Items

• Title
  Owner Notes
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• HijackThis
  "...if your PC is acting strange and you suspect that you've been victimized by malware... Try downloading and using Trend Micro's HijackThis, and with the help of experts, you may be able to track down the source of the problem and then fix it."
  
• SpywareBlaster
  " It stops the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, browser hijackers and other malware, and can also block spyware cookies."
  
• Comodo Firewall
  "provides top-notch protection from both inbound and outbound threats. "
  
• CCleaner
  "For anyone who wants to keep their browsing life private — and keep their system clean and running smoothly — this is a must-have download."
  
• Avast Home Edition
  "Avast Antivirus ... lightweight and takes up barely any RAM or system resources, it's simple to use, and it'll do everything you need by providing live, resident protection as well as scanning."
  
• NoScript
  "JavaScript, Java, plug-ins and other code found on Web pages can do serious damage to your PC.... The answer? A great Firefox extension called NoScript"
  
• Secunia PSI
  "PSI scans your PC, downloads a current vulnerabilities file, and alerts you to any software on your machine that is missing security patches"
  
• F-Secure Blacklight Rootkit Eliminator
  " It scans your PC for hidden processes, folders and files, then reports on what it finds." For advanced users only
  
• McAfee SiteAdvisor browser plug-in
  "The Web is filled with sites that harbor adware, spyware or worse.... McAfee SiteAdvisor is a great way to make sure you steer away from those sites. "
  
• SendShield
  "Whenever you send PowerPoint, Excel or Word documents via Outlook, it examines them to see if they have any of private information. "