Notable security toolkit for 2010

TipsMake.com - In the following 6 sections, we will provide you with important core anti-virus and spyware software, as well as other important items such as browser security, Firewall, encryption and tools. Management for parents.

Kill the virus

Avast Free Antivirus

In the third-party competition between the most popular free antivirus software, Avast Free Antivirus seems to receive the least attention outside of Europe, but we hope this will change. Avast's recent third-party independent tests have shown remarkable stability, better resistance than other well-known programs like Symantec and Microsoft.

In addition, Avast is also not "free" when providing protection features. This software will monitor your computer with lots of 'protection shields' that can scan files and connect to the Internet. Avast is built with a set of automated tools, including anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-rootkit, self-detection and protection for P2P transmission, instant messaging, network traffic and the web. Users can select scanning parameters, select modes to remove certain file types and block certain URL addresses and operate certain files, such as writing files or changing names, deleting or reformatting them. Users can edit the program detection sensitivity levels. The new, clear structure will not make new users feel difficult to use, as well as experienced users will see a big change from the old design. With real-time protection, time-based updates and many other features, this free software is worth the experience.

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011

Although AVG has weakened in the past few years, the AVG Anti-Virus Free 2011 software still brings a "new breeze" and becomes one of the most popular security software available today. Shorten, more stable, faster scan.

This suite of applications continues to provide excellent security, if not perfect, even if they have to compete more and more with other security software. Users who love AVG will definitely want to update, and new users should consider this software if they are looking for a security solution that is both effective and free with great features.

Remove Spyware

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a free anti-malware tool that has amazing results. This is really fast malware removal software, with a fast scan mode that only takes about 10 minutes. Search technology has been demonstrated in many computers during testing, as it shows the ability to determine the difference in risk between applications.

Besides, this app also offers great features. This application supports multi-drive scanning, context menu selection including an optional scanning option for individual files and selecting FileAssassin under More Tools to remove locked files. The interface of the application is quite simple but it looks cool and well arranged. Cards are placed under oversized logos, with a few options under each card to minimize clutter. The installation process is quite fast, provides a change log and a feature to update the file definition. Users may have to pay for updates to get some newer features, such as real-time protection and automatic updates. However, the free version still gets some attention.

ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition

ThreatFire provides the ability to prevent virus and malware infection in real time by identifying suspicious activities when it happens, before malicious code installs itself on your computer.

ThreatFire does some very good things. It will search for rootkits, attacks, viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, keyloggers, etc. The real-time protection of this software does not slow down your computer and advanced settings are customizable. Users can select favorite processes they trust and create rules when searching, such as scanning SCR files created by an email application. Users can also customize the scan schedule and create a system restore point before transferring threats into quarantine. Acting as an add-on for the antivirus software you are using, ThreatFire has been significantly upgraded in the last few years.

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Security right in the browser

Web of Trust for Firefox

Web of Trust is a multi-source, multi-browser solution for assessing website vulnerabilities. The warning is quite intuitive, easy and clear enough for users to read, and this add-on does not affect the browser's performance during the test. Based on the website you visit, the software icon will turn into red, yellow, or green to display the level of danger. When you click on the widget's icon, a table will be displayed on the Trustworthiness, Vendor Reliability, Privacy, and Child Safety criteria. This utility works with Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Chrome browsers.

NoScript

This free extension for Firefox will help prevent JavaScript code from running without your consent, but NoScript does not allow users to block their methods. Click on the small, green 'S' button that NoScript adds to the toolbar to configure this utility for whitelisting the sites you are allowed to run scripts. NoScript can run an audio message to inform users about the script code that has been blocked. Among the more advanced features of the utility, the most notable is the ability to block plug-ins from running from untrusted sites. However, you cannot block NoScript from running without escaping them. Still, NoScript is still a great way to 'scare' JavaScript, but there's no better way.

Adblock Plus

One of Firefox's most popular add-ons, AdBlock Plus helps to effectively block online advertising from a predefined list of advertisers. Users can quickly customize the list by clicking on the "stop sign" button of AdBlock Plus in the navigation bar or status bar. Adblock Plus works without hindering in the background, and right clicking on an ad displays a dialog box, from which you can easily add to the list of blocked ads. Removing an ad from a blank list is as simple as clicking and selecting the appropriate option. While similar utilities exist on other browsers, such as Google Chrome and Opera, none of them have a reputation for being able to work on Thunderbird and SeaMonkey.

AVG LinkScanner Free Edition 2011

AVG restored LinkScanner as a free standalone plug-in for Firefox and Internet Explorer. "Search Shield" will turn results from both Google and Yahoo with flags right next to them. Blue flag on Google displays a safe result for users to click on, while secure results from Yahoo do not display a flag. This may be due to a configuration error, although restarting the browser will not change the results. Unsafe links on both search engines will display a red flag.

