Security Software

The Internet is a dangerous place, where thieves will do anything to steal your personal information. This can be as simple as just visiting a website, even when you didn't download anything. Viruses and spyware are becoming more complex, and protecting your computer is increasingly more important.

Security software is a generic term referring to any computer program or library whose purpose is to secure a computer system or computer network. Types of security software include: anti-virus, firewall, file encryption programs, spyware remover (anti-spyware).

We recommend that you install security software to help protect your computer from viruses and other security threats, and that you keep your security software up to date.

These are some of the best personal firewalls, antivirus software and others Internet security products that are available free for personal use.

  Antiviruses

 

Avira Free Antivirus is a free antivirus, that constantly scans your computer for malicious programs.

Ad-Aware Free Internet Security is no ordinary anti-spyware and anti-virus, offered to protect home computers from malware.

Comodo Internet Security is a complete form of protection against Hackers, Viruses, Trojans and Malware.

avast! Free Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus package for non-commercial, home users.

Dr.Web CureIt! is a freeware utility, which will help you quickly scan and cure Windows.

AVZ Antiviral Toolkit is a freeware application designed to delete adware and spyware modules, worms, trojans…

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  Firewalls

 

Comodo Internet Security is a complete form of protection against Hackers, Viruses, Trojans and Malware.

Online Armor Personal Firewall Free is a personal firewall, with HIPS and a host of other security features.

Comodo Firewall is a freeware firewall that provides protection from inbound and outbound attacks.

ZoneAlarm Free is an easy-to-use firewall that blocks hackers and other unknown threats.

Outpost Firewall Free is the first freeware firewall with an open architecture and support for plug-ins.

PC Tools Firewall Plus is powerful personal firewall for Windows, aimed at using at home computers.

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  Anti-Spyware

 

SuperAntiSpyware is a software application which can detect and remove harmful software.

Ad-Aware Free Internet Security is no ordinary anti-spyware and anti-virus, offered to protect home computers from malware.

AVZ Antiviral Toolkit is a freeware application designed to delete adware and spyware modules, worms, trojans…

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is an easy-to-use, simple, and effective anti-malware application.

Spyware Terminator is a full-feature spyware scanner that can remove spyware and other malware threats.

Emsisoft Anti-Malware is system scanning program, finding and destroying malicious software.

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  Encryption

 

TrueCrypt is a software system for establishing and maintaining an on-the-fly-encrypted volume.

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