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Antivirus and Antimalware
| (short)Name & Link | Commercial Use? | VISTA ? | Short Description |
| a-squared (a²) Free | NO | YES | a-squared is a complementary product to antivirus software and desktop firewalls on MS Windows computers. Antivirus software specializes in detecting classic viruses. Many available products have weaknesses in detecting other malicious software (Malware) like Trojans, Dialers, Worms and Spyware (Adware). a-squared fills the gap that malware writers exploit. No conflicts with resident antivirus programs. |
| Ad-Aware Free | NO | YES | Ad-Aware Personal provides advanced protection from known data-mining, aggressive advertising, Trojans, dialers, malware, browser hijackers, and tracking components. No real time protection in the free edition! |
| avast! Home Edition | NO | YES | A free and reasonable Antivirus program. |
| AVG Free | NO | YES | A free and reasonable Antivirus program. |
| Avira AntiVir Personal | NO | YES | A free and reasonable Antivirus program. |
| Bazooka | YES | YES | Bazooka™ Adware and Spyware Scanner detects a multitude of spyware, adware, trojan, keylogger, foistware and trackware components. The scanning process will only take about two seconds and tell you how to uninstall the potentially unwanted applications using simple step-by-step instructions or put you in contact with the vendor for the most up-to-date and safe uninstall instructions. So, the program does not remove anything, it (only) gives you info and instructions if available. |
| Bit defender Free Edition | NO | A free Antivirus program. You find it under “Downloads”-”Home/Home office”. You're required to provide a valid email address to get a download link. | |
| ClamWin Free Antivirus (P) | YES | YES | A free Antivirus program for Windows. Can run standalone! It does not include a real-time scanner. |
| Comodo BOClean | YES | YES | Comodo BOClean protects your computer against trojans, malware and other threats. It constantly scans your system in the background and intercepts any recognized trojan activity. The software can ask the user what to do, or run in unattended mode and automatically shutdown and remove any suspected trojan application. Use it as additional protection next to your antivirus program: your antivirus acts as a burglar alarm, BOClean acts as a motion detector. On Vista problems with updating under limited user accounts. See Forum for solutions. |
| Dr.Web CureIt! | YES | YES | Dr.Web CureIt! is a standalone antivirus and antispyware scanner that scans your PC for viruses, trojans, adware, spyware, hack tools, rootkits, and other malware. The program does not require an installation and can be run from a USB drive. This is an on-demand scanner only, it can detect and remove virus infections but does not provide any real-time protection. Updates require re-download of the entire program. |
| DriveSentry | NO | YES | DriveSentry uses whitelisting technology, combined with blacklists of known viruses and realtime program advice from the DriveSentry Advisor Community to provide zero-day protection. |
| F-Secure BlackLight | YES | YES | F-Secure BlackLight detects objects that are hidden from users and security tools and offers the user an option to remove them. The main purpose is to fight rootkits and all kinds of malware that use rootkits. F-Secure offers Blacklight as a free online scan and as a free standalone tool. |
| Gmer | YES | YES | Gmer is primary a rootkit scanner which offers additional functionality. The interface looks very user friendly but the settings, options and the results require at last basic knowledge of rootkits and other means of harming the system to apply and interpretate them in the correct way. It can best be described as a combination of Sysinternals's RootkitRevealer and Process Explorer. The program can list running processes, modules, Windows services, and other hidden things in addition to scanning for the presence of rootkits. GMER also allows to monitor some system functions. Gmer notifies the user if it spots something suspicious and displays those results in red in the main window. Here you can find a Gmer tutorial. See the Gmer Faq for uninstall instructions. (On my Vista not all files where located where they were expected to be). |
| HijackThis | YES | YES | HijackThis scans your Windows computer to find settings that may have been changed by spyware, malware or other unwanted programs. HijackThis creates a report, or log file, with the results of the scan. To be used under guidance on a forum (for the most of us). Very powerful tool. |
| Malicious Software Removal | YES | YES | This tool checks your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software and helps to remove the infection if it is found. Microsoft releases an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month. The version of the tool delivered by Microsoft Update and Windows Update runs in the background and then reports if an infection is found. If you would like to run this tool more than once a month, use the download version. You can also run it online from http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx . (See link for Windows Live OneCare safety scanner. IE or MSN required.) |
