Anti-Malware

Ad-Aware Pro Security
Trial version
Ad-Aware Pro Security is a comprehensive security suite that provides multiple layers of protection for all-round PC security. Ad-Aware Pro Security is an anti-spyware app, but it also provides anti-malware protection as well. It comes with strong antivirus and anti-spyware tools, a two way firewall, an anti-phishing tools, email protection, and external storage scanning ability, along with a complete set of data security features. Ad-Aware Pro Security allows you to shop and bank online safely and also protect yourself whilst on social networks. The app also has protection against email attacks as well. You can choose a game mode in case you do not want interruptions from your security software while you are immersed in a game or watching a film for that matter. During periods of time on the web, Ad-Aware Pro Security is constantly scanning for URLs known to be dangerous. It is able to check each site against a database of malicious websites, which is updated regularly (every five to 20 minutes). Overall, Ad-Aware Pro Security has some strong features such as the two-way firewall, and it is easy to use, however, it is not excellent at protecting against some forms of malware or repairing an infected computer, and there are other products available on the market, which have more functionality and come in at a lower price bracket.
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Panda Dome Premium for Mac
Paid
Panda Dome Premium for Mac is a complete security solution. Panda Dome Premium for Mac provides you all the tools needed to turn your devices into digital strongholds. From malware and intrusion protection with the Panda Antivirus and personal firewall to online safety and anonymity with Panda VPN, you are covered on all sides. Despite popular opinion, Macs have vulnerabilities too. Due to Apple products gaining increasing popularity, Apple devices are becoming a more attractive target for malware writers wanting to steal your data and money. Panda Dome Premium for Mac can be used on up to 5 devices and has applications that support Windows, Mac, and Android. Browse freely using Panda VPN with high speed and unlimited bandwidth. Panda Premium Includes: Antivirus and personal firewall Wi-Fi protection and secure online browsing and shopping USB device protection Protection against ransomware and all types of viruses Parental controls, app lock and call blocker Data protection and password manager Device location, tune-up and remote control 20 GB of secure cloud storage with Panda Cloud Drive Premium VPN: Browse online safely, anonymously and without limits 24/7 unlimited premium technical support Panda Dome Premium for Mac has an easy to use and simple interface, usable by people of all ability levels. It does however house a raft of features and tweaks to completely tailor everything to your needs. All-in-all, Panda Dome Premium for Mac provides a wide suite of iron-clad security essentials bundled together for a very acceptable subscription price. You can find the Windows version of Panda Dome Premium here.
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Junkware Removal Tool
Free
Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) is a freeware security utility for Microsoft Windows that has been designed to search and remove adware, intrusive toolbars and other potentially unwanted programs (PUP) from your PC. Key Features Include: The JRT security tool will help you to remove the following adware/intrusive toolbars and PUPs: Ask Toolbar, Babylon, Blekko, Claro / iSearch, Conduit, Crossrider, DealPly, Delta, Facemoods / Funmoods, Findgala, Globasearch, Hao123, iLivid, Iminent, IncrediBar, MocaFlix, MyPC Backup, MyWebSearch, PerformerSoft, Privitize, Qvo6, Searchqu, Snap Do, Swag Bucks, Wajam, Web Assistant, WhiteSmoke, Zugo etc). Junkware Removal Tool is simple to use yet has powerful features. The application also has a very lightweight footprint at approximately 1.3MB
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Ad-Aware Total Security
Trial version
Ad-Aware Total Security is a comprehensive security suite that provides multiple layers of protection for all-round PC security. Ad-Aware Total Security is an anti-spyware app, but it also provides anti-malware protection as well. It comes with strong antivirus and anti-spyware tools, a two way firewall, an anti-phishing tools, email protection, and parental controls, along with a complete set of data security features, such as file encryption and a digital shredder. Ad-Aware Total Security allows you to shop and bank online safely and also protect yourself whilst on social networks. The app also has protection against email attacks as well. You can choose a game mode in case you do not want interruptions from your security suite whilst you are immersed in a game or watching a film for that matter. Key Features include: Fast Antivirus. Download Protection. Automatic Threat Updates. Game Mode. Safe Browsing. Safely Shop & Bank Online. Email Protection. Safe Networking. Parental Control. Legendary Antispyware. Real-Time Protection. Pin-Point Scanning. Malware Sandbox Emulator. Stay Safe on Social Networks. External Storage Scan. Advanced Firewall. Digital Lock. File Shredder. During periods of time on the web, Ad-Aware Total Security is constantly scanning for URLs known to be dangerous. It is able to check each site against a database of malicious websites, which is updated regularly (every five to 20 minutes). Ad-Aware Total Security has a simplified interface with some predefined options that provide you with maximum security. The components are arranged into tabs, and the ‘Home’ tab provides information on the status of each protection component; real-time, email, web and network, and gaming mode, etc. Additionally, you are able to view definitions, the last scan date, and total signatures. Computer scans can likewise be done in a few clicks. You can choose a custom or full scan. The default scanning options cover critical system areas, i.e. program files, whilst the full scan mode covers the entire hard drive. Overall, Ad-Aware Total Security has some strong features such as the two-way firewall and the file shredder tool, and the app is easy to use, however, it is not excellent at protecting against some forms of malware or repairing an infected computer. There are other products available on the market, which have more functionality and are priced in a lower bracket which maybe worth thinking about?
