| Anti virus software: Prevents
malicous software from beeing installed on your computer. Requires
regular updates from the corresponding anti-virus software provider. |
Norton
Antivirus, F-Secure
Antivirus, McAffee,
Panda
Antivirus. (Trial versions available) |
| Anti Spyware software: Highlights and removes
installed spyware but be careful to remove all cookie files
from your web cache since it may affect the appearance and setting
of frequently visited web-sites. |
Ad Aware
(freeware + pro version available) |
| Updated Operating System files: If you are
running a MS Windows operating system you can check for updates
at the Windows Update web. |
Windows
Update (free for Ms Windows users) |
| Firewall Software: Prevents unathourized
access to your computer by granting access only to trusted Internet
resources. |
Zonealarm
(Free for home use + pro version available) |
| Encryption Software: Enables you to encrypt
and decrypt sensitive data. The links here takes you to software
that allows you to create virtual partitions, containers where
you can store all the files you want to protect. By using one
single password you unlock all the files stored in the container. |
Drivecrypt
(free trial)
Scramdisk (freeware works with 95/98/Me)
E4M
(freeware) |
To learn more about the software visit the webpages listed or read
our articles on the subject.
We cannot take any responsibility for consequences for your use
of the information provided here. In some countries the use of of
the software mentioned here may be prohibited and its up to you
to investigate what is allowed at your location.
