Free software for computer protection and privacy

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In this article we will introduce some free programs that can help you accomplish the above problem. These are security and privacy utilities that can help protect you from malware attacks, protect personal data security at public wireless access points, hard drive encryption .

Anti malware

Malware is the most frightening threat we face when we are online. Besides viruses, Trojan horses, and other types of malware are also threats that can damage your computer, steal private information, and it can even turn your computer into an infected computer and Use it to attack other computers. Here are some free software that can help you combat this threat.

Microsoft Security Essentials

A simple to use protection software, Microsoft Security Essentials works in the background, scans the programs you run to see if they are malware. In addition, the program regularly scans the system to ensure there are no any infections. It can be said that this is a simple, good and free software.

Avast Free Antivirus

This is a well-designed, easy-to-use anti-malware tool, this tool has been ranked by Top Magazine in the world of PCWorld top antivirus programs. Like Microsoft's free software, Avast Free Antivirus is a ' set-and-forget ' utility (it can be understood that only needs to be set and the program will work automatically). You just need to run it and set the options, then the program will handle all the remaining work for you. The system scans quickly, uses little system resources, so you do not need to spend much time with this program nor have the feeling of slowing down the system.

Spybot Search & Destroy

Spybot Search & Destroy, as its name implies, is a software that specializes in killing spyware. The program can scan all computers for spyware, not to mention tracing cookies and spyware applications. Spybot Search & Destroy can also create resistance for your computer against spyware attacks right from the beginning.

Comodo Firewall

Every computer needs to have a good firewall, which can block applications that create insecure inbound and outbound connections. Comodo Firewall is a useful option in this case, it can block Trojan horse, prevent hackers trying to take control of your computer and avoid other threats. It should be noted when using the program because you must know which program is safe and allowed to make inbound and outbound connections. Although that setup is not only a minor obstacle to what Comodo provides you.

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Secure with wireless access points

When accessing wirelessly at a public access point, it's easy to reveal your privacy. In such locations, attackers are easy to sniff through actions when you browse the web, especially some extensions easily allow anyone who doesn't know much about the code to steal the identity. Facebook and your Twitter as long as you log in at other locations. Protect your computer and data according to the following free software.

CyberGhost VPN

CyberGhost VPN utility establishes a virtual private network when you connect to the Internet. This is a simple utility to install and use software. It will hide your true IP address and connect you to anonymous servers. Therefore, you can use the program wherever you need to ensure privacy when surfing the web.

However, CyberGhost VPN is still a bit limited. First of all, the free version only works well in 6-hour sessions or 1GB downloads; then you will have to restart the session. Second, it will connect you to servers in Europe, so you may not be able to connect to some websites.

HTTPS Everywhere

This free Firefox add-in HTTPS Everywhere is designed to protect your privacy when you visit certain websites, such as Facebook, Google Search, New York Times, Paypal, Twitter, Washington Post and Wikipedia. It is a great tool for fighting Firesheep hackers. However, it should be noted that it only protects you on sites that use the HTTPS security protocol, which does not help when you use online services such as mail and instant messager. However, it can be said that this is a great tool to help you surf safely with specific websites.

Hotspot Shield

This free utility does exactly what is suggested from its name: Hotspot Shield will protect you when you connect to a wireless access point. The program will encrypt all your data traffic. When installing this program, it is necessary to reject the extension toolbar. And if you do not want to change your home page or default search page, uncheck those options during the installation process.

TrackMeNot

Every time you perform a search action on the web, you will reveal a little more private information again. Search engines will hold search terms and they can create a profile of your interests by relying on what you want to find. TrackMeNot add-ins for Firefox and Add-in TrackMeNot for Chrome will prevent this behavior, they will "bombard" search engines with random search terms that are gleaned from news sites, or create 'jamming' information so it is difficult to create a profile of your interests.

Computer protection

Finally, do you want to protect your computer itself - its contents as well as any passwords stored on it. The following three software will help you do this:

KeePass

Certainly some of us also use a lot of passwords for websites, ATM cards, email services, etc. However, it is important to understand that when you have saved them somewhere on your computer It also means they can be stolen. Protect them immediately with KeePass, which can hide your passwords in an encrypted database so your owners can use them. In addition, the tool can create strong passwords, difficult to guess for you.

FreeOTFE

If you are worried that someone can access your computer and use it illegally when you are not there or worry about bad things that may happen to your files and data if your laptop is stolen, you You can use the FreeOTFE utility to encrypt files and folders - or you can encrypt the entire hard drive - then decrypt the data when you need to use it.

Secunia PSI

Knowing that we need to patch any vulnerabilities that are present in the computer's operating system, it is necessary to know that 'out-of-date' applications may contain security holes and cause many worrisome issues. Therefore, if you have installed applications but haven't upgraded or patched them, your computer will fall into a risk-prone state. Secunia PSI is a utility that will help you close all vulnerabilities through which malware can take advantage. This tool will scan all software installed on your system, thereby discovering which program is 'out-of-date' and then help you install the patch.