| MBAM (Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware) | NO | YES | MBAM is a good antivirus/malware scanner and is very effective with current malware. Realtime protection, scheduled updating and scheduled scanning is only available in the paid version. |
| McAfee SiteAdvisor | NO | YES | SiteAdvisor is an Internet service that warns users when downloading software or filling out forms on a web site that may make them victims of malware or spam. The plugin is available for Internet Explorer and Firefox and displays a color rating for each site visited: Green – Safe, Yellow – Caution, Red – Warning unsafe, Grey - The site has not been tested, or is in the process of being tested. Relies entirely on white lists. Display the safety ratings over your current Google or Yahoo search result page. |
| MS Windows Defender | YES | This is a program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. Windows Defender is included with all versions of Windows Vista and is available to download for Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or later. | |
| Multi Virus Cleaner (MVC) (P) | YES | YES | Multi Virus Cleaner is a free, stand-alone utility (like Stinger) used to detect and remove major viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when cleaning infected systems. |
| Rising Antivirus Free Edition | NO | YES | Rising Antivirus protects against all types of viruses, Trojans, worms, rootkits and other malicious programs and HIPS real time protection. The free version offers the same level of protection as the commercial version. Not as popular as AVG but better. Moderate on resourses. |
| RootkitRevealer (P) | YES | RootkitRevealer is an advanced rootkit detection utility. Its output lists Registry and file system API discrepancies that MAY indicate the presence of a user-mode or kernel-mode rootkit. Be aware, it's up to YOU to examine the results! You should examine all discrepancies and determine the likelihood that they indicate the presence of a rootkit. Unfortunately, there is no definitive way to determine, based on the output, if a rootkit is present, but you should examine all reported discrepancies to ensure that they are explainable. If you determine that you have a rootkit installed, search the web for removal instructions. This is probably a tool for experienced users. | |
| Runscanner | YES | YES | Runscanner scans your system for all configured running programs and autostart locations and detects autostart programs, spyware, adware, homepage hijackers, unverified drivers and other problems. Startup analyzer utilities are hard to use for novice computer users but this one is easier because it has online malware analysis, MD5 hash calculation of files + online file rating and online lookup of scanned entries. All this makes RunScanner easier to determine which entries are likely to be malicious. The “beginner mode” is for users with little computer knowledge that want to do a scan and upload their results to a forum or send their results to a malware specialist. You can import and export your results and let a specialist helper help you to solve your problems. It also has a powerful process killer, Host file editor, backup and restore. “Expert mode” is for advanced users for tweaking startups, scanning, reporting, filtering. Delete features are made available in expert mode. Always consult an expert before fixing entries on your system...unless you are one of course. |
| Spybot | NO | YES | Antispyware program: Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove spyware of different kinds from your computer. Has some useful tools and functions on board. |
| Spyware Terminator | YES | YES 32 BIT | Spyware Terminator is a full-feature adware and spyware scanner with real-time protection that can remove or quarantine spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, home page hijackers and other malware threats. Spyware Terminator offers manual and scheduled scans as well as real-time protection for your browser settings, HOSTS file, startup entries and other system areas. The program can optionally use ClamAV for additional virus protection. Other features include a file analysis tool, system restore, Locked File Removal, integrated spyware reporting, automatic updates and more. This app is as good as Adaware or Spybot. Bundles Web Security Guard for IE only. Untick that install if you dont want or need it. I do NOT recommend installing Crawlers toolbar. |
| Spywareblaster | NO | YES | Prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software. Blocks spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox. Restricts the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet Explorer. |
| Stinger (P) | YES | YES | Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection. |
