Essential (and Free!) Security Downloads
Spyware, viruses, Trojans and assorted malware are clamoring to get onto your PC and cause damage. Snoopers want to get at your personal information for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft. Luckily, there's plenty of free software to protect your privacy and security -- and some are industrial-strength tools that can do everything that expensive security software does. These 10 favorite programs help protect your privacy and security. Download and install them, and you'll be far safer against all the nastiness out there.
Secunia PSI
Identify program security leaks and batten down the hatches with this free software.
This free firewall received top ratings for stopping unwanted outbound connections.
SendShield Standard
Clean Office documents of private information before sending.
SpywareBlaster
Catch spyware before it installs itself and wreaks havoc on your computer.
Find possible threats and see what's running in the background with this Spartan -- but effective -- detection tool.
Remove useless files from several applications, including Microsoft apps.
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