Windows Tools
Security Tools for the Windows Operating Systems
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Free Personal Firewall Software
- This software-based firewall protects a single PC from outside break-in attempts, and keeps any programs running on the PC under control.
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Free Anti-Virus Software
- Grisoft provides top quality, state-of-the-art anti-virus software for free. They also have paid versions available if you need support.
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AI RoboForm
- Provides password and data form encryption for your browser. Free Password Manager, Form Filler, Password Generator: Fill Forms, Save Passwords, AutoFill, AutoLogin, AutoSave
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Macintosh Tools
Although the Macintosh platform is not under attack as much as Windows, it does have its own security problems.
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DelProtect, Tracker and Scanner
- These antivirus utilities by Ioannis Galidakis are meant to track down 68K viruses on your system.
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Norton Anti-Virus
- There is little free commercial-grade anti-virus software for the mac. Norton may be your best bet.
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Agax Anti-Virus
- Protects against known MacIntosh Viruses.
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Linux Tools
Much of the Linux software is also available for other UNIX-like operating systems.
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Firewall Builder
- A GUI-based firewall configuration tool.
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MailScanner
- A Free Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam Filter
Protecting over 5 billion e-mails every week, for many tens of millions of users.
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Linux-based Firewall/Gateway
- Astaro Security Linux is available for free non-commercial use. Firewall, VPN, spam, virus and surf blocking are all included in Astaro Security Linux, an all-in one Internet security gateway. It does stateful packet inspection filtering, VPN with IPSec (PKI for X.509 certificates) and PPTP, wireless LAN, VLAN, PPPoE, PPPoA, content filtering, user authentication, virus protection, spam protection, and much more.
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