Probably the Best Free Security List in the World

Updated 28. August 2012 - 15:02 by ako

Introduction

Our motto: "Si vis pacem, para bellum." (If you wish for peace, prepare for war.)

This huge list of free computer security products and services has been compiled over several years and is continuously updated.
The purpose of the list is to provide a comprehensive documentation of the security products available rather than specific recommendations. If you are seeking recommendations then check out our comparative reviews of security products (links to them are shown in the list with

) or view the personal suggestions of the list authors at the end of the list. We also offer free personalized security advice via our Security Wizard.

The products on this list are almost exclusively free with a few exceptions. These include useful products without a free alternative that offer lifetime licenses or products of outstanding merit.
If you are looking for a particular type of product use the index table below to go to the appropriate page. If you simply want to browse the list then click the link at the top of the index to view the list as a single huge page.
Note that in some cases the links in the list point to executables. In such cases replace [dot] with . and the link will work.

Disclaimer: We have tried to make sure that all links are legitimate. So in case of a "detection" by your antivirus the most likely explanation is it being a false positive. However, as cybercriminals compromise multitude of web sites daily, we would like to be informed for any potentially malicious links. Some of these programs may also harm your PC if they are misused. You use any of the applications at your own risk.

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Probably the Best Free Security List in the World - Page Index (or click here to view as one huge page)
1. Introduction / Keys / What's New 2. Realtime Protection 3. Scanners 4. Malware Removal Tools 5. Online Scanners 6. Firewalls 7. HIPS 8. System Hardening-HIPS 9. System Hardening	10. Sandboxing / Virtualization 11. Vulnerability Scanning 12. Browser Security 13. IP-Blocking/Hardening 14. Privacy 15. System Monitoring 16. Network Traffic Monitoring 17. System Cleaning	18. Data Rescue 19. Encrypting 20. Backup 21. System Rescue 22. Miscellaneous 23. Tests & Analysis Tools 24. Vista/Windows 7 Security 25. My Choices and More

Keys
$ Not free (only if freeware options are lacking). Only provides malware detection. May have paid version(s) that includes removal. Supports Windows 64-bit. Portable / mobile version exists or Live media (CD/USB/etc.) Online service or Cloud app. Links to the Gizmo's "best free" lists. Links to other Gizmo pages.	Nagware. Bundled with adware. Includes OpenCandy or other controversial adware. CNet download links or other downloaders with adware. FF = Firefox, Ch = Chrome, IE = Internet Explorer, AB = All browsers, OB = Other browsers XP = for Windows XP, V = for Windows Vista, 7 = for Windows 7, 8= Windows 8

What's New

The last updates on this list are shown in the table below.

Date	Items added or updated
23-7-12	Click-to-play (FF,Ch)
29-7-12	Unveil Technology Webfilter Toolbar,Unveil Domain/URL Review,Mahdi Checker, File Secure Free,my1login,VirusTotal Scanner,Iron Cleaner, X-Proxy,Safetica Free,Hash'em all!
30-7-12	Kingsoft Antivirus,How to protect yourself from Java-based malware
6-8-12	Favekeeper,Cucusoft Net Guard,IgorWare Hasher,HashGenerator,ExactFile,MD5 & SHA-1 Checksum Utility, VPN Lifeguard,Ransomware:Removal guide,ChatStep
10-8-12	NoVirusThanks Ring3 API Hook Scanner
14-8-12	Comodo Cloud,CookieSpy,StressMyPC,14.36. TOS;DR,TOSSOS,Common Terms (alpha)
16-8-12	Facebook.com/hacked,ZIGproxy,OkayFreedom,FormasaAuditor SaaS Vulnerability Management,tor2web
19-8-12	Windows Error Codes,System Error Codes,Events and Errors Message Center
21-8-12	DriverPacks.net,3DP Net, How to Harden Your Browser Against Malware and Privacy Concerns,Panopticlick, Farbar Service Scanner,AlienVault,Clipperz,Cuckoo Sandbox,OneShar.es,I-Blocklist
24-8-12	Analyzing outgoing network traffic,Unshorten.it,Windows Post-Install Wizard(WPI),Achieving Anonymity with Tor, Encryption Wizard,Statsgram,Security Beacon – Security Check List
25-8-12	Steghide UI,TorBirdy,Sitelier,McRip SystemFiles,BrowsingHistoryView,Wise Care 365 Free,dMaintenance, CloneSpy,Universal USB Installer
28-8-12	How to Unplug Java from the Browser,Removing 'Police-themed' Ransomware