| SUPERAntiSpyware | NO | YES | SUPERAntiSpyware scans your computer for known Spyware, Adware, Malware, and other types of threats, and allows you to remove or quarantaine them. The program includes a Repair feature that allows you to restore various settings which are often changed by malware programs, but usually not corrected by simply removing the parasite. The free version lacks real-time blocking and protection as well as several other advanced options. |
| Trend Micro Sysclean Package | YES | YES 32 BIT | Can be used to scan computers for possible virus infections. Like Stinger, but more complete and very good! Download sysclean.com and the latest virus pattern file (lptxxx.zip) to a folder. Extract the pattern file to that same folder. You may remove the ZIP package. Optionally restart Windows in Safe Mode before scanning. Start sysclean.com. |
| Threatfire | NO | YES | ThreatFire provides behavior-based security monitoring and protects you from malicious programs such as Trojans, viruses, malware and other threats without relying on any signature updates. It should be used along with your regular anti-virus program, adding an additional level of security to your system. The program continuously analyzes the behavior of processes and programs on your system and alerts you if it detects suspicious actions - you can then decide whether to allow or block the activity. It comes ready-to-use and does not require any difficult configuration, however it also offers flexible rule settings that allow advanced users to customize the protection. |
| ZonedOut | YES | YES | ZonedOut is a complete Internet Explorer Security Zone Manager. Manage Zone Sites at the Current User and Local Machine level in style. No installation needed. It is highly recommended to use this in combination with IE-Spyad for ZonedOut . |
ONLINE Antivirus and Antimalware
| (short)Name & Link | Commercial Use? | VISTA ? | Short Description |
| Bit defender AV online | YES | YES | Online antivirus/malware scanner. ActiveX, so only IE browser! |
| DOXdesk Parasite detector | YES | YES | Online malware scanner. Scan only! ActiveX, so only IE browser! |
| Jotti online AV scan | YES | YES | Online antivirus/malware scanner: upload your suspected file and let it be scanned by 20 antivirus programs. Scan only! |
| KAV Online File Scanner | YES | YES | Online antivirus/malware scanner. Scan only! |
| McAfee FreeScan | YES | YES | Online antivirus/malware scanner. Scan only! IE only! |
| Online trojan scanner | YES | YES | Online trojan scanner. Scan only! ActiveX, so only IE browser! |
| Panda anitivirus online | YES | YES | Online antivirus scan: removes viruses, worms and trojans, but no spyware, dialers, security risks, etc. For the disinfect functionality you need to register. |
| Trend Micro HouseCall | YES | YES | Online antivirus/malware scanner. |
| VirusTotal | YES | YES | Online antivirus/malware file-scanner: a free service for scanning suspicious files using 39 antivirus engines. Scan only! |
| X-Cleaner Micro edition | YES | YES | Online antivirus/malware scanner. |
| WebRoot Spy Audit | YES | YES | Online antivirus/malware scanner. Scan only! |
Encryption
| (short)Name & Link | Commercial Use? | VISTA ? | Short Description |
| Blowfish Advanced CS (P) | YES | YES 32 BIT | This is a file encryption program that protects your files with a key built from a password or a key disk. Encryption with Blowfish, Twofish, AES, RC4, TDES, Serpent or CAST ; data compression using LZSS, deflate and BZIP2 ; secure wiping of files and clearing of empty disk space. |
| ClipSecure (P) | YES | YES | ClipSecure is a simple, secure text encryption utility that uses the Windows clipboard, and therefore can be used with any text-based program like email clients, word processors etc. It uses the AES (Rijndael), Blowfish, Cast256, Mars, RC6, Serpent and Twofish encryption standard. You can encrypt and decrypt text using a keyboard hotkey, or manually from the tray icon. The program encrypts and decrypts fully automatic, there is no need to highlight the text first or to copy it to the clipboard. |
| Cryptainer LE | YES | YES 32 BIT | It is a 128 bit disk encryption software. It creates encrypted containers (vaults) of upto 25 MB each to store any type of data. You can encrypt files and folders by simply dragging and dropping them into this vault. Additionally, it lets you create secure e-mail files that you can sent to anyone. |
| Drag'n'Crypt ULTRA (P) | YES | YES 32 BIT | A small file encryption tool with strong TEA algorithm. You drag the file to be coded simply on the program window ( the drop zone) and the program codes the file with the very safe TEA coding algorithm. Decoding succeeds just as fast and in the same way. |
| Free CompuSec | YES | YES 32 BIT | A Security Suite that protects Notebook and Desktop PCs. It provides Access Control, Single Sign On, Hard Disk Encryption, CD encryption, file encryption, network encryption and VoIP encryption. |
| FreeOTFE (P) | YES | YES | FreeOTFE is a free, open source, "on-the-fly" transparent disk encryption program for PCs and PDAs. Using this software, you can create one or more encrypted "virtual disks". Admin rights needed for using portable mode drivers. |
| Lockdisk | YES | Free 256 BIT Encryption Software, Creates multiple encrypted virtual drive to store any type of data. | |
