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Useful freeware and other online tools.<br />A more detailed list of freeware may be found at: [http://www.techsupportalert.com/ gizmo's freeware] such as this article, [http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/probably-best-free-security-list-world.htm Probably the Best Free Security List in the World]
  
 
==Free online single file scanning==
 
==Free online single file scanning==
  
* http://virustotal.com (40 different antiviruses)
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* http://virustotal.com (max file size 32 MB, 53 different antiviruses)
* http://virscan.org (max file size 10 Mo, 37 different antiviruses)
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* http://virscan.org (max file size 20 MB, 39 different antiviruses)
* http://scanner.virus.org (max file size 5 Mo, 23 different antiviruses)
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* http://www.urlvoid.com/ (max file size 20 MB, 24 different antiviruses)
* http://virusscan.jotti.org (max file size 10 Mo, 20 different antiviruses)
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* http://virusscan.jotti.org (max file size 10 MB, 20 different antiviruses)
* http://viruschief.com (10 different antiviruses)
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* http://filterbit.com (9 different antiviruses)
 
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==Free online folder/computer scanning==
 
==Free online folder/computer scanning==
 
Most of these antiviruses only work under Windows in Internet Explorer.
 
  
 
* a-squared : http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/ax/?scan=1
 
* a-squared : http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/ax/?scan=1
* BitDefender : http://www.bitdefender.com
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* BitDefender : http://www.bitdefender.com/scanner/online/free.html
 
* Computer Associates : http://cainternetsecurity.net/entscanner/
 
* Computer Associates : http://cainternetsecurity.net/entscanner/
 
* ESET (NOD32) : http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
 
* ESET (NOD32) : http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
 
* F-Secure: http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/security/security-lab/tools-and-services/online-scanner/index.html (IE only)
 
* F-Secure: http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/security/security-lab/tools-and-services/online-scanner/index.html (IE only)
* Microsoft OneCare : http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
 
 
* TrendMicro : http://housecall.trendmicro.com
 
* TrendMicro : http://housecall.trendmicro.com
 
(requires free registration to disinfect)
 
 
 
* Panda : http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/index/
 
* Panda : http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/index/
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(Detect but does not disinfect)
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==Anti-Virus / Anti-Malware products free and fully functional==
 
 
* Command on demand : http://www.commandondemand.com/eval/cod/
 
* Kaspersky : http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
 
* McAfee : http://home.mcafee.com/Downloads/FreeScan.aspx
 
* Symantec/Norton : http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/vc_scan.asp
 
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==List of Legitimate Anti-Malware products==
 
  
Here is a list of free anti-virus with real-time protection:
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===Anti-virus===
  
* avast! : http://www.avast.com/ (Requires FREE registration per year)
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* avast! : http://www.avast.com/
* AntiVir : http://www.avira.com/en/pages/index.php (NagWare)
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* AntiVir : http://www.avira.com/ <br />alternate: http://free-av.com/ <br />[[AntiVir Free update problem]]
* AVG : http://www.avg.com/ (NagWare)
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* AVG : http://www.avg.com/
 
* Comodo : http://www.comodo.com/
 
* Comodo : http://www.comodo.com/
 
* ClamWin : http://www.clamwin.com/
 
* ClamWin : http://www.clamwin.com/
 
* ClamAV : http://www.clamav.net/
 
* ClamAV : http://www.clamav.net/
* PCTools Antivirus : http://www.pctools.com/
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* Microsoft Security Essentials : https://www.microsoft.com/Security_essentials/
* Panda Cloud : http://www.cloudantivirus.com/ (Beta)
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* Panda Cloud : http://www.cloudantivirus.com/
* Prevx: http://free.prevx.com/ (currently unknown if it is 100% free)
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* Malwarebytes : http://www.malwarebytes.org/
* Microsoft Security Essentials : http://www.microsoft.com/Security_essentials/ (Requires GENUINE Windows)
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===Anti-Malware===
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* Ad-Aware : http://www.lavasoft.com
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* a-squared : https://www.emsisoft.com
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* MalwareBytes : http://www.malwarebytes.org
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* Norton Power Eraser (beta) : https://security.symantec.com/nbrt/npe.aspx
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* Spybot Search and Destroy : https://www.safer-networking.org
  
Here is a list of free anti-spyware products with real-time protection:
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===Anti-spyware products===
  
