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see also : Identity Theft -- Online Safety

 Computer Passwords 

• Information
  • Microsoft: Create Strong Passwords
  • Secure Passwords Explained by Common Craft (video)
  • The Usability of Passwords (different approach)
• Software
  Clipperz -- KeePass -- LastPass -- PassPack -- Password Safe (desktop)

 General Information 

• Low-Hassle Ways to Secure Your Computer System
  "Anybody can feel more secure about their systems with the help of some free software and easy tweaks and add-ons. We've rounded up a good deal of these swift and simple security fixes for Windows, Mac, and Linux, so bust out the tinfoil hats and check 'em out ..."
• Get Started With a VPN: For Beginners, Power Users, and IT Pros
  "Virtual private networks can enable private, even anonymous Web browsing for individual users and businesses alike. Here's how to find the tool that fits your needs."
• Yahoo! Security Center
  Discusses general computer security, email, passwords, viruses, and more.

 Anti-Virus 

• Information and Alerts
  • 10 free antivirus programs for Windows
  • About: Antivirus
  • CA Global Security Advisor
  • Computer Viruses and Threats, Explained by Common Craft (video)
  • McAfee Threat Center
  • Norton Security Response
  • Trend Micro Threat and Resource Center
• Software Reviews
  • AV-Comparatives
• Software
  • Avast! (free and pay versions)
  • AVG (free and pay versions)
  • Avira (free and pay versions)
  • ClamWin (free)
  • Comodo (free and pay versions)
  • Kapersky (pay)
  • Norton 360 (pay)
  • Panda (pay)
  • PandaCloud (free and pay versions)
  • Panda ActiveScan (free online check)
  • Trend Micro (free and pay programs)

 Anti-Spyware 

• Information
  • Rogue Security Software (Important!)
  • Anti-Spyware Guide
  • BadwareBusters
  • StopBadware.org
  • TechSoup: Anti-Spyware Toolkit
  • Wikipedia: Spyware
• Software
  • Ad-Aware (pay or free for personal home use)
  • Avira (free and pay versions; bundled with anti-virus program)
  • Malware Bytes (free)
  • Spy Sweeper (pay)
  • Spybot Search & Destroy (free)
  • Spyware Doctor (pay)

 Firewalls 

• Information
  • Home PC Firewall Guide
  • Matousec Firewall Challenge
  • PC Magazine: Firewalls - Reviews and Pricing
• Software
  • Agnitum Outpost Pro (pay)
  • Comodo (free and pay versions)
  • Jetico (pay; older version free)
  • Online Armor (free and pay versions)
  • Sunbelt Personal Firewall (free and pay versions)
  • ZoneAlarm (pay)   |   ZoneAlarm (free)

 Security Suites (all-in-one) 

• BitDefender (pay)
• Comodo (free and pay versions)
• Kapersky Internet Security (pay)
• McAfee Internet Security (pay)
• Symantec Norton Security (pay)

 Theft Protection 

• LoJack for Laptops (pay)
• Prey (track, remote disable) (free up to 3 devices, pay options for more)

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