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INTERNET SECURITY SOFTWARE » Top 10 best
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Microsoft Security
Essentials Many people use a combination of Microsoft
Security Essentials and anti-spyware products and never spend a dime
on security software. You can
download the program for free on the Microsoft website. You may also
want to check out other information on the site about firewalls,
viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware. You can also download free malware
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Audit My PC This site offers software that will help you
keep your computer secure online. You'll find tools to help your audit
your computer and make sure you aren't be attacked by any malware or
viruses. You may want to start with a
firewall test to see how effectively your firewall program is
working. Then, move on to information on how to
surf anonymously and keep your information secure. |  |
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Spyware Blaster This software will block spying and malware
programs and is completely free to download. Learn about the four
principles the software program is based on. You'll find other
computer security programs as well. Choose from Doc Scrubber, MRU
Blaster, SpywareGuard, and Browser Hijack Blaster. |  |
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Spyware Terminator If you suspect your computer has been
taken over by spyware, then you might want to download this software to
rid your computer of any such programs and protect it from being
infected again. You'll find a list of
key features of the program, which include a free spyware removal
tool, free automatic updates, free scheduled scans, and free antivirus
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Spychecker.com Learn how to keep your computer from being
taken over by
spyware. You will gain snoop prevention tools that will keep people
from tracking your activities through cookies, past browser history, and
files that aren't completely deleted. You can also check to make sure no
one is spying on your activities or that sites haven't attached spyware
or other devices to learn your keystrokes. |  |
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Spyware Doctor This PC tool will keep your computer safe
from spyware threats. One of the features includes Download Guard, which
checks your downloads against a database of spyware threats. The
software will block and remove any hidden threats that try to come
through. PC Tools also offers a complete
internet security program. |  |
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Malwarebytes This anti-malware program will help protect
your PC from serious attacks that could damage your computer. There are
three versions of the software available. One is a free version, one is
the full version, and the final is for businesses. Malwarebytes also
offers several
programs that will help keep your computer clean and disease free,
such as FileASSASSIN. |  |
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Spybot PC World and PCMag.com have both rated
Spybot-S&D one of the best privacy software programs around. Once you
download the software, you'll want to use the site's
tutorials to ensure that you run it correctly and protect the
private information on your computer that you don't want anyone else to
see. You'll also be able to download software that analyzes for malware. |  |
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Ad-Aware In addition to the other amazing security
choices from Lavasoft, you'll also appreciate Ad-Aware. The
program combines antivirus and spyware protection in one easy to install
tool. The program will also optimize the speed of your computer, instead
of slowing it down. Different versions of the program go on sale from
time to time, so be sure to check out the page of
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ZoneAlarm If you're looking for a free firewall program for
your computer, you'll find it with Check Point's ZoneAlarm. The
program has several features that make it worth downloading. One of the
more unique features is Virtual Browsing. The program creates a clone of
your browser. This means that attacks are sent to the clone instead of
your real PC. You can also
compare the different versions of the software to see which is right
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