Category: Security

Bitdefender 60 Second Virus Scanner is a very simple cloud based virus scanner that is compatible with other antivirus products. In addition to malware scanning, it checks your PC for other security related issues e.g., if firewall is installed and enabled, if Windows Automatic Update service is running or not, antivirus protection is enabled etc. Even if you have installed a security product, you can use Bitdefender 60 Second Virus Scanner to get extra protection for free.

These days almost all the installation packages come with an extra software that you did not ask for. Such unwanted software can be anything from a browser toolbar to a desktop utility. It is not unusual for people to have tons of such unwanted software to be installed on their computers. If you want to get rid of such undesired applications then you can use FreeFixer. FreeFixer can scan your system for potentially unwanted programs (PUP) and gives you an option to remove them.

A rootkit is a malicious software that uses stealth techniques to hide its presence from not only the user but also from the operating system (Windows) itself. A rookit is the hardest type of malware to remove from your system. Malwarebytes, the makers of the popular Malwarebytes Anti-malware software, have come up with Malwarebytes Anti-rootkit which can help your detect and remove possible rootkits infections on your system.

You can easily remove unwanted browser toolbars from your web browser using Toolbar Cleaner. It can help you remove toolbars from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer at the click of a button. In addition to the toolbars, it can also disbale the programs that automatically start with Windows.

If you are not careful during the installation of a software, you would be surprised to see new toolbars installed in Internet Explorer. These unwanted toolbars claim to enhance or improve your browsing experience, but most of the users find them highly invasive in the online privacy. Removing these toolbars manually from Internet Explorer is usually a herculean task. But now you can remove unwanted IE toolbars using free Smart Toolbar Remover.

When your computer is attacked by malware, it makes undesired changes to your system, specially to your web browsers. Luckily, you can now restore your web browser settings using the free Anvisoft Browser Security Tool. It can restore access to Registry Editor, restore browser default path, repair file associations, block Windows startup pop-ups and repair Windows IFEO (Image File Execution Options) hijacker to facilitate virus and malware removal.

You can search the Internet for freely available antivirus products but its very time consuming and you have to go through many of the links before you can find a free antivirus. Thanks to SSDownloader, now you do not have to you spend your time searching for a security products. SSDownloader is a free open source Windows application that helps you quickly download and install antivirus, anti-malware, internet security and firewall products.

FBI MoneyPak or Reveton is a ransomware that locks your computer screen and asks you to deposit US$100 to unlock the screen. The locked screen shows a fake FBI warning screen displaying the message that your PC has been found to download illegal or copyrighted material like pirated software, movies or mp3. The style of message and words are used in such a way as to cause a panic in the user. It also shows your IP address and your ISP name which not very difficult to do.

ESET SysInspector is a system analysis tool for malware infected systems, that can help experts and advanced users detect, diagnose and remove any malware threats or remnants of malware in your computer. It is not an antivirus or malware removal tool. But it can help you identify what kind of malware is infesting your system and seek further help from malware removal experts.

The Sendinc service allows you to send an encrypted email for free. The email message is sent over an encrypted 256-bit SSL connection and further encrypted using military grade encryption. The recipients have to use the instructions sent to them to decode and retrieve the message and attachments.