Anti-Malware

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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Ghidra
Free
Free reverse engineering framework
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USB Security Suite
Trial version
USB disks, such as pen drives, external hard disks and memory card readers are extremely popular forms of portable storage. The trouble is, they can expose home and office PCs to certain risks such as computer viruses, unauthorized data duplication etc. USB Security Suite is the ultimate toolset to eliminate security risks related to USB disks. USB Security Suite automatically scans USB disks when attached to your computer to prevent viruses from infecting your system. It completely analyzes autorun files and warns you if they are suspicious, and provides quick options to take necessary actions. Key Features include: Remove autorun viruses. Monitor USB ports and log drive activity. Email Activity Logs. Disable USB ports. Immunize USB drives. USB Security Suite can also ‘vaccinate’ USB drives, so that they never get infected by viruses even if you connect them to an infected PC or device. If you need to know what activities, such as copy, rename, delete, happen on USB drives connected to your system (to see what other people and/or programs do), USB Security Suite is able to monitor and log them. The Activity Log can be searched or exported to well-known formats for later use. To prevent data theft, you can easily disable the usage of USB disks on your computer. USB ports can be locked, or unlocked at any time with a single click. Of course, you can still use your USB printer or scanner even when USB Lock is activated. Critical parts of the program are protected by a password, so no one , other than you, can change settings, read activity log or unlock USB ports. USB Security Suite covers every aspect of security regarding USB disks. Improve your security now! Overall, Dynamikode USB Security Suite is a really handy tool to enhance and secure users’ experience when using any type of USB disks and drives. It has been designed to improve the security of computers in homes, offices and organizations. The app is really easy to use, has a simple user interface and is lightweight. What more do you need?
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ThreatFire
Free
ThreatFire: Monitor your PC for suspicious activity
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Reason Core Security Standard Protection
Paid
Reason Core Security Standard Protection is a robust security app that removes malware and adware, which your anti-virus may miss. It comes with a number of smart features, including prevention tools to stop you from checking unwanted offers and downloading any PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) while installing software. As Reason Core Security Standard Protection is specifically designed to work hand-in-hand with the top anti-virus products on the market, it can find and remove all types of harmful malware, including trojans, worms, bots, adware, spyware, and PUPs that your current anti-virus suite may not detect. Key Features include: Includes Complete Protection 30 Day Trial. Protects against malware and trojans. Protects against adware and PUPs. Keeps your browser safe. Stops offers from being bundled. Detects, blocks and removes malware in real-time. Keeps your PC automatically threat-free! Alongside the standard malware, adware, and spyware protection that comes with similar products, Reason Core Security Standard Protection also provides powerful bundle protection as well. Overall, Reason Core Security Standard Protection is a high quality, solid protection solution in the fight against malware and PUPs. It keeps your PC clean from ads, software you never wanted, and it protects your privacy. Reason Core Security claims to have the best detection rate in the industry, and is able to quickly detect and remove harmful adware and crapware faster than any other single product. Reason Core Security Standard Protection really is a powerful compliment to your existing Anti-Virus solution, and gives you that extra layer of protection against all kinds of malware.
