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 00 * These links were last updated: 30-January-2012
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Articles & reference materials
Includes tutorials and usage hints.
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01a * Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
"A utility that can detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware monitors every process and stops malicious processes before they even start." Current: v1.60.0.1800
http://www.malwarebytes.org |
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01b * Malwarebytes Forum > Research Center > Newest Rogue Threats
A forum dicussing the most recent attack vectors.
http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showforum=30 |
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02 * Comodo Firewall
Free and fully-functional. The firewall is recommended for a broadband connection (DSL/Cable) even if you have a router because it has EXCELLENT outbound filtering. The default WinXP firewall is not as secure due to having minimal outbound filtering (the default WinVista/Win7 firewall is SLIGHTLY better). The anti-virus works well too, though it is no longer free. Can be set up as bundled (installs both) or unbundled (installs firewall only).
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com |
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03a * Avast Free Anti-Virus
A very effective free anti-virus package, good basic protection. Requires annual registration, but otherwise fully functional with minimal resource use. The paid version is worth it, too. Current: v6
http://www.avast.com |
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03b * Avira Anti-Virus
Another very effective free anti-virus package, also good basic protection. A bit mor obtrusive than Avast!, but otherwise fully functional with minimal resource use. The paid version is worthy, too. Their freely-downloadable bootable-CD "Rescue System CD" is very powerful—and it's updated up to three times a day.
http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus |
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03c * Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
"Use Microsoft Security Essentials to guard against viruses, spyware, and other evil software. It provides real-time protection for your home or small business PCs. MSE is free (but your PC must run genuine Windows to install Microsoft Security Essentials) and we designed it to be simple to install and easy to use. It runs quietly and efficiently in the background so you don't have to worry about interruptions or making updates." Effective and completely free.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentials |
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03d * Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus (free edition)
Another EXCELLENT virus checker and removal tool. Lower system overhead than Norton, but higher than some others. Updated often. The "Free AVG" link is is on the left side. Now with integrated spyware blocking and anti-phishing technology. These days, I prefer Avast! Current: v2012
http://Free.AVG.com |
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04 * ERUNT -- XP Registry backup tool
Does a FULL backup of the Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 Registry. Note that ERUNT works just fine under Windows Vista and Windows 7--just right-click the program icon and select "Run as Administrator". You can make this change permanent by right-clicking on the program icon and selecting the "Compatibility" tab, then checking the "Run as Administrator" box. Also includes NTRegOpt, an excellent Registry optimizer. Current: v1.1j
http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt |
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05 * XP Anti-Spy -- turn off the Microsoft "phone home" functions, and more
Did you know that Windows, by default, monitors your computer usage and reports back to Microsoft? Slow it down, at least, with this tool that edits the Registry to control many aspects of system behavior. Works for Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 (like ERUNT, set "Run as Administrator" for Vista or Win7). Current: v3.98-1
http://www.xpantispy.org |
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06 * COMODO System-Cleaner -- multi-function system cleaner
"Comodo System-Cleaner is a file cleaner, disk registry cleaner, and privacy cleaner that includes our unique feature: SafeDelete™. With SafeDelete™, accidental deletions are a worry of the past." One of my favorites. Current: v3 series
http://system-cleaner.comodo.com |
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07 * Glary Utilities -- multi-function system cleaner
"Glary Utilities offers numerous powerful and easy-to-use system tools and utilities to fix, speed up, maintain and protect your PC. It allows you to clean common system junk files, as well as invalid registry entries and Internet traces." Current: v2.39.0.1310
http://www.download.com/Glary-Utilities/3000-2094_4-10508531.html |
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08 * CCleaner -- formerly Crap Cleaner
Performs two functions well -- removes trash files from the system's hard drive(s) AND removes invalid entries from the Windows Registry. A little more intrusive than the "Glary Utilities"--but this is sometimes useful. Current: v3.13
http://www.ccleaner.com/download |
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09 * Secunia PSI (Personal Software Inspector)
"98 out of 100 PCs have 1 or more insecure programs installed! Download the free Secunia PSI and check your PC for insecure programs exposing you to security threats!" Now has a whole new look and the ability to update software from within the program itself. Current: v2.0.0
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal |
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10 * SpywareBlaster -- spyware/adware blocking tool
Configures browsers to reject spyware attacks. Complements the "Immunize" function of Spybot - S & D. Free and paid versions. Current: v4.5
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html |
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11 * Spybot - Search & Destroy -- spyware/adware removal tool
A very useful tool against spyware and advertising cookies. The newest version includes bug-fixes and a cleaner user interface. The site also features informative links and discussion forums. Current: v1.6.2 and v2.0 beta 4
http://www.safer-networking.org |
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12 * CodeStuff Starter -- startup & process tool
View and manipulate the list of programs launched at startup. Disable or remove unneeded stuff! Also shows and/or kills running processes.
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/starter.html |
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13 * HijackThis -- startup-scanner and more
A tool for examining the Windows Registry startup list and running processes in detail, then fixing problems interactively (once you know how -- do nothing until you get advice). Use this tool only AFTER running "Spybot - Search & Destroy" and "Spyware Doctor." Now distributed by Trend Micro; get support from TM and MANY others. Current version 2.04
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis |
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14 * SUPERAntiSpyware -- spyware/adware removal tool
"Removes ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!" A relatively new and VERY effective adware/spyware removal tool, with free and paid versions, thus no real-time scanning in the free version. Useful in conjunction with Spybot - S & D.
http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com |
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15 * Gibson Research -- Windows utilities & security tools
Free tools to turn off several dangerous "services". Much more secure than just patching, and it includes tests, including the "Shields Up!" firewall test.
http://www.GRC.com |
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Ad-blocking HOSTS file
A HOSTS file is an optional list which tells Windows which numerical address is associated with which URL. This file is a very simple hack which intercepts ad-server URLs and redirects them to non-existent numerical addresses.
http://everythingisnt.com/hosts.html |
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IE-SPYAD: Restricted Sites List for Internet Explorer
Registry add-in (now via ZonedOut) that moves known malware sites to the "Restricted" zone in IE to block the nasties.
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm |
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Norton (Symantec) Virus Removal Tools Page
A list of freely-downloadable tools for removing individual viruses and Trojans from your system. I'm not a big fan of Norton, but these ARE useful tools!
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/tools.list.html |
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PrcView -- process viewer & tool
This powerful tool allows a user to view (and kill, if desired) running threads and processes to help pinpoint problems or "lighten the load". Current: v5.2.15.1
http://www.teamcti.com/pview/prcview.htm |
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ZonedOut -- zone manager for Internet Explorer
This utility manages the "zones" in IE: Trusted, Restricted, etc. In conjunction with the IE-SPYAD plugin, it can help block malware downloads in Internet Explorer.
http://www.funkytoad.com/content/view/15/33 |
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