...do you really know what's secretly lurking?

...do you really know what's secretly lurking?

Protect Your Computer

Find it all in one place. Use this directory to find tools and information about protecting your computer from viruses, worm and malware. This listing is updated frequently, so be sure to Bookmark this Page for future reference.

Top Pick!
Spybot - Search & Destroy
It really is Freeware. The developers do accept donations.

Tutorials

IT Security

Intrusion Detection FAQ

Free Tools & Resources

Open Directory Project: Detection and Removal Tools

Spyware Blacklist
Provided by SpywareKilla
Comprehensive listing of Spyware includes known and confirmed, possible and questionable cookies.

Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition 1.05
Provided by Download.com
Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition boasts a number of improvements. Extended memory scanning now scans all modules loaded by a process.

Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.3
Provided by Internet Security
Spybot-S&D will remove spyware, adware and other malware from your computer. Although it has won many awards, the creator has decided to keep it free!

CWShredder™ Version 2.0
Provided by Intermute
CWShredder™ Version 2.0 is the latest defense against the new Cool Web Search variants, and it is included in SpySubtract PRO.

McAfee FreeScan
Provided by McAfee
McAfee FreeScan helps you detect thousands of viruses on your computer.

PC Pitstop
Provides free PC scan and analysis for many problems. Offers fixes and advice. Also recommends virus and spyware scans.

Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites
Provided by Spyware Warrior
"Rogue/Suspect" means that these products are of unknown, questionable, or dubious value as anti-spyware protection.

Symantec Security Response
Provided by Symantec
Latest virus threats and security advisories.

Spy Audit
Provided by Webroot Software
Quickly scan your PC for spyware - It's free!

Articles

Tips on Preventing Becoming the Victim of the
Latest Online Identity Theft Scam - Phishing
Provided by ProtectionConnect.com

What is a virus, worm, or Trojan Horse?
Provided By Microsoft Viruses, worms, and Trojan Horses are malicious programs that can cause damage to your computer and information on your computer..

The Battle Against Junk Mail and Spyware on the Web
Provided by ProtectionConnect.com
Americans are smitten by the idea that new technologies will revolutionize life as we know it and greatly expand human potential..

How Protected are You?
Safeguard Your Small Business from Computer Viruses
Provided by ProtectionConnect.com
The fact is, every time you log onto the Internet, send an email message, open an attachment, or insert a floppy disk, you risk infecting your computer system.

About Phishing
Everyone talks about Phishing these days - usually emails that are trying to look like coming from your bank or another online service you may use, but are really just a good fake to lead you into entering your secret login or credit card data onto a suspicious fake website.

Privacy Do's and No-do's
MS Office files are nice on your hard disk, and a good source for a well formatted document to print. But do never send them by email. They all store information you may not want others to see.

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