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WinPatrol
Free
WinPatrol offers comprehensive protection against hijackings, malware, and unauthorized system changes, ensuring users are promptly alerted to suspicious activity. As a versatile tool, it consolidates the capabilities of various system utilities into a single, streamlined solution. Designed to empower users with greater control over their computers, WinPatrol stands out as a practical choice for enhancing system security.
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aswMBR
Free
aswMBR is a free rootkit scanner that has been designed to detect MBR/VBR/SRV rootkits such as ZAaccess, MBRroot/Sinowal, Whistler, Cidox, TDL4/3/Alureon, Pihar etc. aswMBR is thorough in it's ability to scan for rootkits that are associated with malware programs and can remove them when your 'standard' antivirus is not able to. As almost all rootkits alter the existing Master Boot Record, aswMBR has a powerful feature that allows it to write a new Master Boot Record. The FixMBR button will remove the suspected/infected Master Boot Record and write a fresh one. Key features include: Lightweight and fast. Powerful and efficient. FixMBR can write a new Master Boot Record. aswMBR is a powerful application that does exactly what it is designed to do, and it performs it quickly. The only downside is that it is aimed at users who have advanced computer knowledge and can interpret the data, therefore if you are a novice user, this application is not for you. That having been said, it is a great tool, which, when combined with Avast Free Antivirus can provide you with good all-round protection against malware attacks.
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Iolo Phoenix 360
Paid
Iolo Phoenix 360 is a great privacy and optimization software package. Iolo Phoenix 360 includes; Iolo System mechanic, Iolo Privacy Guardian, Iolo ByePass, and Iolo Malware Killer. Iolo System mechanic Iolo System mechanic speeds-up and optimizes your system by removing bloatware, cleaning clutter, clearing privacy data from browsers, and much more! Iolo Privacy Guardian Iolo Privacy Guardian stops ad-trackers from following and targeting you using collected data. Iolo Privacy Guardian utilises an array of tool to ensure your sensitive data remains your own. Iolo ByePass ByePass is a web based secure password manager that helps prevent password breaches by securely storing your personal log-in details and encrypting them. ByePass can automatically fill in password details into sites, this help protect against malicious key-logging software. Iolo Malware Killer Sometimes you can do everything you can to protect yourself against malware, and one still manages to infect your system. If you are unfortunate enough for this to happen to you, Iolo Malware Killer is what you need. Iolo Malware Killer will search out and destroy any signs of malware on your computer. Overall, Iolo Phoenix 360 is a great selection of tools that are sure to keep your computer in tip-top condition.
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Trend Micro Internet Security
Trial version
Trend Micro Internet Security is an all-in-one online protection toolkit. Ensure the safety of yourself and your family whilst online using advanced features of Trend Micro Internet Security. Trend Micro Internet Security has the option to screen your emails and filter out phishing or scamming attempts as well as preventing any ransomware threats. Allow children to explore the web safely, with both time and content limits. Features Include: Safeguards against email scams Protects against ransomware Keeps children safe online Secures privacy on social media Up to 3 devices Trend Micro Internet Security can optimize your privacy settings on popular social networking sites to ensure that your details are only shared with the right people. Trend Micro Internet Security strives to provide powerhouse features but also has minimal performance impact. Overall, Trend Micro Internet Security is a great choice when it comes to protecting your family while using the internet. Download the trial now and have a look around!
