Security Links:
- Owning and operating a computer comes with the responsibility of keeping it up to date and secure.
- Infected PCs are not only a threat to themselves and their owners, but also to everyone else that may come in contact with them.
- Plus, infections may cause your system to slow down or become unstable. And privacy concerns stem from infected system possibly transmitting data to unknown sources.
- Take some time and learn some basic principals of security and the tools needed to help do your part to keep your PC healthy.
- Below are some resources that will help.
- Note that you will find many FREE alternatives so there really is no excuse for not getting it done.
- Remember, as security goes up, usability goes down. Yes, it can take a bit of time, but the alternative can be much more costly.
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Anti-Virus, Security, Malware removal, Adware Removal, Spyware Removal Software: |
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| Product/Vendor Name: | Type of Product | Free Online Scan Available? | **Free Downloadable Version Available? |
| AVAST | AV + Security | No | |
| Avira AntiVir | AV + Security | No | Yes |
| BitDefender | AV + Security |
Yes (On demand scanner ONLY!) |
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| F-Secure | AV + Security | Yes | No (Trial Version available) |
| AVG (Grisoft) | AV + Security | No (tools available) | Yes |
| McAfee | AV + Security | Yes | No (Trial Available) |
| Panda | AV + Security | Yes | No (Trials Available) |
| PC-Cillin (Trend Micro) | AV + Security | Yes | No (Trials Available) |
| Ad_Aware (LavaSoft) | SpyWare/Adware Removal | No | Yes |
| SpyBot Search and Destroy | Spyware/AdWare Removal | No | Yes |
| Malwarebytes | Malware Removal | No | Yes |
| C.A. E-Trust | Security Suite | Yes | No (Trials Available) |
| OutPost Firewall (Agnitum) | FireWall | No | Yes |
| Microsoft Security Essentials | AV | No | Yes |
| Virus Total | Single File Multi-AV Scanner | YES | No |
| Symantec (Norton) | AV + Suite | Yes | No |
| ZoneAlarm (ZoneLabs) | FireWall & Suite | No | Yes |