Darkside_RG > 15 Great, Free Security Programs

Morphius

Oct 27 2007, 06:44 PM

Found this thought it might be helpfull to some ...
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Turn your PC on, and you're immediately vulnerable to malicious attacks. But you can use these free applications to minimize the dangers and protect yourself.

From the moment you switch on your PC, your system faces countless Internet-borne dangers, including spyware attacks, viruses, Trojan horses, home-page hijackers, and hackers trying to weasel their way into your system. And the Internet isn't the only source of trouble. Anyone with access to your PC can invade your privacy by prying into which Web sites you visit--and learning a great deal more as well.
But fighting back is easy. We've found 15 great pieces of software--firewalls, spyware busters, antivirus software, rootkit killers, and general Internet security tools--designed to protect you against any dangers that come your way. They're free, they're powerful, and they're easy to use. So what are you waiting for? Start downloading.

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http://tech.msn.com/security/articlepcw.aspx?cp-documentid=5097379&page=1

Preventing and Eliminating Malware

1 : ZoneAlarm
2 :Comodo Firewall Pro
3 :Avast
4:AVG Anti-Rootkit
5:Spyware Blaster

Assessing Risks to Your System
Is it safe or isn't it? Whether you're asking this question about your own system, a site you'd like to visit,
or a link you're tempted to click, you need the right tools to help you understand the level of risk involved.
These utilities appraise the situation and deliver an informed assessment of where you stand.

6:AOL Active Security Monitor
7:McAfee SiteAdvisor
8:LinkScanner Lite
9:Internet Threat Meter
10:Trend Micro HijackThis

Covering Your Tracks and Cleaning Up
Encrypting private information, disabling potentially harmful scripts, and cleaning up accumulated detritus
are all ways to strengthen your security. These downloads help you keep things safe and orderly.

11:Kruptos 2
12:Transaction Guard
13:CCleaner
14:NoScript
15:File Shredder 2

most of us may be aware of these programs though they are all free more info about at link

just thought they may be helpfull to others

Please pm me if in wrong area thank you

Morphius@Darkside...

Mazuki

Oct 27 2007, 07:02 PM

great info, nice to have free apps

but don't take all of these too seriously, you have to understand that hackers don't target YOU they target a group of people

they are grouped by OS, programs they use, websites they visit, it's not that you are on the internet, it's what you do with your computer that might make you more vulnerable

and personally i wouldn't recomment the AOL security program as their own websites security is lacking at best. but the rest are well known, quality names

spc

Oct 27 2007, 09:36 PM

Nice morphi.
Dare I say I love you.

Morphius

Oct 28 2007, 03:27 AM

okidoki Howard

i dont care if you got webed feet i love you tooo eeeeeeeeeeeeeghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh NO

You havn't see fat frank about have you ..?

billywilliam111

Oct 28 2007, 03:29 AM

thanks for the info

PsychOPsych

Oct 28 2007, 09:53 PM

thanks morphius

spc

Oct 29 2007, 01:48 AM

QUOTE (morphius @ Oct 28 2007, 02:27 AM)

okidoki Howard

i dont care if you got webed feet i love you tooo eeeeeeeeeeeeeghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh NO

You havn't see fat frank about have you ..?

Surely our duck, human romance is doomed to failure.
Anyway get your kit off.

PoeHao

Oct 29 2007, 02:27 PM

ThanKs A LOT!

This will surely help guard my computer!

Keep it up Morph!

bitbizket

Nov 14 2007, 08:42 PM

Nice freewares.
I would like to add two more security programs to this which i find them usefull.

Online Armor Personal Firewall (Free) - http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-p...rewalls-ratings
http://www.tallemu.com/online_armor_free.html
Threatfire (Free) - http://www.threatfire.com/

kronictokr

Nov 19 2007, 01:37 AM

ive just tried comodo, great stuff, and free as mentioned above. they also make anti virus, anti malware , anti setting changer.... its all free

currently running comodo firewall, pg2, comodo antivirus, utorrent philter found on this site, and a couple others, and so far so good :)

checked that site out lots of good stuff. ill be going back. thanks

Elly79

Nov 26 2007, 06:51 PM

most might know this but an added thing to remember is where you go on the internet is a big thing for example the guy computer i worked on last week spent majority of his time on porno sites his computer was so infected i wanted to go as far as to just blow it up before touching it. I rarely have virus because i am careful about links I click on sites i visit. So if your one those men who are addicted to those sites at least use a separate rig to do your dirty work that way your treasure doesn't get clogged up with dirt.

oldphogey

Nov 26 2007, 10:20 PM

Thanks for that morphius, couple of those I haven't tried, but will now.

oldphogey

9crispin

Dec 23 2007, 01:18 AM

Very helpful list.

