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Don't catch a virus & don't share your files with hackers!

 

Caring for our members in other ways, such as keeping your computer safe from external aggressors. Lots to choose from below. We have the most popular & effective anti-virus software links available as well as some lesser known but very effective ones, some of which are freeware. Also included below is possibly the worlds best firewall from 'Zonelabs'. as well as 'Shields-up' to simply check your PC for port hack vulnerability. If you're bombarded with crappy Spam mail, see below

<<<< Scroll down or select a category for: anti-virus - firewalls - utilities >>>>

                                                                        

updated 26/05/07

  

AntiVirus

  • AntiVir® Commercial standard anti-virus - free to non-business users incl updates. Win 98/ME/NT/XP
  • AVG AntiVirus by Grisoft. AVG 7 is free to home users with updates. Latest version AVG Pro 7. All platforms incl Servers
  • Avast 4 by Alwil of Prague, Czechoslovak. free to home users incl updates. Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
  • ClamWin AntiVirus is freeware. That means it's a totally free for your PC
  • Dr Solomon's now McAfee. Reliable and sound Dr Solomon's. Update or upgrade from here.
  • Dr Web AntiVirus Software. Virus definitions updated every two hours. free to home users. Simply register and protect
  • Frisk  Antivirus and firewalls by f-prot for home and business users.
  • F-Secure  Anti-virus & security solutions.
  • McAfee  If you use McAfee, update your files. Try or buy from here.
  • Norman  World class Norwegian anti-virus company.
  • Norton  Best selling Norton Anti-Virus 2005. Update, try or buy from here.
  • Panda  Anti-virus and security for home and business.
  • PC-cillin  A complete Internet-era virus and hacker security solution for your computer and PDA
  • RAV antivirus Fully functional trial version available for all platforms. Virus alerts displayed on front web page.
  • Sophos  World class business user anti-virus solutions. Free evaluation. All major platforms
  • VirusBuster  The Australian company for busting viruses. Inexpensive and very effective.
  • hackfix  See how your Anti-Virus rates. Reviews & downloads available. Free to  private home users.

                          avast! Home for Free Anti Virus       

 

TruSecure Corporation icsa labs is the security industry's central anti-virus product testing and certification facility. Here, you will always find which products are currently certified and detailed Lab Reports of the tests conducted and updated weekly. Monthly tests show if your anti virus and firewall pass industry standards. ICSA Labs Virus Alerts New vulnerabilities and threats are discovered and reported every day. The hard part is determining which ones matter and what to do about them. These alerts will tell you what you need to know. >>>Current Virus Alerts<<<

 

 

Firewalls & anti hack tools

If you're using Windows XP, did you know it defaults with it's own firewall? Trouble is, it's rather basic and you have no control over it's defence capabilities. That's why it may be better to use a commercial product. Not only are you vulnerable from attack by viruses entering your PC via internet activity, but some stupid kid hacker or even money grabbing criminals could be penetrating your communication ports and reading information on your hard drive right now as you read this or even planting spy cookies to retrieve your surfing habits. Stop them now and use a firewall.   

Possibly the best firewall on the market is 'ZoneAlarm Pro'. This program can be used in conjunction with any Anti Virus software and will stop unscrupulous hackers reading or stealing files from your hard disk. Pro 7 gives you complete control from cookies to pop-up ads or even tell you who is spying on you. A free version is also available to private users. Don't be fooled by thinking free is no good. This truly is the best around.

 

  • Zonelabs multi award winning triple defence firewall - free version also available. Highly Recommended

  • Ghost Security free firewall which replaces Microsoft's in-built firewall giving you more control and more features. new

  • Sygate© industry standard & commercial firewall. free to personal users.

  • Primedius Personal Firewall. Click on downloads and select free home user firewall.

  • Omniquad Personal Firewall. Click on downloads and select free home user firewall.

 

Anti Hack Tools:

  • Shields-up by Gibson Research. Test your PC's vulnerability. As used by Suffolk HealthCare

 

Utilities

Anti Spam:

 

Anti Spy:

  • Ad-aware'SE by lavasoft is free to home users. Search and destroy spyware, adware or trackers buried in your PC

  • CWShredder by InterMute is free. A radical remedy for combating new variants of the CoolWebSearch browser hijacker

  • Spy Subtract Pro by InterMute isn't free, but it will keep your PC free from spyware with Venus Spy Trap technology

  • Spybot search and destroy spyware, adware, trackers and much more. Freeware

  • Spyware Blaster keeps some spyware from installing in the first place!! Freeware

 

Anti Pop-Up:

 

PC Tools & Maintenance:

  • BootVis Microsoft freeware tool to provide faster XP boot and resume times. Download direct from us. 968 Kb

  • jv16 power tools Exceptionally high quality utility software. Check it out. Win 98/ME/NT/XP

  • 7-Zip is a free file archiver with the highest compression ratio.

  • PKWARE  Secure Zipping for Windows/UNIX and more. Free versions here

  • Power Zip an easy alternative to WinZip.

  • TuneXP is a fantastic free utility for all XP users and very simple to use. Highly Recommended

  • WinZip The worlds most popular compression utility for Windows, with more than 115 million downloads.

 

Shareware:

  • TheFreeSite.com all free and updated daily. Home of the best freebies. Win/Mac

  • Freeware Home is a huge collection of free software of just about everything you can think of.

  • MajorGeeks is the home of every stinkin' geeky tool for your computer. No Geek, No Glory!!                        

  • Pass the shareware 100s of free utility downloads categorised for easy selection.          

 

Security:

  • AT&T privacy bird how private are you surfing the net? Use a warning bird on your taskbar. Win 98/ME/XP

  • CleanCache is free and will securely wipe Windows junk and all major browser history files

  • cyberscrub free trial file deletion for all Windows platforms.

  • Iolo System shield, system mechanic & macro magic free trials. Bleach your HD and more. 

  • Heidi Erazer Secure file deletion tool to completely bleach sensitive data from your hard drive. Win 98/ME/XP Highly Recommended

  • Tracks Eraser will erase all traces of browser cache, history, URLs, Search, Open/Save History and more. Highly Recommended

                          

Encryption:

  • Handybits encryption free 128 bit encryption. Easy to use. All major platforms supported.

  • Zero Footprint The best 256 bit blowfish encryption. Register for free. Used by Suffolk HealthCare.

  • Centurion Mail encrypt email messages, attachments and Windows folders. Free download direct from us. 

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