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The Free Software Catalog

Security

As most Windows users know, security software is an essential part of their system. Without it, most computers don't stand a chance when exposed to the threats the Internet has to offer.

For anti-virus and anti-spyware tools please see those categories.

Commercial security suites are good, but sometimes too good. To justify their continuing subscription fee, they bloat the software with new features in each release. Pretty soon, we feel like our computers exist just to run the security suites and were buying memory upgrades to handle the programs we want to run.

It doesn't have to be that way. With the free software products listed here you can effectively secure your PC at no cost.

For more information read my Blog post Securing Your PC for Free.

Windows
Ad-Aware Free
by Lavasoft
Version: 9.6.0 
Released: Nov 2, 2011

A tool for cleaning your computer of and preventing it from spyware.



Windows
AutoRuns for Windows
by Microsoft
Version: 11.01 
Released: Nov 17, 2011

AutoRuns is a Microsoft Sysinternals tool that let's you examine every program and image that automatically loads at start up.

Windows
Open Source
AxCrypt
by Axantum Software
Version: 1.7.2687.0 
Released: Sep 26, 2011

A file encryption tool that integrates with the Windows Explorer.

Windows
CCleaner
by Piriform
Version: 3.12.1572 
Released: Oct 26, 2011

An excellent tool for cleaning up old files, clearing your history and keeping your machine clean. Use it to disable unnecessary start up programs. Also includes a registry cleaner and software uninstaller.



Windows
Comodo Internet Security
by Comodo
Version: 5.8.213334 
Released: Oct 26, 2011

A software based firewall that is free for home and commercial user.



Windows
Google Pack
by Google
Version: Beta 
Released: Jan 10, 2008

A complete collection of software goodies in one download. Highly recommended!!

Windows
HiJackThis
by Trend Micro
Version: 2.0.4 
Released: Apr 21, 2010

Provides an in depth report of your computer for expert review.

Windows  Mac  Linux
Open Source
KeePass
by Dominik Reichl
Version: 2.17 
Released: Oct 26, 2011

An open-source, light-weight and easy-to-use password manager.

Windows
Microsoft Security Essentials
by Microsoft
Version: 1.0.2498 
Released: Oct 11, 2010

Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

Windows
MS Baseline Security Analyzer
by Microsoft
Version: 2.2 
Released: Aug 9, 2010

A tool for system admins to evaluate their systems against Microsoft recommendations.

Windows  Mac  Linux  Unix
Open Source
NoScript
Version: 1.7.8 
Released: Aug 5, 2008

A Firefox add-on that prevents JavaScript from running.

Windows  Linux
Open Source
TrueCrypt
by TrueCrypt Foundation
Version: 7.1 
Released: Sep 2, 2011

This tool allows you to create encrypted volumes on hard drives and memory sticks.

Windows  Mac  Linux  Unix
WOT - Web of Trust
by Against Intuition
Version: 20110323 
Released: Mar 24, 2011

WOT is an online reputation service that rates sites based on user feedback. It helps you identify unsafe sites before you enter them.

Windows
ZoneAlarm
by Check Point
Version: 10.1.065.000 
Released: Nov 17, 2011

A software based firewall that is essential for anyone not working behind a NAT enabled router.