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Trojan Killer
Free
Trojan Killer Removal Tutorial
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XArp
Free
XArp: Advanced ARP Spoofing Detection
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IObit Advanced SystemCare Pro
Trial version
Advanced SystemCare Pro 11 is a powerful full-scale software for PC security and performance. Based on the new Bitdefender antivirus engine, along with the privacy protection and PC optimization utility, Advanced SystemCare Pro 11 provides professional protection against security threats, and offers a 1-click approach to achieve top PC performance. With a large antivirus database, Advanced SystemCare Pro 11 helps you remove more security threats, including viruses, spyware, and ransomware, etc. The enhanced Protection module guards your PC and your online experience in real time. It protects against DNS attacks, browser tracking issues, homepage tampering problems, and more. The new drivers digitally signed by Microsoft ensure compatibility and stability with the latest Windows 10. Key Features include: Startup Optimization. Large Files Finder. Resource Manager. MyWin10. Hardware Accelerate. FaceID. The newly created FaceID and Surfing Protection, along with Ads-Removal take PC security to a higher level. FaceID automatically catches intruders who are trying to secretly access your PC and gain unauthorized access into your private data. Surfing Protection and Ads-Removal brings you a fresh, secure and ad-free online surfing experience. The improved 1-click approach in Clean & Optimize delivers a much easier way to clean up junk files, leftover data, and registry entries. Meanwhile it optimizes startup items, system resources, and Internet connections to greatly speed up your computer’s boot time, response and browsing speed. The Redesigned Performance Monitor gives more accurate real-time data of CPU, GPU and mainboard temperature and more intuitive usage report of disks, RAM and CPU to give you a greater insight into your PC status, and it offers quick access in order to manage the system resources and troubleshoot system performance issues easily. What's more, Advanced SystemCare Pro 11 rebuilds and improves on previous tools and features, such as Startup Optimization, Hardware Accelerate, Resource Manager, MyWin10, Large Files Finder, etc. in order to explore your PC's full potential and make it run as fast as a new PC.
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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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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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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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RegRun Reanimator
Free
Malware is an abundant menace that is found in all corners of the Internet. It is commonplace to find security suites with Malware removal tools, but there are also a few tools available, which are specifically designed to locate and remove any possible malware issues you may find on your computer. RegRun Reanimator is a handy little tool that is able to remove Trojans/Adware/Spyware and some Root-kits from your computer. It adds an extra layer of protection to the standard security suites that currently dominate the market. The interface is, although a little cluttered, quite easy to use. All of the app’s features are organized into tabs that are listed at the bottom of the main window, and each of the buttons has a detailed explanation of the function. RegRun Reanimator is not just a standard set of tools though, it also has an in-depth reporting feature. This can produce a detailed report on your PC's current status, covering your installed apps, drivers, codecs, browser setup, Explorer extensions, network settings, key file associations, Windows service details, startup programs, scheduled tasks, running processes, and loaded DLLs etc. This is a superb feature that makes RegRun Reanimator stand out as different. Overall, RegRun Reanimator is a an excellent tool that can locate and remove a variety of different types of malware on your PC. Once you get past the busy-looking interface, the app is not that hard to use, it does’n’t leave a massive footprint and has a number of tools that go above and beyond the standard anti-malware tools that are found on the market.
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Panda Dome Premium
Trial version
Panda Dome Premium is a complete security solution. Panda Dome Premium 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. Panda Dome Premium 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, tuneup 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 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 provides a wide suite of iron-clad security essentials bundled together for a very acceptable subscription price. You can find the Mac version of Panda Dome Premium here.
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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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Zemana AntiMalware
Trial version
With an ever increasing threat of malware, root-kits, ransomeware, and boot-kits, having an antivirus product installed on your computer may not be enough protection. Anti-malware products such as Zemana AntiMalware are designed to protect your computer before the infection takes hold. Zemana AntiMalware is a solid security protection that uses cloud technology to ensure your system is as safe as possible by providing a better detection rate. Key Features include: Real Time Protection Fast and efficient scanning and prevention of future infections. Lightweight Security Solution Lightweight, highly optimized and it doesn't affect your overall PC performance nor does it clutter up your drive (5 MBs total). Browser Cleanup Gets rid of annoying browser add-on's; unwanted apps and tool bars. Overall, Zemana AntiMalware adds an extra scanning layer, on top of your existing protection, to help you remove malware. It does not conflict with your current security suite. It’s fast, lightweight and reliable.
