SECURITY FREEWARE

AntiMalware Scanner  Dr.Web CureIt!Curing utility scans and removes malware. Download, scan and repair your system. The next time you scan, you should download the new Dr.Web CureIt! as it does not update. Highly recommended. Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.  Bearpaw DemoA short demonstration of the program created with Screen2exe.
Anti Spyware  ThreatfireProtection against all types of internet threats - both known and unknown - spyware, adware, keyloggers, viruses, worms, Trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, and other malware. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Anti Spyware  ComodoBOCleanExcellent antispyware with real time scanner. Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Anti Spyware  SpywareTerminatorAnti-spyware prevention, real time scanner with HIPS, and removes infections. Win 98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Anti Spyware  DriveSentryControl which programs can have access to your drives. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Anti Spyware  SpyBotAdware and spyware detection and removal tool. Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Anti Spyware  SpywareGuardEnhancement of Spyware Blasters real time protection. Win 98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Anti Spyware  AdvancedWindowsCareOne-click approach to help protect, repair, and optimize your computer. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Anti Spyware  WindowsDefenderExcellent real time protection against spyware. Win 2003/XP/Vista.
Anti Virus  RISINGRISING Antivirus 2009 was released in early February 2009 and IMO is the best free anti-virus program currently. This years version included many improvements and it is the only truly freeware anti-virus of the top contenders. None of the free anti-virus programs do a better job of preventing malware from infecting your machine. Even if RISING doesn't initially detect malware, it alerts, removes, and prevents it from executing malicious code when it tries. It is also the least intrusive of the top free contenders. I highly recommend this anti-virus and anti-malware prevention system. Win 98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.  Bearpaw DemoA short demonstration of the program created with Screen2exe.
Anti Virus  AntiVirExcellent antivirus that now has HIPS incorportated. Remove the nag screen with the tools listed below in news and info. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Anti Virus  AVASTExcellent antivirus though free, requires registration. Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
EULA  EULAlyzerQuickly analyze End User License Agreements (EULAs). Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Firewall  ComodoFirewallProOne of the best firewalls for XP and Vista. Win XP/Vista.
Hidden Messages  Bon Kyu BonWrite hidden messages in such a way that no one apart from the intended recipient knows of the existence of the message. Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
HIPS  BotHunterSponsored by the U.S. Army Research Office, BotHunter helps to discover bots, malicious programs that aim to make fraudulent use of computers. A passive network monitoring tool designed to recognize the communication patterns of kittens-infected computers within your network perimeter. What sets it apart from other devices is it looks for kittens activity in both incoming and outgoing data. Detects malware-infected hosts on their networks by tracking interactions that typically occur when a PC is infected with malware, A consolidated report is produced to capture all the relevant events and event sources that played a role during the infection process. Win XP/Vista.
HIPS  WinPatrolTakes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes. Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Key Loggers  KeyScramblerDefeats keyloggers by encrypting your keystrokes at the keyboard level. The free version only supports while using IE, Flock and FireFox web browsers. Online shopping & Web email; credit cards, addresses, Yahoo mail, hotmail, gmail and more; Java, Flash, & Browser Dialogs, browser master passwords, and more. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Network  Plax Network SuiteCollection of network tools which give you full control over the internet activity of your computer. Instant internet lockdown, turn off-on Windows XP firewall, block outbound connections, cloak your computer IP address, quickly identify unknown open ports, and active reconnaissance tool: the port scanner. Win XP/Vista.
Packet Viewer  WireSharkEnables you to capture and examine data/packets from a live network. Portable. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Packet Viewer  SmartSniffEasy program to sniff and view IP packets. Shows outbound and inbound calls. Win 98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista. (use with currports)
Password Crack  ophcrackOphcrack is a free Windows password cracker based on rainbow tables. It is a very efficient implementation of rainbow tables done by the inventors of the method. It comes with a Graphical User Interface and runs on multiple platforms. See below for tips of use. Win 2000/XP/Vista.
Password and Form Filler  LastPassI recommend this solution for automated password management, and form filler. The LastPass password is the last password you will ever have to remember, and you can start using very secure passwords without worrying about forgetting or managing them. Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Password Recovery  Cain&AblePowerful password recovery tool. Win NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Password Viewer  Asterisk LoggerAsterisk Logger can reveal the passwords stored behind the asterisks in standard password text-boxes. Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP.
Password Viewer  AsteriskKeyReveals passwords hidden under asterisks and works with dialog boxes and web page login forms. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Ports Viewer  CurrPortsView or manage a list of ports that are currently in use, and the application that is using it. Use with SmartSniff and see everything going out or into your computer. Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Process Define  ProcessQuickLinkAdds an information button next to running processes in the Task Manager and when clicked takes you to the process library page which defines that process. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Process Viewer  ProcessMonitorShows real time file system, Registry and process thread activity. Win 2003/XP/Vista.
Process Viewer  ProcessExplorerShows you information about which handles and DLLs processes have opened or loaded. Win 2003/XP/Vista.
Process Terminator  KillProcessCreate kill lists that can terminate multiple running processes at the same time. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Rootkits  GMERDetects and removes rootkits. It also monitors processes creating, drivers loading, libraries loading, file functions, registry entries, and TCP/IP connections. Win NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Rootkits  IceSwordA sophisticated discovery tool that can protect against sinister rootkits if used before they infect a machine. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Rootkits  Panda AntiRootkitCapable of deactivating known and unknown rootkits and deletes registry keys transparently. Panda says Vista doesn't get root-kits. Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP.
Rootkits  RootkitRevealerIts output lists Registry and file system API discrepancies that may indicate the presence of a user-mode or kernel-mode rootkit.Successfully detects all persistent rootkits published at www.rootkit.com. Not intended to detect rootkits like Fu that don't attempt to hide their files or registry keys. Win NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Rootkits  RootKit Hook AnalyzerRootKit Hook Analyzer is a security tool which will check if there are any rootkits installed on your computer which hook the kernel system services. It will tell you what kernel hooks are active on your system and analyze them. It displays all kernel system services along with their base addresses, responsible modules as well as product names companies and module descriptions. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Scanner  RunScannerScans your system for all running programs, autostart locations, drivers, services and hijack points. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Scanner  MalwarebytesMalwarebytes has developed a variety of tools that can identify and remove malicious software from your computer. When your computer becomes infected, Malwarebytes can provide the needed assistance to remove the infection and restore the machine back to optimum performance. The free trial version (blue download button) is free and will remain free according to Dustin Cook, Malwarebytes malware researcher. Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.
Security Manager  AToolAdvanced security management tool which can detect and deal with all kinds of harmful programs. Win 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
System Hardening  VispaAllows you to easily tweak your Windows Vista for better privacy and security, even system performance. Win Vista.
System Hardening  xpy (xp)Disables the default threats of a Windows XP installation and improves privacy settings and your systems security. Win XP.
System Protection  SystemProtectProtect important programs, documents and files from deletion caused by viruses, other users on your computer, or even by your own mistake. Win XP/Vista.
Virtual Surfing  ReturnilCreates a Virtual Partition in which you can surf safely. Erase all traces on reboot. Win 2003/XP/Vista.
Virtual Surfing  SandboxiePrevents malware loading on hardrive by surfing in a virtual sandbox. 2000/2003/XP/Vista.
WiFi Shield  Hotspot ShieldHide your IP while you're on-line, access all content without censorship, bypass firewalls, Protect yourself from snoopers at Wi-Fi hotspots, hotels, airports, corporate offices and ISP hubs. Also has an IPhone version. Win 2000/XP/Vista.

