Ten Free Must-Have Security Tools

[radio667]

from eweek.com ........... eWEEK's Ryan Naraine puts together a list of 10 free must-have consumer security utilities to help keep hackers at bay.

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Ten-Free-MustHave-Security-Tools/?kc=EWKNLBOE042608FEA1





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[TexasGtar]

that site keeps changing the page before i can read it. Frustrating.

[radio667]

Tex , i'm not having any problems with that page :dunno:




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[TexasGtar]

Tex , i'm not having any problems with that page :dunno:




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It's still doing it on me.

[DeadMeatGF]

The slideshow does seem to move on a bit swiftly ...

[SuperApe]

Even with a hi-speed connex, the slideshow is moving quickly. I can imagine that with a spiffy-6k, you'd still be loading in all the banner ads as it slides to the next frame.

I wonder what kind of workaround might at least grab all the download links. ... Oh, wait!

1. Secunia Personal Software Inspector (https://psi.secunia.com/)
The Secunia PSI examines .exe, .dll, and .ocx files on your computer and matches the data against a file signatures engine to determine whether you are running unpatched software programs. It then provides help in patching the vulnerabilities that are identified.

2. OpenDNS (http://www.opendns.com/)
No software to install. Just change your DNS settings to use OpenDNS servers (208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220) to get valuable security features—content filtering, adult site blocking, phishing and malware blocking, and protection against DNS rebinding attacks.

3. Haute Secure (http://www.hautesecure.com/)
The free browser plugin (Internet Explorer and Firefox) covers the growing data security hole between your firewall and anti-virus programs. It provides an aggressive, color-coded early warning system for drive-by malware attacks.

4. Trend Micro RUBotted (http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/rubotted)
This lightweight beta program intelligently monitors Windows machines for remote botnet C&C (command and control) commands. These can include commands to turn the zombie machine into a spam relay; launch denial-of-service attacks; or host malicious Web sites for phishing attacks.

5. AVG Anti-Rootkit (http://free.grisoft.com/doc/39798/us/frt/0)
Detects and removes stealthy rootkits used by hackers to hide malicious software from security programs.

6. ZoneAlarm Firewall (http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?lid=nav_za)
Easy-to-use firewall systematically identifies hackers and blocks access attempts.

7. BitDefender 10 Free AntiVirus (http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-Free-Edition.html)
Provides on-demand scan engines to find and remove viruses. Features include scheduled scanning, immediate scanning, ability to quarantine suspicious files and reporting capabilities.

8. CC Cleaner (http://www.ccleaner.com/)
This lightweight utility combines a system cleaner that removes unused and temporary files URL history and cookies from the three main Web browsers (IE, Firefox and Opera). It also features a registry cleaner.

9. WinPatrol (http://www.winpatrol.com/download.html)
This ultimate watchdog program monitors Windows computers for signs of malicious hacker activity. It can also be used to monitor, stop and control Windows services, detect and review new auto-startup programs and monitor IE home and search pages.

10. NoScript (http://noscript.net/%20)
This is a no-brainer for Firefox, Flock, Seamonkey and others Mozilla-based browsers. This free add-on allows JavaScript, Java, Flash and other plugins to be executed only by trusted web sites, providing powerful anti-XSS protection directly in the browser.

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[radio667]

Thank You , Super Bro :D :claps: :coffee: !!!!!!!!!!!

[TexasGtar]

Thanks Super A. I was beginning to think my internet is just wierd. lol

I gotta check these out. I'm such a paranoid type these will be very nice to have around for my peace of mind ...whether i need them or not. :rockon:

[cUnNiNg_StUnTs]

been using 8 and 9 forever, great list!!!

[Valis]

2, 8 & 10 here. Agree the list is good, although AVG anti-rootkit is no longer available:
http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-avg-anti-spyware-and-anti-rootkit