SFCTo Home Users: Do you want free security programs that really works?
[Via A .Text Community]There are security programs available on the net but you are not sure which will really protect you or do what it claimed to do. Some programs worth $ but you aren't satisfied because the next time you turn on your PC, you are greeted by some sort of spyware. Maybe because the program that you recently installed is bundled with spyware or not recommended? See Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites. Below are the list of programs that are free for personal use and recommended to use by security conscious users like you.
Anti-Spyware scanners/prevention (the following can be installed altogether):
Ad-aware SE
Spybot Search & Destroy
SpywareBlaster
SpywareGuard
WinPatrolAnti-Virus (choose 1 only. It is not recommended to use more than 1 AV real-time proctection):
Anti-Trojan (any or both):
Anti-script (install one only):
Ad-blocking (both or any):
Firewall (Choose 1 only. Installing more than 1 firewall software is not recommended):
Privacy:
Browser:
Anti-Spam:
0-day protection:
Others:
Using the above programs will help to protect your home PC. Don't forget to check for your Windows update by visiting Windows Update web site. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you might want to visit http://www.pedestalsoftware.com/products/se/downloads/webscan/ to find out if you are missing security patches or install Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
You should always keep those programs up-to-date and run a scan after each update to make sure that no malware slips-in. Visit Calendar of Updates everyday to keep your security software current.
More free security programs and tools here. Of course, there are paid software that works but the above list is for home users that want to save up some ca$h.
Happy Safe Computing!
posted by Kurbli @ 08:53
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