Administrator Lite Posted April 2, 2010 Administrator Share Posted April 2, 2010 Here is a list of of free security tools available to download from the internet. Keeping your data and system secure is an important part of your surfing experience, however it shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg! So we have compiled a list of some popular freeware security tools. A general rule is to use an Anti-Virus, Firewall and an Anti-Trojan/ Spyware tool. You may however feel the need for something like a HIPS tool or one of the analysis tools. Its important to test all applications to see which suits YOUR needs the best. The best application for me may not be the best for you. This isn't a full list, however is a list of some of the best freeware security tools around. We hope this list helps you. Additions and comments are welcome. We list some of these on our website. Realtime Anti-Virus: Avast! Antivir Personal AVG Free Bitdefender Free Microsoft Security Essentials Panda Cloud Anti-Virus Rising Free Anti-Virus UnThreat Anti-Virus Free On Demand Malware Scanners (These should be used in conjunction with some of the other tools) a² Free ClamWin Comodo Cleaning Essentials Dr. Web CureIt HitmanPro Kaspersky AVP Tool Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool Norton Power Eraser Sophos Anti-Rootkit Anti-Spyware: Ad-Aware MalwareBytes Anti-Malware Spybot Search & Destroy SpywareBlaster SuperAntiSpyware Spyware Terminator Windows Defender Online Malware Analyser Tools: Jotti's malware scan novirusthanks VirSCAN VirusChief VirusTotal Comodo Instant Malware Analysis Norman Sandbox Sunbelt Sandbox ThreatExpert Firewalls: Comodo Personal Firewall GhostWall Jetico Personal Firewall Outpost Firewall Online Armor PC Tools Firewall Plus Privatefirewall Zone Alarm HIPS: GesWall Malware Defender PrevX Sandboxie Spyware Terminator ThreatFire WinPatrol Winpooch IP Blockers: Protowall PeerBlock PeerGuardian Anti Spam: K9 Mailwasher POPFile xTerminator Encryption: AxCrypt SafeHouse Explorer Truecrypt Backup: FBackup GFI Backup Toucan Cleaners & Erasers: Appremover CCleaner Comodo System Cleaner CleanUp! Eraser RevoUninstaller Safe Browsing: AVG Link Scanner G Data CloudSecurity Web Of Trust SiteAdvisor PrevX SafeOnline Trusteer Rapport QFX Software Keyscrambler Personal Other Tools: Ashampoo WinOptimizer Autoruns DropMyRights EndTask Pro Harden-It HijackThis! a2 Hijack Free No Autorun Process Explorer Secunia PSI Tor PC CMOS Cleaner SpyMe Tools Ultra Virus Killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted April 2, 2010 Administrator Share Posted April 2, 2010 Nice. :) Just add Peerblock to IP blockers. And there's a small mistake in ]Ad-Aware;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted April 2, 2010 Author Administrator Share Posted April 2, 2010 Updated/ Fixed.Its something i wrote earlier that i've updated.Do let me know if i've missed stuff. I'm thinking of adding a "backup" and "updater" section too, what do you reckon? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted April 2, 2010 Administrator Share Posted April 2, 2010 Sure, it would be very useful. There's something I would like to see being added but I don't quite remember it right now. :frusty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted April 2, 2010 Author Administrator Share Posted April 2, 2010 Either way i've added sections on backup, cleaners/ erasers and safe browsing. Added a few more tools to the Other Tools section too.Still thinking about what else to add elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted April 2, 2010 Administrator Share Posted April 2, 2010 Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool is another useful soft that should be added. Still I think something's missing. :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spootnack Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Ad-Aware + Spybot S&D = :whistle: Btw, thanks for the list.++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atasas Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Good topic!TY Lite and DKT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majithia23 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 nice ...:)@Lite may be an addition for a free password manager like LastPass or KeePass can be made ?and Hostsman to IP blocking list ?? :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted April 2, 2010 Author Administrator Share Posted April 2, 2010 I'm not sure that would fit into a security list.I'm thinking of doing one for "System Tools" aswell. Additionally also a "Freeware Alternatives" for some other common tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majithia23 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I'm not sure that would fit into a security list. I'm thinking of doing one for "System Tools" aswell. Additionally also a "Freeware Alternatives" for some other common tools. well yes ,,not exactly into system security , but these might fall into personal security/safety category . the topics header is a broad one " A list of Free Security Tools " . so thought of, such free tools might just be included in the list , as it enables the user to safely and securely generate and safely and securely store personal info . ( and on a second note , i think people should be made aware of such tools more so ....) what say ?:think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted April 2, 2010 Author Administrator Share Posted April 2, 2010 I only know of one tool: KeePass. I've never used or tested it. I'll need to take some advice on this section. On a side note, maybe i should add a link to the built in windows security tools? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majithia23 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 hmm... if not putting under security tools , expanding the topic , and adding a category "Freeware Applications" , u can add many sub categories under it ,,, say --password managers , image editors , converters , and so on ..... :dance2:it would make the list more lucid and comprehensive !yes , why not add a link to enlighten the OS's default security applications . many might not be knowing of it .. bring to notice, ... ( ...on second note , i dont know how much any one does trust the windows security tools ...:P ,,, i got no opinions on these ... )and do try the Roboform or LastPass.( was using KeePass before , but these two are way better ...)u ll love it .generating passwords and remembering them and logging in is way easier with these .not to mention , syncing , and accessing ur data from any where u want ...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xas Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedikong Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Great list. I wish you add process explorer since it's a great tool once virus deactivated your task manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted May 12, 2010 Administrator Share Posted May 12, 2010 I wonder if VirusTotal Uploader can be added. After all it's a tool/software. :P And please add McAfee SiteAdvisor. Using it from the time I don't know when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted May 12, 2010 Author Administrator Share Posted May 12, 2010 We should add a "Online Malware Analyser" section.Things like Virus Total, Jotti, Threatexpert etc..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted May 12, 2010 Administrator Share Posted May 12, 2010 I support that. :)Please add Siteadvisor in Safe Browsing section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted May 24, 2010 Author Administrator Share Posted May 24, 2010 I will improve this guide in the next few days.Thanks for the ideas :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted May 24, 2010 Administrator Share Posted May 24, 2010 OK. No problem. I'll try if I can get some more useful programs listed. :) I don't know if it sits in this, but BlueScreenView has been extremely helpful to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusT.Like Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Hard work,but I do not like free software. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ316 Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Free software it's same as good as any other payed application.Examples: Tor, Unlocker, Hostman, CCleaner, UltraDefrag, SpyBot, Comodo Firewall, etc. Just to name a few, a good alternative to avoid keygens, cracks, patch, that can put your systems at risk if you don't downloaded from a safe site like this and others. And in some cases the money they ask for the soft it's not worthy.Rescue Disks should be a option to put, of course this are ultimate alternatives in cases of infections. I would say USB security, but all of you will say AV's have full control, but for me I use USB Disk Security, and what that does, immediately stop and find the malware, and the autoruns. Can also fix registry problems caused by the malware, It's like to have a firewall for USB. Very nice tool to have, exist others like MX One, firewalls that I can't remember the name right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted June 5, 2010 Author Administrator Share Posted June 5, 2010 Updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1977nj Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 thanks for the great list of sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian12 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Useful list! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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