FREE IT SECURITY SOFTWARE

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Avast - Free Antivirus software from a leader in the Antivirus industry

AxCrypt - Allows users to encrypt individual files to better secure their documents (please read all documentation before encrypting files).

BackOfficer Friendly​ - A simple intrusion detection system that will give users an alert of an attacker is trying to scan their computer.

BitDefender ​- Bootable anti-malware tool that can clean infected hard drives without booting their operating systems.

​CCleaner - Allows users to clean and maintain their computer and also provides file shredding capabilities.

CryptoPrevent Malware Prevention - Prevent Ransomware and other malicious software threats.

DBAN ​- Users can wipes their hard drives, so no file recovery software can be used against the drive.

Eraser ​- Allows users to shred individual documents, so they cannot be recovered.

​HTTPS Everywhere - A Firefox or Chrome plugin that will try and use encrypted connections to websites whenever possible.

LastPass​ - Password manager that makes web browsing easier and more secure.

McAfee Anti-rootkit - Fast Anti-rootkit removal tool​.

Macrium Reflect - Imaging software that allows users to create hard drive images that can be restored at a later time.

Malwarebytes - Anti-Spyware and Anti-Malware tool.

MyWot - Web browsers add-on that helps detect and warn about malicious sites before you visit them.

Open DNS​ - Internet Content Filtering that works on the Internet level.

​Recuva ​- Allows users to recover files that have not already been overridden.

​Refog Keylogger - Software keylogger that will allow you to capture all keystrokes and mouse clicks.

​Redo Backup & Recovery​ - User friendly backup and recovery software that takes an image of your computer's hard drive.

Sophos Anti-Rootkit - Anti-Rootkit software.

Spybot - Trusted Anti-Spyware and Anti-Malware tool.

TrueCrypt - Encrypt entire hard drives contents (WARNING: Using TrueCrypt is not secure as it may contain unfixed security issues).

Wifi Protector- Helps hide Internet traffic when using wireless hotspots.​

 

WEBSITES OF INTEREST

​​AllClearID - Watches the Internet for your social security number and credit card information.

AnnualCreditReport - Only place to get a truly free credit report each year.

Audit My PC - User-friendly site to conduct firewall test​.

​ShieldsUP! - Website that conducts port scan audits and other useful test.

Snopes - Site that can confirm or debunk any popular online scam circulating the Internet.

Strong Password Generator- Allows users to generate strong passwords that can help them be more protected​.

​The Register- Keep up on the latest IT Security stories that may help users better protect themselves and/or their businesses.

WiGLE - Shows a map of wireless routers in a given area.

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