| Omziff (P) | YES | YES | Omziff is a straightforward encryption utility that uses various cryptographic algorithms to encrypt and decrypt textual files. These algorithms include: Blowfish, Cast128, Gost, IDEA, Misty1, AES/Rijndael, and Twofish. Omziff also generates random passwords, splits files, and does secure file deletion according to DOD Standards. |
| Remora USB Disk Guard (P) | YES | YES | Remora USB Disk Guard is a small tool performed as a file encryption switch in your usb drive. With Remora USB Disk Guard, you can secure all your files anytime and anywhere. Encrypt and decrypt files and folders, using strong 128 bits encryption technique. Designed to be run from a USB drive but functions perfectly well from a normal fixed disk too! |
| Remora USB File Guard (P) | YES | YES | An encryption tool designed to be run from a USB drive. Use the "Import" function to add files to the virtual storage, which will be encrypted and optionally compressed. Similarly, you can decrypt files using the "Export" function. Provides in fast encryption and compression using strong 128 bits encryption technique, and at least a 50% compression rate to double your storage capacity. Be aware: You can drag-and-drop files from Windows Explorer into the virtual storage, but the files will only be copied without encryption. To encrypt files, you need to use the "Import" function. |
| SteganoG (P) | YES | SteganoG hides confidential data of all kinds in such a way in a bitmap file that the picture remains apparently unchanged. For the security of your data the coding procedures RC4, Blowfish, TEA, Twofish and Skipjack are to you at the disposal. SteganoG requires MSVBVM50.DLL to run. To decrypt the message, the receiver needs a copy of the program, needs to know the used encryption standard, needs to know the used bits/bytes and the password. | |
| Toucan (P) | YES | YES | Toucan allows you to synchronise, backup and secure your data. It features four synchronisation modes: copy, update, mirror and equalise. It creates backups using ZIP or 7-Zip formats. Encryption is based on the Blowfish |
| TrueCrypt (P) | YES | YES | Free open-source disk encryption software for Windows XP/2000/2003 and Linux Creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk. Encrypts an entire hard disk partition or a storage device such as USB flash drive. It supports multiple encryption algorithms. TrueCrypt can run in so-called 'traveller' mode, which means that it does not have to be installed on the operating system under which it is run. However, there are two things to keep in mind: You need administrator privileges in order to able to run TrueCrypt in 'traveller' mode or it must be installed by an admin on the computer you're working at so limited users kan use it. Also, after examining the registry file, it may be possible to tell that TrueCrypt was run (and that a TrueCrypt volume was mounted) on a Windows system even if it is run in traveller mode. If you need to solve these problems, the developers recommend using BartPE for this purpose. For further information on BartPE, see the question “Is it possible to use TrueCrypt without leaving any 'traces' on Windows?” in the section Frequently Asked Questions. |
HOSTS file security and management
| (short)Name & Link | Commercial Use? | VISTA ? | Short Description |
| HostsXpert 4.0 (P) | YES | YES | HostsXpert is a good Hosts file manager (for Win98 - Vista). Edit, update, download and merge your hosts files with ease. Besides providing in regular management features (editing, backup,merge,etc.) it can restore the hosts file to Microsoft's original hosts file, manage whitelisted domains, merge with or replace your existing hosts file with either MVPs Hosts file or HpHosts file. You can download both and replace your existing hosts file with a new one from WHITIN the program. (Make your hosts file writable if it isn't). Both hosts file websites offer an email subscription service for notification of updates and are listed here in my list below. In most cases a large HOSTS file (over 135 kb) tends to slow down the machine. This only occurs in W2000/XP/Vista. Windows 98 and ME are not affected. To resolve this, disable your DNS client service. (Set the service to MANUAL to be safe). |
| HPHOSTS file | YES | YES | HpHosts is a community managed and maintained hosts file that offers an additional layer of protection against access to ad, tracking and malicious websites. You can use HostsXpert to manage your hosts file and use THIS hosts file. In most cases a large HOSTS file (over 135 kb) tends to slow down the machine. This only occurs in W2000/XP/Vista. Windows 98 and ME are not affected. To resolve this, disable your DNS client service. (Set the service to MANUAL to be safe). |
