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10 essential (and free!) security downloads for Windows
Stay safe from prying eyes and bad guys
Preston Gralla (Computerworld) 29/05/2008 09:42:31
Secunia Personal Software Inspector warns you when your software is missing security patches and will download the patches for you. SendShield checks outgoing Microsoft Office documents in Outlook to see whether they include information you'd prefer to be kept private. Avast Antivirus uses multiple shields to protect you against viruses, malware and other threats. If you suspect you've been victimized by malware, and all else fails, try HijackThis. SpywareBlaster stops ActiveX-based spyware from installing on your PC. Searching for rootkits with F-Secure BlackLight Rootkit Eliminator. The NoScript extension for Firefox turns off scripts, plug-ins and various code on a site-by-site basis. Comodo Firewall Pro offers several layers of firewall protection. It's a little more intrusive than other firewalls, but will keep your system locked down. McAfee SiteAdvisor helps you steer clear of dangerous Web sites. CCleaner does double duty: It protects your privacy and keeps your PC clean of junk.
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SpywareBlaster stops ActiveX-based spyware from installing on your PC.
SpywareBlaster stops ActiveX-based spyware from installing on your PC.
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