Category: Security

EaseUS Data Recovery is an all-in-one data recovery software that allows you to scan and recover not only deleted files but also lost or damaged partitions. It is also capable of recovering your files from inaccessible, unrecognized or RAW disk drives. The free version has a file recovering limit of 2 GB which is good enough for restoring files on memory cards and USB sticks, but you can always buy the commercial paid version if you want to recover more data.

Comodo Cloud Scanner is a cloud based scanner for detecting malware, junk files and obsolete registry entries in your PC. However, it does not resolve any found issues. You have to either do it yourself or consult an expert through the Comodo GeekBuddy link. It works on all versions of Windows starting from Windows XP and is a completely free product.

Bitdefender security products have stayed on the top of antivirus test result charts for past few years. So far most of the their products were paid only commercial software. But now they have released a lightweight, free-of-cost antivirus solution for Windows called Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition. It keeps you protected from malware, rootkits and actively provides you with IDS (intruder detection system) and HTTP scanning protection.

Sometimes very simple and basic computing operations drive us crazy. For example, sometimes you are trying to delete a file and it just refuses to be deleted, no matter how hard you try. If you are having trouble deleting files, then you can try the freeware utility called Delete Doctor. It can delete all kinds of stubborn files in just a few clicks.

Kaspersky Security Scan is a free utility that can scan your system for all types of security risks. It can check your system for malware, vulnerabilities, presence of a protection software (antivirus) and more. It then generates a report about the found items that could be putting your system at risk. Even if you have an antivirus installed, you can use this utility to have a second opinion about your system security settings.

If you have some personal files that you want to keep away from the eyes of strangers, then your best bet is to encrypt them. There is an easy to use free program called Simple File Encryptor that can encrypt your files with strong AES cipher. It can be used as a portable application or can be integrated with Windows File Explorer.

When you connect to the Internet you are exposing your IP address to the rest of the world and it can be used to identify your location and identity. The TunnelBear VPN is a free VPN service that allows you to hide your IP address, surf the web anonymously, access the geo-locked or blocked sites in your country, prevent the websites from tracking you and more.

If you suspect that your PC is infected with malware and your current antivirus product is not detecting anything, then you can have a second opinion by scanning your PC with the free Ashampoo Virus Quickscan. It can readily tell you if your computer is infected with malware, virus, trojans and other unwanted objects.

There are many anti-malware products that depend on local malware signatures to detect and remove the malicious programs. But these programs have to be constantly updated so that they can provide protection to your PC. A new anti-malware software Crystal Security provides you cloud based protection eliminating the need of continuously downloading the signatures. It gathers data from millions of participating users worldwide to defend you from the latest threats.