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AxCrypt 3.0.0.94

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 09:02:00 +0000

AxCrypt is a free, easy to use and open-source file encryption and decryption tool. The program is available for both free and paid (premium) for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android. Encrypt, compress, decrypt, wipe, view and edit with a few mouse clicks. Cryptographic primitives are AES-128 and SHA-1. No configuration is necessary for AxCrypt just download it, run the installer and it's ready to go. AxCrypt supports AES-128 or AES-256 as cryptologic primitives for bulk encryption, PBKDF2 with HMAC-512 as KDF (key derivation function), 4096-bit RSA as security key, and HMAC-512 for integrity checking. To secure and protect your private files, passwords, and corporate information, use AxCrypt.

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Eraser 6.2.0.2996

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:52:00 +0000

Eraser is an advanced security tool for Windows which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns. Eraser is currently supported under Windows XP (with Service Pack 3), Windows Server 2003 (with Service Pack 2), Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Eraser is Free software and its source code is released under GNU General Public License. The patterns used for overwriting are based on Peter Gutmann's paper "Secure Deletion of Data from Magnetic and Solid-State Memory" and they are selected to effectively remove magnetic remnants from the hard drive. Other methods include the one defined in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual of the US Department of Defence and overwriting with pseudorandom data. You can also define your own overwriting methods.

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KeyScrambler 3.19.0.2

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:37:00 +0000

KeyScrambler encrypts your keystrokes deep in the kernel, as they travel from your keyboard to the destination app, so whatever keyloggers may be awaiting in the operating system will get only scrambled, indecipherable, useless data to record. This preventive approach enables KeyScrambler to stay one step ahead of the bad guys instead of running after them. It protects your data/identity even on security compromised computers, defeats both known and unknown keyloggers, and effectively closes the gap in traditional anti-virus, anti-malware programs, whose detect-and-remove method proves ineffective in dealing with new malware attacks.

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Note: A licensed version provides more features, and in order to get your hands on those features buy a license to support the software developer.

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PeerBlock 1.2 (r693)

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:18:00 +0000

PeerBlock is a type of program known as an "IP Blocker". IP-addresses are used to identify a computer whenever it connects to the internet. PeerBlock monitors each connection your computer tries to make with another one - and each connection other computers try to make with you - and then compares the other computer's IP address against a list of "known bad" IP addresses to see whether it should let this connection go through or not. Should work great on XP, Vista, 7, and 8+ (plus server variants), both 32- and 64-bit versions.

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Prey 1.13.33

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:11:00 +0000

Prey lets you keep track of your phone or laptop at all times and will help you find it if it ever gets lost or stolen. It uses either the device's GPS or the nearest Wi-Fi hotspots to triangulate and grab a fix on the location of your device. Prey even allows you to display a message which will show that the device is being tracked or you can completely lock down your system. It supports various popular operating systems including Windows, Mac and Android. Best of all Prey is lightweight, open-source software, and free for anyone to use.

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Sandboxie Plus 1.17.6 / Classic 5.72.6

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:37:00 +0000

Sandboxie is a software uses isolation technology to separate programs from your underlying operating system preventing unwanted changes from happening to your personal data, programs and applications that rest safely on your hard drive. With it, you can secure your favorite web browser and block malicious software, viruses, ransomware and zero-day threats by isolating such attacks in the Sandbox; leaving your system protected. You can also run your favorite email program in Sandboxie so you never have to worry about suspicious attachments or spear phishing attacks. It provides data protection as it restricts and blocks internet websites and programs from accessing your personal data (i.e. My Documents), files & folders on your system. With it, you can safely test and try new programs and applications within Sandboxie and prevent unauthorized changes to your underlying system that may occur. Sandboxie runs on all the latest operating systems, supports all major web browsers and comes with small footprint on the hard drive space with simple installation.

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Secunia Personal Software Inspector 3.0.0.11005

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:04:00 +0000

The Secunia PSI is a FREE security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs and plug-ins which expose your PC to attacks. Attacks exploiting vulnerable programs and plug-ins are rarely blocked by traditional anti-virus and are therefore increasingly "popular" among criminals. The only solution to block these kind of attacks is to apply security updates, commonly referred to as patches. Patches are offered free-of-charge by most software vendors, however, finding all these patches is a tedious and time consuming task. Secunia PSI automates this and alerts you when your programs and plug-ins require updating to stay secure.

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Shadow Defender 1.5.0.726

Sun, 19 Jun 2016 09:40:00 +0000

Shadow Defender is an easy-to-use security solution (for Windows operating systems) that protects your PC/laptop real environment against malicious activities and unwanted changes. Shadow Defender can run your system in a virtual environment called 'Shadow Mode'. 'Shadow Mode' redirects each system change to a virtual environment with no change to your real environment. If you experience malicious activities and/or unwanted changes, perform a reboot to restore your system back to its original state, as if nothing happened. With Shadow Defender, you have the flexibility to specify which files and folders are permanently saved to the real environment. This ensures important files and folders are kept after a reboot. If you want to make a maintenance-free computer, Shadow Defender will be your best choice.

Note: This software only a free trial, and if you like it, support the software developer and buy it.

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TrueCrypt 7.2

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 23:09:00 +0000

TrueCrypt is a software system for establishing and maintaining an on-the-fly-encrypted volume (data storage device). On-the-fly encryption means that data are automatically encrypted or decrypted right before they are loaded or saved, without any user intervention. No data stored on an encrypted volume can be read (decrypted) without using the correct password/keyfile(s) or correct encryption keys. Entire file system is encrypted (e.g.., file names, folder names, contents of every file, free space, meta data, etc).

Changes in 7.1a:

Minor improvements and bug fixes (Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux)

Note: The listing is not updated to version 7.2 as that version seems crippled.

VeraCrypt 1.26.24

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 15:20:00 +0000

VeraCrypt is a free disk encryption software that is based on TrueCrypt 7.1a. VeraCrypt is a software for establishing and maintaining an on-the-fly-encrypted volume (data storage device). On-the-fly encryption means that data is automatically encrypted right before it is saved and decrypted right after it is loaded, without any user intervention. No data stored on an encrypted volume can be read (decrypted) without using the correct password/keyfile(s) or correct encryption keys. Entire file system is encrypted. VeraCrypt adds enhanced security to the algorithms used for system and partitions encryption making it immune to new developments in brute-force attacks. VeraCrypt also solves many vulnerabilities and security issues found in TrueCrypt.

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WinPatrol 35.5.2017.8

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:32:00 +0000

As a robust security monitor, WinPatrol will alert you to hijackings, malware attacks and critical changes made to your computer without your permission. WinPatrol was the pioneer in using a heuristic behavioural approach to detecting attacks and violations of your computing environment. Traditional security programs scan your hard drive searching for previously identified threats. WinPatrol takes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge. You'll be removing dangerous new programs while others prepare to update their definition/signature data files. WinPatrol PLUS provides easy to understand descriptions of over 20,000 programs.

Changes in 35.5.2017.8:

Unknown for now.

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