* Windows Defender : http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
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* SpywareBlaster : https://www.javacoolsoftware.com
* Spyware Terminator : http://www.spywareterminator.com/
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* Spyware Terminator : https://www.spywareterminator.com
* Spyware Doctor : http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/ (No removals)
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* SUPERAntiSpyware : https://www.superantispyware.com
* Spybot S&D : http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.html
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* Windows Defender : https://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
* Ad-Aware : http://www.lavasoft.com/ (Active scanning security)
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* Spybot Search and Destroy : https://www.safer-networking.org
  
Here is a list of free anti-spyware products:
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===Intrusion prevention===
  
* MalwareBytes : http://www.malwarebytes.org/
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* GeSWall : http://www.gentlesecurity.com
* SUPERAntiSpyware : http://www.superantispyware.com/
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* Sandboxie : http://www.sandboxie.com
* SpywareBlaster : http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/index.html
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* Snort : http://www.snort.org
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===Rootkit removal===
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* TDSSKiller : http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208283363
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===Windows start-up manager===
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* WinPatrol : http://winpatrol.com
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* Security Task Manager : http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/
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* Autoruns for Windows : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902
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===Windows system scanner===
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* HijackThis (HJT) : http://free.antivirus.com/hijackthis/ <br />(used in conjunction with Malware support forums for troubleshooting system failures)
 
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==MX tools==
 
  
Check if IP or domain is blacklisted as a source for Spam
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==MX tools DNSBL lookup==
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Check if your [[Internet Protocol Address|IP]] or domain is blacklisted as a source for [[Spam]]
  
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* http://viewdns.info/spamdblookup/ : Check if your servers IP is blocked against a number of common spam databases.
 
* http://www.mxtoolbox.com/ : Check each MX record (IP Address) against 147 DNS based blacklists.
 
* http://www.mxtoolbox.com/ : Check each MX record (IP Address) against 147 DNS based blacklists.
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* http://multirbl.valli.org/ : sender IP or domain name
 
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==Spam / PHISH aggregators==
 
  
* AbuseButler : http://spamvertised.abusebutler.com/
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==DNS==
* joewein.de LLC : http://www.joewein.net/
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dig  for Windows  7, Vista, XP, 2000 : http://members.shaw.ca/nicholas.fong/dig/
* PhishTank : http://www.phishtank.com/
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* (dig is a powerful tool to investigate [digging into] the DNS system)
* Project Honey Pot : http://www.projecthoneypot.org/
 
* SORBS (Spam and Open-Relay Blocking System) : http://www.us.sorbs.net/
 
* SpamCop : http://www.spamcop.net/
 
* SURBL : http://www.surbl.org/
 
* uriBL : http://www.uribl.com/
 
 
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==Spam==
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===Spam / PHISH aggregation===
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* AbuseButler : http://spamvertised.abusebutler.com
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* joewein.de LLC : http://www.joewein.net
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* PhishTank : http://www.phishtank.com
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* Project Honey Pot : https://www.projecthoneypot.org
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* SORBS (Spam and Open-Relay Blocking System) : http://www.us.sorbs.net
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* Spacequad : http://www.spacequad.com
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* SpamCop : http://www.spamcop.net
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* Stop Forum Spam : http://www.stopforumspam.com
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* SURBL : http://www.surbl.org
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* uriBL : http://www.uribl.com
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===Email headers===
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* Email Headers
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*: How to View them and Include them in Reporting a Spam or Scam
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*: * http://spamlinks.net/track-trace-headers.htm
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*: * http://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/email_headers.php
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* Copy and paste the headers to reveal their source:
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*: * http://www.ip-adress.com/trace_email
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*: * http://www.find-ip-address.org/email-search/find-email.php
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*: * http://www.ipaddresslocation.org/email-tracking/email-header.php
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* Decoding the spam; head to eternity - an article courtesy of MysteryFCM aka: hpHosts
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*: http://mysteryfcm.co.uk/?mode=Articles&date=25-11-2005
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===Reporting Spam===
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* Spamtrackers article : http://www.spamtrackers.eu/wiki/index.php/Reporting_Spam
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* Sign up for a Spamcop account and report the spam : http://spamcop.net/
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* Join others who are fighting spam at IBR : http://inboxrevenge.com/
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*: also : http://www.complainterator.com/
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===Spam Facts===
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* The 10 Worst Spam Support ISPs : http://www.spamhaus.org/statistics/networks.lasso
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* The 10 Worst Spammers : http://www.spamhaus.org/statistics/spammers.lasso
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* The 10 Worst Spam Countries : http://www.spamhaus.org/statistics/countries.lasso
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===Anti-spam portal===
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* Spam Links : http://spamlinks.net/
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*: the anti-spam portal: everything you didn't want to have to know about spam. Whether you are entirely new to the struggle against spam, or are a seasoned professional system administrator, we direct you to the best resources available to counter spam.
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===Historical===
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* Blacklist of Internet Advertisers : [http://web.archive.org/web/20020124184904/math-www.uni-paderborn.de/~axel/BL/blacklist.html web.archive.org]
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*: this is the Blacklist of Internet Advertisers. It is intended to curb inappropriate advertising on usenet newsgroups and via junk e-mail. It works by describing offenders and their offensive behavior, expecting that people who read it will punish the offenders in one way or another.
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====Associated forum topic====
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[http://www.mywot.com/forum/3331-spam Spam]
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==Reputation tools==
 
