomar on 4. October 2012 - 11:56  (100245)

software has a good rating here
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2410274,00.asp

if it becomes trialware, we always have a symbol $ :D
by Anupam on 4. October 2012 - 12:09  (100247)

Many commercial software have a good rating. Ours being a freeware site, I think we should avoid such software. Anyways, it's a Best FREE Security List :D
by vodomar on 4. October 2012 - 13:14  (100254)

of course, but this software is more like an exception
"...Other users may want to hold off until the final release of this unusual approach to exploit protection." (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2410274,00.asp)
This list should be open to innovation, even when it is paid :) (e.g. s.10.3 and 10.4)
by Anupam on 4. October 2012 - 13:22  (100257)

Many such software can be made an exception. I think it would be better to ask in the Team Forum about its inclusion here.

Many times we have avoided such software, because they were free in beta, but turned commercial when their final version was released.
by vodomar on 4. October 2012 - 13:42  (100259)

Ako should decide about s.9,9.I think that this is a new kind of security software and currently there is no free alternative :)
by Anupam on 4. October 2012 - 14:06  (100262)

OK :). Let's see what MC has to say on this :).
by MidnightCowboy on 4. October 2012 - 14:55  (100269)

IMO discuss on an individual basis in the team forum. :)
by Ako (the) (not verified) on 4. October 2012 - 19:36  (100285)

Wuick comment. The concept is too interenting to drop away, be it free of not.
by Conan (not verified) on 24. September 2012 - 9:27  (99681)

SysRestore
-http://www.sysnew.com/

This program is similar to CTM and RollbackRX.

The free version offers creation up to 10 snapshots.
by ako (the) (not verified) on 24. September 2012 - 15:59  (99696)

Thanks!
But I think 10 too little.
by ako on 24. September 2012 - 21:42  (99703)

I added it anyway.
by vodomar on 23. September 2012 - 11:23  (99637)

new suggestions:

Immunos
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Immunos.shtml

Xvirus personal guard
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Xvirus-personal-guard.shtml

+A Proxy Finder
http://www.downloadcrew.com/article/28199-a_proxy_finder

ChrisPC Free Anonymous Proxy
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download7052.html?2012-09-07

any comment?thx