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Clean Space
Trial version
CleanSpace is powerful professional level software designed to completely rid your computer of all your electronic digital garbage and protect your online privacy. "Improving computer performance is one of the primary goals of our program," say its creators. Having used the professional version for the last month or so, we have no reason to doubt that statement. The more you use your computer the more random garbage your computer collects. Your computer's garbage includes a lot of objects like cache, temporary files of various programs, internet cookie files, internet browsing history, logs, index.dat files, registry entries, and even Windows itself. Typically, these objects are scattered throughout your computer, more often than not, hidden system folders. Over the years, this can clog up your system and slow Windows right down to a crawl, and wasting gigabytes of precious disk space in the process. CleanSpace can safely and easily get rid of all that above junk with just a click of a button, enabling your Windows and all your other programs to run more efficiently. CleanSpace also makes sure that nobody will ever be able to track your past on-line activity. CleanSpace claims that all the deleted data is completely unrecoverable, so physically at least, your computer will stay secure, even if it gets hacked. CleanSpace also does a really good job or removing all the browser cookies that websites use to track you online, which is nice. According CleanSpace, once it's through with your machine, even special magnets and the FBI would not be able to restore deleted data. The interface for CleanSpace is sleek, modern and user friendly. Installation is simple, and using the software is straightforward and easy to master. But you don't have to take our word for it. CleanSpace has received multiple industry awards, and is highly rated among security bloggers. Overall, if you are looking to keep your history your history and not anyone elses, and clean up all the junk and unnecessary files on your computer, you could do a lot worse than CleanSpace.
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GMER
Free
GMER is a simple yet powerful anti-malware tool that thoroughly scans your system for vulnerabilities and evidence of Rootkit activity. It has a standard explorer interface with a tabbed toolbar comprising of Processes, Modules, Services, Files, Registry, Rootkit/Malware, CMD, and Autostart. GMER scans for: Inline hooks. Drivers hooking IRP calls. Drivers hooking IDT. Drivers hooking SSDT. Hidden registry keys. Hidden Alternate Data Streams. Hidden disk sectors (MBR). Hidden files. Hidden services. Hidden modules. Hidden threads. Hidden processes. Not only does GMER scan for malware, it also allows you to monitor the following system functions: process creating, driver loading, library loading, file functions, registry entries, and TCP or IP connections. Overall, GMER is a specific tool that specializes in Rootkit removal. It is fast, relatively lightweight and does exactly what is says on the tin: a great anti-Rootkit remover. *GMER runs only on Windows NT/W2K/XP/VISTA/7/8. Important: The developer has recommended downloading GMER with a different name to avoid detection by certain malware, which may prevent GMER from launching.
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Auslogics Anti-Malware 2016
Trial version
Auslogics Anti-Malware is a Malware protection utility that helps keep your system safe against data safety threats. It features three types of PC checks: Quick scan, Deep Scan and Custom Scan. The Quick scan analyzes the most important areas where threats can be found. The Deep scan scans your entire system for any files that may pose a threat. Finally, the Custom scan allows you to select specific files and folders to be analyzed. Auslogics Anti-Malware runs comprehensive analysis in the following areas: Checks system memory for malicious apps that could be running. Detects cookies that track your activity and collect your personal data. Checks system and temporary folders for security issues. Analyzes auto-start items and suspicious entries in the registry. Scans browser extensions to prevent data leaks. Auslogics Anti-Malware, like most other Anti-Malware apps, allows you to quarantine any suspicious files that it comes across. This is a useful feature that lets you restore any files later, if they are needed. If the app throws up a false positive, you can add files or folders to the Ignore List, so they will be excluded from any future scans and cleanups. Key Features include: Detects malicious items. Flexible scheduling. Keeps your computer safe and secure. Easy to set up and run. Designed not to conflict with your main antivirus. Catches items your antivirus may miss. Overall, Auslogics Anti-Malware has a simple interface that is fairly easy to navigate, with clearly marked buttons and sections. The app is relatively lightweight and leaves a small footprint, and it has been designed not to conflict with your current Anti-Virus software!
