is there any free security sofware available?

Question

my norton just ran out and i was wondering if i can get free security anyone.i read somewhere you can get it but forgot.anyone have any suggestions. cheers

Answer 1

You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.

You need to install one anti virus;
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1 AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware

And these are useful utilities;
Shields Up security site;
https://www.grc.com - check your firewall works
http://www.grc.com/optout.htm - grc anti spyware program and info.

http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser and Thunderbird e-mail program.
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.

http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
http://www.mailwasher.net/ -spam filter
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://www.sys-shield.com - AbsoluteShield File Shredder
http://heidi.ie/eraser - Eraser file shredder
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Lavasoft-ARIES-Rootkit-Remover.shtml - Aries Rootkit remover.

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.

AVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
http://www.safer-networking.org/

http://superantispyware.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!
Make sure after you download any of these, that you update them.

Answer 4

I have been using ESET for the past 6 months and I haven't had any problem. But when comparing ESET with AVG or Norton (panda is out of the competition), I would suggest you to go for AVG. You can also try Kaspersky which is rated as the best virus protecting software.

Answer 5

Norton suck anyways. There's a good list of free security tools here, also has some good info.http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html

Answer 6

As well as the previous answers often computer magazines have disk containing security programs. Useful if you prefer not to download. The downside is that they are usually for a limited period only. Make sure you check the magazine for any codes that you may have to enter.

Answer 7

Windows Defender from Microsoft

Answer 8

I recommend you get Safety and Security Center. It is the total package. It is also FREE.

Answer 9

You need a good anti-virus, two anti-spyware and a firewall tp stay protected. Here are the links to get the best in each category(all free):
1.ANTI-VIRUS:
AVG:
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10596553.html?tag=lst-0-1

2.ANTI-SPYWARE:
AdAware SE:- http://www.download.com/ad-aware-se-pers...
SpyBot Search and Destroy: http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/spy...

3.FIREWALL:
ZoneAlarm: http://www.majorgeeks.com/ZoneAlarm_Free_d388.html


Never keep two anti-viruses or firewall; remove Norton before you get AVG. Keep them updated and scan your computer once every 2 weeks. :-)

Answer 10

The best free Anti-virus available is AVG Anti-Virus - see http://free.grisoft.com

The best free Firewall available is ZoneAlarm - see http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

The best free anti-spyware product available is AdAware - see http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php

You ideally need all of these products together to be fully protected.