Security and Privacy - Freeware Files

Security and privacy freeware files; Antivirus, anti-spam, anti-malware and firewalls.

» Freeware Files » Security & Privacy » Adware & Spyware Removers:

Ad-Aware 1OS:2000 Pro/XP (32-bit)/Vista
With behavior-based threat detection and integrated real-time monitoring, Ad-Aware focuses on core consumer security needs. Ad-Aware is a light-weight and fast antispyware solution, with full integration with Windows Security Center.

F-Secure BlackLight 1, 2, 3, 4OS:2000/2003 (32 and 64-bit)/XP (32 and 64-bit)/Vista (32-bit)
F-Secure BlackLight is a tool that detects files, folders and processes hidden from the user and other programs. BlackLight is also able to remove hidden malware by renaming them.

F-Secure BlackLight is intended for use in customer cases. Product support is not provided.

IObit Security 360OS:2000/XP/Vista/7
Malware & spyware removal utility that detects and removes infections, and protects your PC from various of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. It aslo has a real-time protection and frequent automatic updates.

Malwarebytes' Anti-MalwareOS:2000/XP/Vista/7
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a high performance anti-malware application that thoroughly removes even the most advanced malware and spyware. It has one of the fastest, most effective quick scans and malware removal capabilities on the market.

McAfee Rootkit DetectiveOS:2000 SP4/2003 SP1/XP SP2
McAfee Rootkit Detective is a program designed and developed by McAfee Avert Labs to proactively detect and clean rootkits that are running on the system. McAfee Rootkit Detective should only be used by knowledgeable individuals.

RootkitRevealerOS:2003/XP (32-bit)
RootkitRevealer is an advanced rootkit detection utility. It runs on Windows NT 4 and higher and its output lists Registry and file system API discrepancies that may indicate the presence of a user-mode or kernel-mode rootkit.

Sophos Anti-RootkitOS:2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7
Sophos Anti-Rootkit scans, detects and removes any rootkit that is hidden on your computer using advanced rootkit detection technology. Rootkits can lie hidden on computers and remain undetected by anti-virus software.

Spybot - Search & DestroyOS:All
Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer with other users.

Spyware Terminator 1OS:2000/XP/Vista/7
Spyware Terminator includes Real-Time Protection, HIPS (Host Intrusion Prevention System) and antivirus. Effectively remove spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, home page hijackers, and malware threats. It's easy-to-use and requires minimal PC resources.

Real-Time Protection currently does not work with 64 bits Windows versions. It also silently connects online through a P2P network in the background, hogging the Internet connection.

SpywareBlasterOS:98/NT/ME/2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan for- and clean spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed. SpywareBlaster blocks the installation of spyware ActiveX controls and spyware/tracking cookies, and can even prevent them from running if they are installed.

SpywareGuardOS:98/NT/ME/2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7
SpywareGuard provides a real-time protection solution against spyware, and has a Download Protection and Browser Hijacking Protection. It has a Fast Real-Time Scanning engine - catch and block spyware before it is executed (EXE and CAB files supported).

SUPERAntiSpyware Free 1OS:2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7
SUPERAntiSpyware Free will detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, Dialers, Hi-Jackers, and Worms. It features many unique and powerful technologies and removes spyware threats that other applications fail to remove.

Older version are also available for previous versions of Windows.

WinPatrolOS:98/NT/ME/2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7
WinPatrol takes a snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that occur without your knowledge. Using a heuristic behavioral approach WinPatrol will sniff out worms, adware, spyware, cookies, Trojan horses and other malware.

» Freeware Files » Security & Privacy » Antivirus Software:

avast! Free AntivirusOS:XP/Vista/7
avast! Free Antivirus is a complete ICSA & Checkmark certified antivirus, Checkmark certified anti-spyware & anti-rootkit package. Avast includes protection of e-mail clients; Instant messaging- ICQ, Miranda; lightweight firewall, P2P protection and more.

AVG Anti-Virus FreeOS:2000 SP4/2003 SP1/XP SP2/Vista/7
AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements). Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run.

Avira AntiVir Personal - Free AntivirusOS:2000/XP/Vista/7
Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc.

Avira has a high detection rate, but also a high number of false detections. It also has a lot of advertisements, and you don't have the ability to select which detections to clean.

Microsoft Security EssentialsOS:XP/Vista/7
With Microsoft Security Essentials, you get high-quality protection against viruses and spyware, including Trojans, worms and other malicious software. It's easy to install and easy to use with automatic updates and upgrades.

» Freeware Files » Security & Privacy » Antivirus Software » Specialized Tools:

BitDefender Free EditionOS:XP SP2/Vista SP1/Windows Home Server
BitDefender Free Edition is an on-demand virus scanner, which is best used in a system recovery or forensics role. BitDefender Free Edition uses the same ICSA Labs certified scanning engines found in other BitDefender products.

Panda USB VaccineOS:2008/XP/Vista/7
Panda USB Vaccine is solution designed to protect against malware spreading through USB drives. It offers a double layer of preventive protection, allowing users to disable the AutoRun feature on computers as well as on USB drives and other devices.

» Freeware Files » Security & Privacy » Antivirus Software » Virus Removal Tools:

avast! Virus CleanerOS:All
Avast Virus Cleaner is a tool that completely removes selected viruses and worms from your computer. It stops viruses that are active in memory, disinfects your files, removes virus registry and start-up items, and even deletes the virus-working files.

BitDefender Downadup Removal Tool - SymantecOS:All
Downadup (or Conficker) is a network worm that takes advantage of vulnerabilities in Windows to spread. Its removal is complicated by the fact that it blocks many known antivirus software and associated websites.

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal ToolOS:2000/2003/XP/Vista/7
Checks computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software - including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom - and helps remove any infection found.

