From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, links to free antivirus sofware, evaluation antivirus software, and free virus removal tools.
Years ago, if your antivirus detected a virus, chances are you'd find a pretty complete description of that threat in any number of virus encyclopedias. Today, however, with a few tens of thousands of malware being dissected each day, it's very rare to find a meaningful virus description. Fortunately, if you need specific details on what a particular bit of malware does, there are several online …
When it comes to selecting the best free antivirus software, the choices are too limited to leave any of the free antivirus products out. Following is a list of the best - and often the only - free antivirus software for Windows and Mac computers.
Malware can often leave an infected system unstable - or even unable to boot into Windows. Fortunately, a few antivirus vendors offer excellent (and free) rescue CDs that will enable you to boot, scan, and repair the infection machine. Following are the three best bootable antivirus rescue CDs available, listed in alphabetical order.
ClamXav is based on the open source ClamAV virus scanner. Popular among open source fans, in practice ClamAV lags behind the detection capabilities of commercial antivirus software.
PC Tools iAntivirus offers solid Mac antivirus free for home use. iAntivirus guards against Mac only malware - a focus that helps keep performance costs and system impact low but may not be the best choice in a mixed Mac/Windows environment.
Phishing filters and toolbars are designed to protect the web surfer from socially engineered phishing scams which try to trick the intended victim into visiting a fraudulent website disguised to look like a valid eCommerce or banking site. The victim thinks they are logging into their real account, but instead everything they enter on the fake site is being sent to the scammers. Armed with this …
SmitFraudFix is a free antivirus tool that removes the Zlob downloader trojan and the rogue scanner software that Zlob typically installs.
SmitFraudFix is a free antivirus download that removes the Zlob trojan downloader and the malware that Zlob installs. These instructions describe how to use SmitFraudFix properly.
Security suites typically combine antivirus, antispyware, and a firewall with value-added features such as antispam and phishing filters. But full blown suites can be pricey. Fortunately for those on a budget, it is entirely possible to build your own free security suite without spending a dime.
Free antivirus software may be the only option for those on a limited budget. But how well does it protect your PC, how easy is it to use, and - if something goes wrong - will you be left out in the cold? The answers may surprise you. This review looks at three free antivirus solutions: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic, AVAST 4 Home Edition, and AVG Free Edition.
AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic provides free antivirus protection for Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98
AVAST 4 Home Edition provides free antivirus protection for Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98
AVG Free Edition provides free antivirus protection for Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98
AntiVir Personal Edition, from H+BEDV, runs under Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP and is available free for personal use.
From Alwil, free antivirus protection for home and non-commercial use. Supports Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.
AVG provides a free English version language of their antivirus software for Windows.
An online scanner can be a valuable adjunct to security. These online scanners are best-of-breed and can offer an important extra layer of protection.
Free tool takes the sting out of several newer viruses.