Ta

MrGreen

Dec 23 2007, 02:52 AM

QUOTE (Mazuki @ Oct 27 2007, 06:02 PM)

you have to understand that hackers don't target YOU they target a group of people

they are grouped by OS, programs they use, websites they visit, it's not that you are on the internet, it's what you do with your computer that might make you more vulnerable

I was wondering if anyone knows of any software which effectivly blocks your OS type and setup. I've only found one but that a proxy software (proxyway pro) and its a really farce to setup just to block your OS type.

Thanks

MrGreen

syn-ack

Jan 17 2008, 03:23 AM

QUOTE

I was wondering if anyone knows of any software which effectivly blocks your OS type and setup. I've only found one but that a proxy software (proxyway pro) and its a really farce to setup just to block your OS type.

Firefox with User Agent Switcher and NoScript use NoScript to disable javascript and use NoScript Options to block plugins flash java etc and block cookies, would be a start

kingofaidem

Jan 27 2008, 01:13 AM

Big security does not have to be big $bucks$!

Good Stuf Morph

cucina

Mar 26 2008, 09:51 PM

Thanks so much for these programs! I was wondering if you know that Btjunkie is offering an isp blocker? It isn't free but if it really blocks my online activities it would be worth it. I am really, really new at this so there is very little that I understand. I am reading guides and I understand some of them, but for the most part I guess I need a guide for dummies. I am retired and i'm enjoying the computer very much, but I want to be as safe as possible. Thank you for all the compassion and guides you have for new people. Cucina

SilverGhost_511

Jul 9 2008, 07:15 AM

Thats an ok list of programs you have put together. Personally I think you missed a few of the best of the freebie security software, but thats just my opinion. If I might, I would like to offer a few alternatives, but I'm not going to list links as any of these programs are very easy to find using the search engine of your choice.

As with any security type software, there is a large degree of personal choice.

FireFox - Use of any web browser that is more secure than MSIE is a good start.
Spywareblaster - A very good TSR spy/ad ware fighter...as long as it is kept up to date.
Spybot - See Above.
AdAware - See Above.

Peer Gaurdian - Very effective port scan blocker in both 32 and 64 bit versions.
Eset Nod 32 - Antivirus program with 30 day trial. (Unless You Know The Hack)
CCleaner - Mentioned above, but this program works so good, it's worth a second mention.

A few other system utillity programs to help releive the heas aches.

Ace Utillities
Aus Logics Disk Defrag
TuneUp Utillities 2008
Belarc

With all of these programs I just bet you could get a big suprise if you were to search the torrents for them, but I, as a system service technician, would never suggest anyone do anything that would be illegal or immoral.

LOL!

The_BishOp

Jul 22 2008, 06:19 AM

cheerz for this

perfects

Sep 15 2008, 05:34 AM

dear morphius,

i am using eraser for erasing the files and unused space in my system.
i hope you might add this program as well.

eraser : http://www.heidi.ie/node/6

thank you :)

C.G.Aracis

Oct 3 2008, 10:41 PM

Great..thanks for the tips

....I prefer free tools for my pc cleaning and protecting...lol Im kind of scared to use the riped,hacked and whatever programs for this

, I even have my very own XP,but yea I come to the darkside to steel movies,games,music etc...I dont care about that....but I like to use free programs, makes me feel better

gocool

Nov 12 2008, 07:44 AM

Thanks for the info morphius

sherlockh22

Nov 17 2008, 01:17 AM

QUOTE (Elly79 @ Nov 26 2007, 07:51 PM)

most might know this but an added thing to remember is where you go on the internet is a big thing for example the guy computer i worked on last week spent majority of his time on porno sites his computer was so infected i wanted to go as far as to just blow it up before touching it. I rarely have virus because i am careful about links I click on sites i visit. So if your one those men who are addicted to those sites at least use a separate rig to do your dirty work that way your treasure doesn't get clogged up with dirt.

i wouldn't say i was addicted and i wouldn't say i was dirty but i did down a WMV file. Windows Media player has access to the internet. as soon as i started playing the file it went online. i had to pull the cord out of the modem to stop it.
your right, it is dodgy playing with porn but i have found that if it doesn't play on VLC then i discard it with no comebacks.
VLC doesn't have any access to the internet unless you enable it.

unclemonty

Nov 2 2009, 11:35 PM

PeerBlock is worth a look as an updated version of Peer Guardian. It will run on Vista and Win 7 which i don't believe Peer Guardian did.

http://www.peerblock.com/