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S Security Suite
Free
Free security utility for Windows
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Sophos Home Premium
Paid
Get up to 30% off Sophos Home Premium now! Sophos Home Premium offers business-grade cybersecurity for personal, home use. It goes beyond traditional antivirus to provide web, ransomware and privacy protection, and even detects malicious traffic. For the first time, Sophos brings its market-leading business endpoint protection product to home users. It gives you the same powerful protection trusted by leading banks, governments and businesses across the globe, in your very own home. It takes your security beyond the capabilities of traditional antivirus, giving you much stronger protection from the latest advanced cyberthreats, and keeping your privacy and online banking protected, all the time. Key features include: Business-grade antivirus. Stop ransomware. Deep scan and clean. Speed up your system. Secure your computers remotely. Privacy protection. Secure online banking. Powerful web filtering. Parental controls. On top of business-grade antivirus, Sophos Home Premium also works to detect and stop ransomware in its tracks, keeping your files secure. It even helps you reclaim your PC, by performing a deep scan to detect malware and unwanted applications, then cleaning your system to improve speed and increase your security. With powerful web filtering, you can also automatically block malicious websites and control access to content with parental web filtering and reports. Sophos Home Premium also keeps it simple, allowing you to secure any computer, from any computer. View and manage the computer security for anyone in your life from your centralised hub. It works for both Macs and Windows PCs, no matter where they are in the world. Overall, Sophos Home Premium is a powerful security solution for your home computers. It provides much more than traditional antivirus, going above and beyond to keep all your computers protected from the latest advanced cybersecurity threats. Try it for free or download Sophos Home Premium today to get business-grade security at home.
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ESET Online Scanner
Trial version
Computer Scanning - Best Tips in Combating Malicious Software
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Panda Cloud Cleaner
Free
Is the Panda Cloud Cleaner an Effective Antivirus Scanner?
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Spyware Terminator
Free
Millions of users worldwide rely on Spyware Terminator, winner of many awards and high ratings from industry experts and users. Its free comprehensive protection is comparable to competitors' paid versions! Spyware Terminator includes: Fast spyware scanning 100% real-time protection Antivirus protection Multilanguage Support Free automatic updates Free scheduled scans Free support Spyware Terminator will scan your computer for known threats and report findings in a manner that is easy to read and interpret. Every entry is given a rating and a classification, which makes it very easy to decide if a detected item should be removed. Unlike some free software titles, Spyware Terminator will remove all threats for free. Spyware Terminator is licensed for free for both home and business use.
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Kaspersky Security Scan
Free
Kaspersky Security Scan is a powerful application that uses advanced scanning technologies, which have been developed by Kaspersky Lab. The app can rapidly scan your PC and subsequently notify you of the results, giving you a clear understanding of the status of your system. Kaspersky Security Scan can be configured to provide you with a choice of preset scanning schedules that will ensure your PC is automatically scanned, and protected, on a weekly basis. Key features include: Quick scan for viruses and malware. Full report on all threats found on your PC. Cloud-based information about new and emerging threats. User friendly interface. Kaspersky Security Scan installs quickly and is compatible with most active firewalls and/or antivirus software that you may already be running on your PC. Overall, Kaspersky Security Scan is a trusted security tool for detecting malware on your system. The interface is very easy to understand and use and the app is lightweight, yet powerful. If you build your own security features on your system instead of installing suites, then a tool like Kaspersky Security Scan will be just what you are looking for.
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Malware Defender
Trial version
Very light spyware protection pack
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ClevX DriveSecurity
Trial version
For users who rely on portable storage
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AntiLogger
Free
AntiLogger protects every application on your computer, not just your web browser. The application stops keyloggers by scrambling every key that you type instantly, quietly and effectively in the background. Even if a keylogger captures your keystrokes, all they'll see are highly encrypted random characters. KEY FEATURES INCLUDE: System-Wide Keylogger Protection: Encrypts keystrokes deep in your computer. Even if stolen, your information is illegible. Always up to date protection: Your protection does not rely on signature database Financial Malware Protection: Banker Trojans, Secure connection intruders, Man-in-the-Browser attacks. No confusing options to set. The Free version scrambles every keystroke, and protects everything that you type.
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