Computer Security
Editor's Pick: Anti-Virus Favorites
Adeona
http://adeona.cs.washington.edu/index.html
"Adeona is the first Open Source system for tracking the location of your lost or stolen laptop that does not rely on a proprietary, central service."
AV Comparatives
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
Twice a year the renowned Austrian research laboratory AV-Comparatives analyzes the level of detection of on-demand scanning of anti-virus products. Based on the results, products are given one of the following classifications: Advanced +, Advanced, and Standard.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
http://www.kaspersky.com/
Highly rated antivirus software that won't bog your computer down. Free 30-day trial.
AVG Anti-virus Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/
Highly rated free anti-virus software.
Anti-Virus Software
Consumer Search: Anti-virus Software Reviews
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/antivirus_software/index.html
Compares and reviews the latest anti-virus software.
Symantec (Norton)
http://www.symantec.com/
Purchase and update Symantec anti-virus, anti-spam, and firewall products, or read more about the latest computer virus threats and how to protect your computer.
McAfee
http://www.mcafee.com/
McAfee anti-virus, anti-spam, and firewall products, and computer virus news and alerts.
Trend Micro
http://www.trendmicro.com
Trend Micro's internet security, anti-virus, anti-spyware, and other products.
Anti-Spy Software
Spybot Search & Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
Download free anti-spyware software. "If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you didn't intentionally install, if your browser crashes, or if you browser start page has changed without your knowing, you most probably have spyware."
Spyware Blaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
"Prevent spyware from installing in the first place!" by downloading this free anti-spyware software.
Adaware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
"Ad-Aware is designed to provide advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components." Available as a free download for personal use, or for purchase.
Firewalls
ZoneAlarm
http://www.zonelabs.com/
Zonelab's ZoneAlarm personal firewall software is available as a free download for personal use, or for purchase.
Linksys
http://www.linksys.com/products/
Purchase hardware for wireless and wired networks, switches, and networking accessories.
Cisco
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html
Networking products, solutions, and services from Cisco.
Security Updates
Apple Security Updates
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798
"This document outlines security updates for Apple products."
Symantec Security Check
http://www.symantec.com/securitycheck/
"Test your computer's exposure to online security threats and learn how to make your computer more secure."
Microsoft Baseline Security Check
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsahome.mspx
"MBSA is the free, best practices vulnerability assessment tool for the Microsoft platform. It is a tool designed for the IT Professional that helps with the assessment phase of an overall security management strategy."
Software Updates
Windows Service Pack 3
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsxp/sp3/default.mspx
"The latest Service Pack for Windows XP-Service Pack 3 (SP3)-is all about security, and it's one of the most important service packs ever released. It provides better protection against viruses, hackers, and worms, and includes Windows Firewall, Pop-up Blocker for Internet Explorer, and the new Windows Security Center."
Windows Updates
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
"Get the latest updates available for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Windows Update scans your computer to see what updates are required and provides you with a list of updates tailored just for you."
Office Updates
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdate/default.aspx
"Check for free updates that improve Office's stability and security."