Doug Wyman's - Self Help Internet and Computer Security Resource
Security Self Help Tools Purpose: To provide a way to automate the "hardening" of computer systems by applying security settings and configuration changes.
Requirements: Tested with Windows XP (Pro or Home) and will probably work with Windows 2000 or Windows 98 on a 1.8Ghz, 256Mb RAM machine or better.
Free Software - We have tested the following Freeware & Shareware
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- Firefox the award-winning Web browser is now faster, more secure, and fully customizable and continues to lead the way in online security, includes active protection from online scams to keep you safer.
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- Thunderbird protects you from junk mail, email scams, improves privacy and security and allows you to customize your email.
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- Protection from adware, spam, viruses, and online scams.
Know at a glance if the site your looking at is Phish, Fake or safe for your family!
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CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up hard disk space. It also cleans traces of online activities and Internet history.
Avast! Virus Cleaner
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AVG antivirus - Home Edition is a popular free antivirus solution available to home users.
Untested Downloads - Downloads, Freeware & Trialware
News reports - and computer discussion groups:
| CNET News.Com | Wired | Slashdot | Digg | Politech |
| Web Host Reviews | SecurityFocus | Info World | Domain Name Wire | P2PNet |
| SecurityPro News | Digital MediaWire | SecuriTeam | Tech Dirt | MS Tech Net |
| Inet Storm Ctr |