Security software

Essential (and Free!) Security Downloads

Spyware, viruses, Trojans, and assorted malware are clamoring to get onto your PC and cause damage. Snoopers want to get at your personal information for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft. Luckily, there's plenty of free software to protect your privacy and security--and some are industrial-strength tools that can do everything that expensive security software does. These 10 favorite programs help protect your privacy and security. Download and install them, and you'll be far safer against all the nastiness out there.

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avast! Free Antivirus

The world's most popular antivirus is now even better. avast! Free Antivirus version 7 offers hybrid cloud technologies, for file-reputation warnings and real-time streaming updates; remote assistance, for easy help from your geek friends; a...

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HijackThis

Useful as ever but now open source, HijackThis helps you spot anomalies in your Windows and program installations.

CCleaner

CCleaner helps clear the junk from your hard drive or SSD. It does as much as many paid programs do, but does it for free.

Secunia PSI

Identify program security leaks and batten down the hatches with this free software.

Comodo Firewall (32-bit version)

Comodo Firewall introduces the next evolution in computer security: Default Deny Protection (DDP™). What is DDP? Most security programs maintain a list of known malware, and use that list to decide which applications and files shouldn't access

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