When clicking on a flag, more detailed information will be displayed. The green flag will display the IP address, the amount of scan time taken, and the time and date of the new scans performed. The red flags will highlight the same information, as well as dangerous entries and page names. When clicking on a page with a red flag, the user will be directed to a warning page, displaying the warning information again - AVG calls this "Active Surf-Shield". A link at the bottom of the screen has a red alert that will allow you to click, although it will note that users will continue to block similar dangerous content. Unlike other search add-ons that scan other search results, LinkScanner does not slow down the user's browsing experience.

LastPass Password Manager

This automated password management tool supports many different operating systems. On Windows, it works with Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome, with bookmarklets available for Opera. Users can create a master password, then it will use the form autocomplete feature and log in once to simplify the password entry.

LastPass will create a secure password for you, as well as enable password sharing security, password import and export, note protection, backup and password recovery. Since the data is saved on the utility's encrypted server, users can access their password remotely. If you are worried about keyloggers, LastPast can create a single password for you. The interface is a set of fields for users to fill, with some menus pulling up and down, but it is still simple enough to operate.

Firewall

Comodo Internet Security

Comodo Internet Security combines Comodo 's highly rated firewall with their antivirus software. The antivirus feature is quite good but the firewall is even better and so users can choose to install each item separately. This is a simple yet flexible firewall, not only great for new users but also provides information and a lot of options for advanced users.

Online Armor Firewall

Online Armor offers a professional feel, a free version of a high-end security tool, divided into firewall options. The installation process is quite fast, it only takes about 30 seconds from double clicking on the installer to running this firewall. Once installed, Online Armor defaults to the installation wizard, called Safety Check.

Beside the firewall, be configured as much as possible when starting up so you don't have to worry about it later, Online Armor also provides keylogger protection, tamper protection, malicious code and cuungx computer worms like Auto start protection. The paid version offers more features, such as anti-virus and anti-malware protection, phishing filtering, online transaction protection, and email filtering. Even if restricted, if you are not happy with Windows' much-improved firewall feature, Online Armor will protect you from complex attacks.

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Encode

TrueCrypt

Free encryption software, TrueCrypt provides powerful features related to protecting their data from theft.

This software provides 11 algorithms to encrypt your personal files with password protection. Users can store their encrypted data in files (containers) or partitions (devices). TrueCrypt tries to operate to provide powerful data protection measures, offer complex passwords, and delete signs of the encryption process, including moving mouse and pressing keys. Through its intuitive interface, powerful, fast encryption, this software quickly becomes a highly ranked free security tool.

Enigmail

TrueCrypt can encrypt the system, but it does not do much in protecting your email. That is the reason why Enigmail is present. This is an extension for Thunderbird and SeaMonkey, which is essential for anyone interested in sending email that can be read by anyone, including an Internet service provider.

This utility uses OpenPGP standard to digitally register your email and can be configured to fit multiple email accounts. Users may not want to encrypt all messages, but Enigmail is a valuable resource for messages containing important information. An installation guide is also available in the main website of the utility.

KidZui

KidZui seems to be a browser for children with social networks integrated into it. Children can find their favorite Youtube videos, rate content using tags and share their opinions with friends using other KidZui, all in a colorful interface with the Large buttons and labels. KidZui is a standard browser for children, though, what makes this browser unique is the safety of children.

KidZui is a closed, unfiltered system, so all available content is approved by the provider in the whitelist database. Children can explore the Internet using the search bar / URI, or search with a sidebar, arranged by topics such as science, movies, television, games, sports and animal. Parent registration is required before your child creates an online identity, and there is a paid update so you have more options. An extension for Firefox is also supported, making Mozilla's browser a KidZui experience.

Norton Safety Minder

Norton Safety Minder is a Desktop application of OnlineFamily.Norton, a comprehensive system from Symantec's design, capable of executing and blocking content that parents want their children not to see. Based on parents' wishes, this application can be used to foster discussion of content. This is really not an 'install and leave it' tool.

There are many levels of management on the websites a child can access. Restrictions may depend, from a serious right to not access to help block some websites and some items, until more 'soft' email notifications are sent to parents when their children visit. sites that don't want to. On the young side, they will have the option of emailing parents when they are blocked - if parents allow them to be sent from the installation. While this is not for all parents, anything that should not be used, should be eliminated for parents or children on the Internet.

K9 Web Protection

K9 Web Protection offers a lot of options in customizing your remote web management needs, and there are many pre-designed filtering features. With more than 50 website arrangement sections and a free keyword evaluation system, this software's web management and blocking work will be done better. Quite impressive, it is a bit surprising that the detailed record is not only about blocked websites but also sites that are allowed to access.

The installation and removal process is not easy: be prepared for a multi-step process.