shadowdude
cynic in training
I've decided to make an index of free, useful computer security applications so that they can all be found in one place.
Spyware Removers
Ad-Aware SE- Excellent spyware scanner and remover, highly recommended
Spybot Search & Destroy - Another excellent scanner and remover, immunizes against spyware as well.
Bazooka spyware&adware remover -Good scanner
Yahoo toolbar with anti-spy The yahoo toolbar with a quick anti-spyware scanner. espically good at cleaning out tracking cookies.
Spyware Preventers
SpywareBlaster - Immunizes your computer from spyware, highly recommended
SpywareGuard -provides real time protection against hijacks and spyware downloads.
Anti-Virus
AVG -anti-virus scanner and remover.
Avast -anti-virus scanner and remover.
AntiVir -scanner and remover.
Firewalls
ZoneAlarm Firewall - Over all best firewall, highly recommended.
Kerio Personal Firewall -basic firewall.
Outpost Personal Firewall -basic firewall and filter.
Spam Fighters
Mailwasher -protect your inbox!
Panicware - Pop-up and spyware scanner.
Privacy
ID Blaster -Prevent hackers and spammers from tracking you
Alternative Browsers
Firefox - A knock-your-socks-off alternative to IE. Is much safer since it doesn't have activex. Includes killer features like tabbed browsing, a built in pop-up blocker, and tons of themes and extensions. My personal favorite
Opera - another great browser with tabs, pop-up blocking, and customization. Much more secure than IE, although you have to put up with a small banner add.
Mozilla A browser suite. Includes tabs and pop-up blocking, as well as a mail client and IRC chat client. All your internet needs in one application.
Spyware Removers
Ad-Aware SE- Excellent spyware scanner and remover, highly recommended
Spybot Search & Destroy - Another excellent scanner and remover, immunizes against spyware as well.
Bazooka spyware&adware remover -Good scanner
Yahoo toolbar with anti-spy The yahoo toolbar with a quick anti-spyware scanner. espically good at cleaning out tracking cookies.
Spyware Preventers
SpywareBlaster - Immunizes your computer from spyware, highly recommended
SpywareGuard -provides real time protection against hijacks and spyware downloads.
Anti-Virus
AVG -anti-virus scanner and remover.
Avast -anti-virus scanner and remover.
AntiVir -scanner and remover.
Firewalls
ZoneAlarm Firewall - Over all best firewall, highly recommended.
Kerio Personal Firewall -basic firewall.
Outpost Personal Firewall -basic firewall and filter.
Spam Fighters
Mailwasher -protect your inbox!
Panicware - Pop-up and spyware scanner.
Privacy
ID Blaster -Prevent hackers and spammers from tracking you
Alternative Browsers
Firefox - A knock-your-socks-off alternative to IE. Is much safer since it doesn't have activex. Includes killer features like tabbed browsing, a built in pop-up blocker, and tons of themes and extensions. My personal favorite
Opera - another great browser with tabs, pop-up blocking, and customization. Much more secure than IE, although you have to put up with a small banner add.
Mozilla A browser suite. Includes tabs and pop-up blocking, as well as a mail client and IRC chat client. All your internet needs in one application.