| MVPS hosts file | NO | YES | You can use a HOSTS file to block ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and even most hijackers. This is accomplished by blocking the connection(s). In many cases using a well designed HOSTS file can speed the loading of web pages by not having to wait for these ads, annoying banners, hit counters, etc. to load. This is a good, popular hosts file, regulary updated. The download includes a simple batch file (mvps.bat) that will rename the existing HOSTS file to HOSTS.MVP then copy the included updated HOSTS file to the proper location. You can use HostsXpert to manage your hosts file and use THIS hosts file. In most cases a large HOSTS file (over 135 kb) tends to slow down the machine. This only occurs in W2000/XP/Vista. Windows 98 and ME are not affected. To resolve this, disable your DNS client service. (Set the service to MANUAL to be safe). |
Password management
| (short)Name & Link | Commercial Use? | VISTA ? | Short Description |
| Access Manager | NO | YES | Access Manager is a software solution that keeps all your passwords in one, simple to use list. One 'Master Password' is all that is needed to access all your passwords. You can view or edit your passwords, and drag & drop or copy passwords to web pages and other software. Strong encryption keeps your information safe. |
| Keepass (P) | YES | YES | KeePass is a free/open-source 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 with one master key or a key-disk. So you only have to remember one single master password or insert the key-disk to unlock the whole database. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES and Twofish). |
| nPassword (P) | YES | It's a light, portable password manager that encrypts using 256-bit AES. Features macros and direct shortcut actions that cannot be tracked by keyloggers, clipboard hooking protection, dragable record fields, built-in password generator,etc . Interface trough tree database with folders, drag-drop, reordering etc. | |
| Password Corral | YES | Password Corral uses Blowfish or Diamond2 encryption to encrypt all the information you store in the program. Each password can have both a short description and comments which can also contain hyperlinks. Each password entry can also have an expiration date to remind you to change the password. The program can be set to time out to the Windows system tray area after a specified period of system inactivity and be protected by your master password, so even if you forget to close Password Corral and walk away from your PC, your password information can still be protected. | |
| Password Generator (Gajin) (P) | YES | It can generate WEP- and WPA2-keys (for Wireless LAN) and standard Internet passwords using character templates (vowels [e,E], consonants [k,K], numbers, upper-lowercase, special chars, syllabs and so on, including combinations). | |
| Password Safe (P) | YES | Password Safe keeps all your passwords and personal data secure with 256-bit encryption: Blowfish or Rijndael. Stores different kinds of personal data, from Credit card and PIN numbers to website passwords, door entry and alarm codes , etc. Protection with one Master Password. | |
| Paswoord recovery | YES | Cain & Abel is a password recovery tool for Microsoft Operating Systems. It allows easy recovery of various kind of passwords, encrypted passwords. | |
| Winguard Pro free | YES | YES | With WinGuard Pro you can password protect your programs, windows and web pages in one easy to use program. It lets you lock features of your system so that nobody can use them while you are away. |
Privacy
| (short)Name & Link | Commercial Use? | VISTA ? | Short Description |
| CCleaner (P) | YES | YES | A multi functional system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system. Has a registry cleaner on board. |
| Cleanup! | YES | It is a powerful and easy-to-use application that removes temporary files created while surfing the web, empties the Recycle Bin, deletes files from your temporary folders and more. | |
| ClearProg (P) | YES | YES | ClearProg deletes the surftracks of the browser: cookies, history, etc. Supported browsers: Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla, FireFox and Opera. It can clean the recycle bin, windows temp files, MRU lists,... Has a plugin function on board. |
| Index.Dat suite | YES | Index.dat Suite is a program that allows you not only to delete the index.dat files, temporary internet files, temp files, cookies and history, but it also allows you to view the index.dat files on your system. |
Security Tests
| (short)Name & Link | Commercial Use? | VISTA ? | Short Description |
| BrowserSpy | YES | YES | BrowserSpy is a collection of online tests that shows you what a website can collect of information about you. |
| Firewall online testsite | YES | YES | Free service for testing your computer internet security. |
| Firewall online testsite | YES | YES | Firewall testing service. |
| GFI Email Security Testing Zone | YES | YES | Is your email system secure against email viruses and attacks? Find out now by doing a vulnerability check on your email system! |
| Kephyr Popup Killer | YES | YES | No pop-up blocker is perfect, but some are better than others. This test helps you determine if you have a good popup ad stopper. |
| Scanit's Browser Security Test | YES | YES | Online browser security test service. |
Secure Notepads