WEB SERVICES

System Virus Scan  ESETAllows to remove detected infections (Requires Internet Explorer with an ActiveX download).
File Upload Virus Scan  JottiUpload a file and scan for virus using many different scanners.
Website Security Scan  Dr.Web Site ScanScan web sites for security issues before surfing to them. Check the bottom of the page for the right option, file or website.

News and Information

Alt.comp.virus information pages...Topics on this site range from anti-virus software, viruses, virus removal and virus myths to spyware, firewalls and general computer security..

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How to crack a Windows password with Ophcrack Live CD

RISING antivirus provides protection for virus, worms, trojans, Anti Rootkit, Mail Protection(POP3/SMTP), Application Protection (RISING unique Account Safe function protects your online bank, online game, MSN, E-mail account, Yahoo Messenger and other private information,) Proactive Defence (protects your security safe from malicious program), Application Access Control, Program Startup Control, Malicious Behavior Detection, and Hidden Process Detection. Win 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista

Virus test files are available from EICAR and are harmless but provide a means to test your security suites' effectiveness.

Trojan test files For years you have been able to test your virus scanner with the harmless Eicar test file. Using the just released Trojan Simulator you can now test your trojan scanner in the same manner, using a harmless demonstration trojan. This is a risk-free way to see how your security software behaves in a real-world situation.

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Wireless Home Network Security

Advanced Malware Cleaning Tips

Up to date security tips.

Blackviper Tips

Disable the nag screen on AntiVir

Other tips for AntiVir

Roll your own Firewall (W2K or XP)

Dr.Web CureIt! should be re-downloaded each time you wish to scan as the downloaded file doesn't update, though the new download will be updated. It is a very good deep system scan for malware and repairs what it finds. It starts it's scan in quick mode, therefore, I recommend stopping that scan and selecting a complete system scan. It takes a while but very effective.

Dr.Web LiveCD is an anti-virus emergency aid disk that would restore a system that became non-operational due to activities of malware. If a workstation or a server running Windows\Unix will not boot from a hard drive, Dr.Web LiveCD will clean a system of suspicious and malicious files and will also try to cure infected objects.

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