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Rem-VBSworm
Free
Rem-VBSworm (Remediate VBS Worm) is an anti-malware tool that has been designed to detect and then remove different kinds of VBS infections, such as Bladabindi, Excedow, Jenxcus, and Houdini/Dinihu. It can also detect and protect against WSH (Windows Script Host) malware and autorun worms. Running Rem-VBSworm is a simple process; just insert your infected USB drive and choose from a number of options: A,B,C and D (these options are to be accessed in that specify order to achieve optimum results). After you have performed the task, then run a full scan with your installed antivirus product. By using option A, the tool will try to clean the infection and it will fix any registry changes that have been made by the malware. When you use option B, be sure to type only the “letter” of your USB drive. For example: your USB drive is named S:\ you should only type S. This option will eradicate any related malware on the USB drive. It will also make any hidden files visible again. Option C allows you to download Panda USB Vaccine to prevent any other autorun malware from entering your system. Finally, option D allows you to enable or disable WSH. Please note, you need to run this utility as an Administrator, or the tool may fail to clean infections correctly.
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SpyDetect Free
Free
Spy Detect Free Removal Tutorial
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Panda Dome Advanced
Trial version
Panda Dome Advanced has replaced Panda Internet Security. This new, up-to-date security solution now comes packed with new features and tools that gives you both an easy-to-use and intuitive interface, and solid protection for your PC. This new "Panda Internet Security" has been designed to meet all your security needs, both offline and online. It is centered on offering a safe environment while browsing the web, and comes with an impressive set of tools that can be customized to suit your needs. Once installed you can forget about viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers and online fraud. With Panda Dome Advanced you can enjoy real-time protection against the latest malware threats, plus there's security for your Android devices too. Key Feature include: Antivirus protects against virus, ransomware, and malware. Firewall ensures safety from hackers. Safe Browsing protects users while browsing the Internet. Process Monitor analyzes your system background processes. VPN allow users to securely access data remotely through public networks. Parental Controls configure what your children have access to online. With Panda Dome Advanced you can shop and browse online safely. Thanks to its new real-time protection technology, the new 'Panda Internet Security' is safer, faster and more complete than ever before. With it, you can share photos and videos, shop and bank online, read your favorite blogs or simply browse the Web with total peace of mind and without interruption. Panda Dome Advanced can apply safety measures by blocking phishing and malware pages. Similar protection can be offered against unknown programs and infected USB devices. With tools like Parental controls, App Lock and Call Blocker configured on your PC, you know that you will be as safe as possible. Furthermore, the app also comes with Wi-Fi protection to ensure you start safe while accessing the Internet from home. And in case you may be concerned about keyloggers monitoring you, turning to the integrated virtual keyboard will allay your concerns. Panda Dome Advanced utilizes Cloud Technology that provides an intelligent protection system based on a user community where everyone contributes. This ensures your computer will always be up-to-date and fully protected. Panda Dome Advanced lets you enjoy a new, modern and intuitive user experience that is aligned with the latest operating systems and platforms. The great thing about Panda Dome Advanced is that you don't have to be an expert to use it; it does everything for you. Simply install it and forget about viruses and other threats. Overall, Panda Dome Advanced is a solid protection suite that keeps you safe from ransomware and viruses originating from the Internet, and suspicious programs. This feature-packed suite can defend you from all manner of attacks and furnish you with an online environment that is safe and comfortable.
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Avira Internet Security Suite
Trial version
Optimize your firewall settings – it’s your first line of defense! Avira Internet Security Suite does exactly that, plus guards you with award-winning protection against phishing attacks and malware, including viruses, worms, spyware, and ransomware. Avira Internet Security Suite is a unique combination of Antivirus Pro (awarded “2016 Product of the Year”) with our unique Firewall Manager – so it secures your online transactions even better, to prevent your financial details from ever being stolen via banking Trojans, fake shopping carts, or infected banking portals. Key features include: Firewall Manager. Award-winning antivirus. Anti-ransomware. Real-time web protection. Device control. Customer support. In addition to helping you make the best out of your firewall settings, it blocks over 180 million infected, phishing, and spammy websites every month, plus secures all gateways to your PC to ensure e.g. that no one can remotely spy on you via your web cam. Avira’s protection cloud technology is an early warning system, which analyzes unknown files in the cloud – anonymously – from millions of users, to protect you against threats as they emerge in real time.
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SpyHunter
Trial version
Keeping your digital life secure with SpyHunter for Windows
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