| (short)Name & Link | Commercial Use? | VISTA ? | Short Description |
| Crypditor (P) | YES | YES | Cypditor is a text editor to save your data with a secure encryption algorithm (256-bit AES). No other software needed: application and documents are in one, because the mechanism to encrypt and decrypt the text files is part of it. Crypditor is designed to store your serial numbers, passwords, phone numbers and notes fast and simple in a safe place. |
| CryptNote (P) | YES | YES | CryptNote is a small, secure text editor. It transparently encrypts or decrypts user text with the AES/Rijndael algorithm. All you have to do is type a password when prompted and use it like the Notepad. |
| fSekrit (P) | YES | YES | fSekrit is a small application for keeping encrypted notes using strong encryption with 256-bit AES/Rijndael in CBC mode. The advantage of fSekrit is that notes are truly self-contained; the editor program and your note are merged together into a tiny self-contained program file (.EXE), removing the need to install a special application to view your data. Now, sending .exe's over email can be problematic, so it's a good idea to zip the .exe before sending over email! (Or use another workaround) |
Secure deletion
| (short)Name & Link | Commercial Use? | VISTA ? | Short Description |
| DPWipe (P) | YES | YES | This little program wipe file(s) and folder secure. Support the following method:Normal delete (not secure). Single overwrite.DoD wipe: US Department of Defense of Defense 5220.22 compliant wiping) and Gutmann's Maximum Security 35 pass wiping method. This program support DRAG & DROP. |
| Eraser (P) | YES | YES | Eraser is an advanced security tool (for Windows), which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns. |
| Ultrashredder (P) | YES | UltraShredder is a standalone, USB portable file shredder which deletes sensitive files by overwriting them with random characters, and then bypasses the recycle bin. The program is a great and light tool to destroy sensitive data, and makes no changes to your system. Uses Drag & Drop. |
System Security
| (short)Name & Link | Commercial Use? | VISTA ? | Short Description |
| Returnil Virtual System Personal Edition | NO | YES 32BIT | The Returnil Virtual System Personal Edition is a powerful virtualization technology that completely mirrors your actual computer setup and it can create a virtual storage disk within your PC where you can save documents, data, and files while using the System Protection feature. Very simple: protection is ON or OFF. A restart of the system is the only way to turn Returnil’s protection off. When the Virtual System Protection is OFF, you can install or remove programs, save documents within the Windows disk drive, install security upgrades and software patches, alter configurations, and update user accounts. When it is ON, no actual changes will occur on your primary partition. While Returnil works extremely well for temporarily installing and testing programs within the virtual environment, programs that require a restart to install cannot be tested with Returnil as the restart switches off the virtual layer! |
| SandBoxie | NO | YES | This program works on the principle of the 'sandbox'. Sandboxie alows other programs like Internet Explorer or Firefox to run in a separate and protected memory space. All attempts to write files to the hard drive, are being send to a temporary en afterwards erasable folder. This approach gives malafide applications (like spyware) no chance to nest themselves permanently on a PC. |
Miscellaneous
| (short)Name & Link | Commercial Use? | VISTA ? | Short Description |
| Dr.Web LinkCheckers | YES | YES | Dr.Web LinkCheckers are plugins for Firefox/Thunderbird, IE and Opera to scan any web link before it is opened, or any file before it is downloaded onto your computer for viruses and all kinds of malicious programs. The plug-in for Mozilla Firefox also scans links in e-mail messages processed by Mozilla Thunderbird. Say you want to visit a web-page but are not sure there are no viruses there. Right-click the link you want to visit. In the opened contextual menu select “Scan with Dr.Web”. Wait for the check result. The scan will be done on Doctor Web, Ltd.`s servers with the most up-to-date version of the Dr.Web scanner and the latest updates of the virus definitions database. |
| EULAlyzer | NO | YES | EULAlyzer can analyze license agreements and provide a detailed listing of potentially interesting words and phrases. Discover if the software you're about to install displays pop-up ads, transmits personally identifiable information, uses unique identifiers to track you, or more. |
| KeyScrambler Personal | YES | YES | KeyScrambler Personal protects all your login information from keyloggers. It defeats keyloggers by encrypting your keystrokes at the keyboard driver level. When the encrypted keystrokes reach your browser, KeyScrambler then decrypts them so you see exactly the keys you've typed. Keyloggers can only record the encrypted keys. With this app, no keylogger can steel your login data. Supported: IE and Firefox. |
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