Listed are 15 of the Best Free Internet Security Utilities and Programs. These Utilities and Programs are free from adware and any other malicious code.
- Malwarebytes AntiMalware – Identifies and removes malicious software from your computer.
- AVG AntiVirus – Antivirus utility and one of the most popular.
- SuperAntiSpyware – Detect and Remove Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers, Parasites, Rootkits and many other types of threats.
- Panda Cloud Antivirus (beta) – Protection against the viruses. It’ is light weight as all the work is done within the cloud.
- Avira AntiVir – Personal Protection and security against viruses, worms, Trojan horses and dialers.
- avast! Home Edition – Antivirus utility.
- McAfee Stinger – Detect and remove specific viruses, including one of the most malicious worms – W32/Conficker worm.
- WinPatrol – Provides alerts on hijackings, malware attacks and critical changes made to your computer without your permission.
- Spybot Search & Destroy – Antispyware utility.
- TrueCrypt – Encrypts an entire hard disk partition and other storage devices such as a USB flash drive.
- Malware Destroyer – Malware removal tool.
- Eraser – Secure data removal tool.
- Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition – Antispyware utility.
- McAfee Rootkit Detective – Detect and clean rootkits that are running on the computer.
- Hijack This 2 – Hijackers detection and removal utility.
I also recommend WOT (Web of Trust) add-on for IE and Firefox. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It’s easy and it’s free.
What internet security utilities and programs are you using that should be included in this list?
Great list! I might want to add Microsoft Security Essentials too (a free antivirus). It’s pretty light weight and works :)
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Michael,
I looked into that utility and passed it up because I never used it. I never like telling others about a product unless I have used it before.
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Great list Frank! I like to see them all summed up.
Spybot Search & Destroy does wonders for me… Definitely recommended.
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Gennice,
Thank you! Spybot Search & Destroy is part of my arsenal.
I used Panda and Norton before then switched to AVG. Was intending to try out McAfee as well. Spybot & Ad-Aware, are a must! Well, can’t be too careful to keep away as much malicious programs as possible. Well compiled list, Frank.
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Ching,
I was in the same boat and moved to AVG and so far so good.
I’m a huge fan of Spybot. I love both the spyware detection and the ability to toggle start programs on and off, but after getting a short description of what they are beforehand. Great list!
~ Kristi
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Don’t forget Combofix which is a single use program but works great in conjunction with the other ones.
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