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Probably the Best Free Security List in the World
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Introduction
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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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$ Not free (only if freeware options are lacking).
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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, |
Supports Windows 64-bit.
Portable / mobile version exists or Live media (CD/USB/etc.)
Online service or Cloud app.
Bundled with adware.
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What's New
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| 29-5-13 | Task Blocker,PortableUpdate,DiffView,Listsp, Realcopy |
| 31-5-13 | Kaspersky Application Advisor,R.W. Flash Drive Explorer,NetChecker |
| 1-6-13 | Decrap,Windows App Boss,SafeWallet,Bitser |
| 2-6-13 | WikiCancel,Detectify,CRDF Threat Center |
| 3-6-12 | KiTTY,Xshell,Colasoft Ping Tool,Network Manager |
| 4-6-13 | avast! Online Security (Ch) |
| 6-6-13 | Elite Proxy Switcher,TechString,NetToolset,DameWare SSH Client |
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Steganos Online Shield 365 free   |
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Metascan Client  ,Advanced Disk Cleaner |
| 9-6-13 | Microsoft Exchange Server Error Code Look-up,SkyShellEx |
| 10-6-13 | Mandiant Redline,I2P |
| 11-6-13 | Jottacloud,DSL speedtest,HelloSign,SignNow,Graham Cluley Security News |
| 12-6-13 | RegScanner |
| 17-6-13 | PRISM BREAK |
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Developers page listed on Softpedia returnms a 404. What else I can find has highly dubious origins. I'd be well inclined to give this one a miss. :)
It's actually a mistake in the link if you look closely. Anyways, even with the correct link, the antivirus is not there. After searching on Google, I found this link :
http://sdfreeware.weebly.com/
Will be interesting to see what this develops into.
The developer seems to be from Sri Lanka.
With links to known attack and red rated WOT sites from that page, as I said, highly dubious origins :)
more links
http://download.cnet.com/Crystal-Shield-Antivir/3000-2239_4-75761357.html (Antivir?)
wot is ok http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/sdfreeware.weebly.com
virustotal is ok (for page)=https://www.virustotal.com/url/e27fbb9c2b7e0d098f2bfab3e5cc4b2a13e96644bb4f5858d95591364e95dfcb/analysis/1346677254/
but very few info for new star :P
Zulu rates it as "Suspicious" - 53/100.
http://zulu.zscaler.com/submission/show/05f46a366669acff9bc77b4e174d3a8f...
yeah,probably dubious :(
Not so fast: Java 7 Update 7 critical vulnerability discovered in less than 24 hours
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Not+so+fast+Java+7+Update+7+critical+vulnerab...
Looks like a good suspence story :)
JAVA EMERGENCY UPDATE
Download NOW!
http://www.java.com/en/
Oracle Security Alert for CVE-2012-4681
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2012-4681-18...
Oracle releases out of cycle fixes for Java
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/08/30/oracle-releases-out-of-cycle-...
...And Java Portable update Version 7 Update 7 (32-bit) for Windows http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/java_portable.
thx :)
UPDATE
Microsoft:
How to disable the Java web plug-in in Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2751647
.reg file with [dot] in section 11.7 :)
SOPHOS: Reveton/FBI ransomware - exposed, explained and eliminated [VIDEO]
http://bit.ly/OxDcD6
see section 3.5 for FREE bootable rescue media :)
Researchers Identify Second New Java Bug
http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/researchers-identify-second-new-java-b...
"...The best advice for users right now is to disable Java entirely as soon as possible."
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6 ways to protect against the new actively exploited Java vulnerability
Security researchers propose methods to protect computers from being compromised via a new vulnerability in all versions of Java Runtime Environment 7
http://www.infoworld.com/d/security/6-ways-protect-against-the-new-activ...
Please explain the meaning of "All IObit programs: probable MBAM database theft"
If you Google "iobit malwarebytes" you can read about the whole issue.
My only criticism is the lack of a rating system for the index. Having said that, a thank you for an awesome job....wish other Gizmo editors took the 'wide-view' that this article does, e.g., listing alternate downloads (CNET and other alternate download links), free with paid upgrade available, etc. . This gives me the whole picture from which to choose from.
Thanks! :-)
Rating would be very difficult to add. Also, links to other Gizmo's
pages where rating has been performed are always included when available.
My wife, while in the Hospital using their WIFI, got hit by Ransom Ware, funny because it was from the FBI and they said that the computer was locked and she could be fined up to $1500.00 but that if she sent them 100.00$ (just like that, $ in the wrong place) they would unlock the computer and let her go... lol I took it home, booted it in safe mode, and did a system restore back one week, booted windows normally and ran a complete scan and got nothing but the comp is fine now.Darn FBI trying to scam 100.00$ from us!!! thats treason! lol,lol...
Well done! Some ransomware authors seem to be lazy. No crypting included in this case :-)
In this case "Lazy and Crazy" i mean, who would think that anyone would actually believe that the FBI would
a) lock your computer for no good reason and not just come pay you a visit?
b) and why would they threaten to fine you $1500.00 but then say for $100.00 they will unfreeze your computer and let you go?
lol..
hi,
nice story :) also,see section 4.8
bye
Latest Java software opens PCs to hackers
By Jim Finkle
BOSTON | Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:44pm EDT
(Reuters) - Computer security firms are urging PC users to disable Java software in their browsers, saying the widely installed, free software from Oracle Corp opens machines to hacker attacks and there is no way to defend against them.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/27/us-cybersecurity-java-idUSBRE8...
SOPHOS: Unpatched Java exploit spreads like wildfire
http://goo.gl/JO7Ba
How to Unplug Java from the Browser
http://krebsonsecurity.com/how-to-unplug-java-from-the-browser/
Nadim Kobeissi
Windows 8 Tells Microsoft About Everything You Install, Not Very Securely
http://log.nadim.cc/?p=78
Why passwords have never been weaker—and crackers have never been stronger
(Ars Technica)
http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/08/passwords-under-assault/
Microsoft Security Advisory (2661254)
Update For Minimum Certificate Key Length
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2661254
1-Trend Micro Anti Threat Toolkit
http://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1059565.aspx
2-NoVirusThanks ExeRadar Free Edition
http://www.novirusthanks.org/product/exe-radar-pro/
2-NoVirusThanks ExeRadar Free Edition seems OK, but how non-customers can benefit from 1-Trend Micro Anti Threat Toolkit?
Gauss: Nation-state cyber-surveillance meets banking Trojan
http://www.securelist.com/en/blog/208193767/Gauss_Nation_state_cyber_sur...
Gauss malware Palida font detection page
http://gauss.crysys.hu/
Palida Narrow -
Online detection of Gauss
http://www.securelist.com/en/blog/724/Online_detection_of_Gauss
ONO : https://onorobot.org/en
Me and my Shadow: http://myshadow.org/#