Norman Malware CleanerOS:98/NT/ME/2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7
Norman Malware Cleaner is a Norman program utility that may be used to detect and remove specific malicious software (malware).

New version are published each working day.

SmitFraudFixOS:All
This tool removes a selection of Desktop Hijack malware.

Trend Micro CWShredderOS:98SE/ME/2000/XP
Find and remove traces of CoolWebSearch - the name for a wide range of insidious browser hijackers- from your PC.

» Freeware Files » Security & Privacy » Browsers » Add-ons & Plugins:

AVG LinkScannerOS:2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7
AVG LinkScanner provides an advanced layer of security against fast-moving, invisible web threats, and hacked web sites. It verifies the safety of web pages you visit, and of links returned from web searches, so you know if the web page are safe to visit.

AVG LinkScanner does not seem to work well along with McAfee SiteAdvisor and WOT, which both I personally prefer have installed.

McAfee SiteAdvisorOS:XP SP1/Vista/7
Helps protect you from all kinds of Web-based security threats including spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser exploits & online scams. As you search, browse, download, or register online, SiteAdvisor's safety ratings help you stay safe and in control.

WOT - Web of TrustOS:2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7
Protect yourself from online scams, sites with adult content, spam and other Internet threats. In addition to phishing site listings, Web of Trust, lets Internet users share their knowledge of websites, helping you stay in control when you surf the Web.

» Freeware Files » Security & Privacy » Diagnostic Software:

GRC PatchWork 1OS:NT/2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7
Internet Anti-Intrusion Patch Verification and Intrusion Evidence Scanner. PatchWork checks for and advises about the presence of spesific vulnerabilities that can be used by remote intruders to gain entry into Windows NT systems.

GRC LeakTest 1OS:All
LeakTest is a small utility which can be used to simulate the presence and effect of Trojan horses, viruses, and adware/spyware running in your computer. It simply and quickly tells you whether it has been able to slip out past your firewall's protection.

» Freeware Files » Security & Privacy » Firewall Software:

Agnitum Outpost Firewall FreeOS:2000/XP/Vista
Outpost Firewall takes care of your most basic security needs; delivering network protection with bidirectional traffic filtering, proactive defense tools that guard against illegal program activity and a real-time monitoring window to check connections.

Comodo FirewallOS:XP/Vista/7
Comodo Firewall references a list of over two million known PC-friendly applications. If a file that is not on this safe-list knocks on your PC's door, the Firewall immediately alerts you to the possibility of attacking malware.

NetVeda - Safety.NetOS:All
Safety.Net offers inbound and outbound firewall protection, filtering, parental controls and e-mail safety. It protects all computers on the network from hackers, worms, Trojans and intruders with multi layer deep packet stateful inspection.

Online Armor Personal FirewallOS:XP/Vista/7 (32-bit)
Online Armor Personal Firewall is an powerfull yet easy to use, award winning firewall, with HIPS (Host Intrusion Prevention System). Online Armor is designed to be easy to use for beginners and offers powerful performance.

Windows 7 Firewall ControlOS:2008/Vista/7
Protects your applications from undesirable network incoming and outgoing activity, controls applications internet access. Allows you to control personal information leakage via controlling application network traffic.

You need to manually open access to the Internett on most of your applications in this firewall.

ZoneAlarmOS:XP SP2/Vista SP1/7
ZoneAlarm protects your PC from hackers. This program includes four interlocking security services: a firewall that allows only traffic you understand and initiate, an application control, an Internet lock & Zones (monitors all activity on your computer).

» Freeware Files » Security & Privacy » Password Managers:

KeePass Password Safe 1OS:98/98SE/NT/ME/2000/2003/XP/Vista/7
KeePass is a password manager or safe which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked and encrypted with one master key or a key-disk.

» Freeware Files » Security & Privacy » Privacy & Encryption Software:

Hotspot ShieldOS:2000/XP/Vista/7
Hotspot Shield gives you a simple solution to maintain your anonymity and protect your privacy when accessing free wi-fi hotspots, and ensures censor-free internet by letting you access blocked websites.

Microsoft Private Folder 1.0 1OS:XP SP2
Private Folder is a useful tool for you to protect your private data when other people share your PC or account. With this tool, you will get one password protected folder called My Private Folder in your account to save your personal files.

My Lockbox 1OS:2003/XP/Vista/7
My Lockbox enables you to password protect any folder on your computer, making it impossible to access. The protected folder (lockbox) is hidden from any user and application of your system, including Administrator and System itself.

Sandboxie 1OS:2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7
Sandboxie runs your programs in an isolated space which prevents them from making permanent changes to other programs and data in your computer. Benefits of the Isolated Sandbox: Secure web browsing, enhanced privacy, secure e-mail and Windows stays lean.

TrueCryptOS:XP/Vista/7
TrueCrypt protects your sensitive data by creating a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mount it as a real disk, or an entire hard disk partition or a device, such as USB memory stick, floppy disk, etc.

» Freeware Files » Security & Privacy » Secure Cleaning:

CCleanerOS:98/NT4/ME/2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system and cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner.

EraserOS:All + .NET
Eraser is an advanced security tool for Windows that allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns. (Previous version don't require .NET and are available as portable).

Ss Data Eraser 1OS:All
Data Eraser is a permanent way to securely delete files, folders and disk free space. It completely implements the US Department of Defense DOD 5220.22 M clearing and sanitizing standard - once deleted, your data is gone forever and can not be recovered.

» Freeware Files » Security & Privacy » Security Tools:

System Protect 1OS:XP/Vista (32-bit)
System Protect is an easy-to-use application that will help you keep your operating system stable and protect important programs, documents & files from deletion caused by viruses, other users on your computer such as your kids, or by your own mistake.

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