==Reputation tools==
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These tools can help evaluate the reputation of websites. Some are based on user reports, corporate/organization reports or automated tools (links checkers, anti-viruses, sandboxes...)
  
These tools can help evaluate the reputation of websites. Some are based on user reports, corporate/organisation reports or automated tools (links checkers, antiviruses, sandboxes...)
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* ATMA IP Deny list - Peerguardian format : http://www.atma.es
 
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* AVG LinkScanner : http://linkscanner.explabs.com/linkscanner/avg
* MalwareUrl : http://www.malwareurl.com
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* Browser Defender : http://www.browserdefender.com
* AVG LinkScanner : http://linkscanner.explabs.com/linkscanner/avg/
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* Google Safe Browsing : http://www.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=example.com (replace "example.com" with the IP or domain name)
* Unmask Parasites : http://unmaskparasites.com/
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* hpHosts : http://hosts-file.net
* McAfee TrustedSource : http://www.trustedsource.org/en/tools
 
* McAfee SiteAdvisor : http://www.siteadvisor.com/
 
* hpHosts : http://hosts-file.net/
 
 
* MalwareDomainList : http://www.malwaredomainlist.com/mdl.php
 
* MalwareDomainList : http://www.malwaredomainlist.com/mdl.php
 
* MalwarePatrol : http://www.malwarepatrol.net/lists.shtml
 
* MalwarePatrol : http://www.malwarepatrol.net/lists.shtml
* Norton SafeWeb : http://safeweb.norton.com/
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* MalwareUrl : http://www.malwareurl.com
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* McAfee SiteAdvisor : https://www.siteadvisor.com
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* McAfee TrustedSource : https://www.trustedsource.org/en/tools
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* No Virus, Thanks : http://scanner.novirusthanks.org (File Scanning)
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* Norton SafeWeb : https://safeweb.norton.com
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* Phish Tank : http://www.phishtank.com
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* Sitevet : http://sitevet.com/
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* Unmask Parasites : http://unmaskparasites.com
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* URL Void : http://www.urlvoid.com
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* Web Of Trust : https://www.mywot.com
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* Web Security Guard : http://www.websecurityguard.com
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* Lenny Zeltser's : [http://zeltser.com/combating-malicious-software/malicious-ip-blocklists.html Blocklists of Suspected Malicious IPs and URLs]
 
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==Network tools==
 
==Network tools==
  
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* http://viewdns.info/ : ViewDNS.info - a large collection of free DNS/network related tools.  DNS propagation, Chinese Firewall, Whois, DNS report + more.
 
* http://www.aguse.jp/ : whois, DNS, thumbnail, blacklist check, more.
 
* http://www.aguse.jp/ : whois, DNS, thumbnail, blacklist check, more.
 
* http://centralops.net/co/ : Free online network utilities
 
* http://centralops.net/co/ : Free online network utilities
Line 104: Line 170:
 
* http://ipinfodb.com/ : Free online geolocation (from server name or IP)
 
* http://ipinfodb.com/ : Free online geolocation (from server name or IP)
 
* http://www.robtex.com/ : Swiss army knife internet tool. Check: RBL, DNS, IP, C-net, whois, Route, AS info, and more.
 
* http://www.robtex.com/ : Swiss army knife internet tool. Check: RBL, DNS, IP, C-net, whois, Route, AS info, and more.
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* http://www.intodns.com/ : checks the health and configuration and provides DNS report and mail servers report.
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* http://network-tools.com/ : various: ping, whois, DNS, etc.
 
* http://untiny.me/ : Get real url from shortened URLs like tinyurl.com (and other) without actually following the link
 
* http://untiny.me/ : Get real url from shortened URLs like tinyurl.com (and other) without actually following the link
 
* http://www.just-traceroute.com/ : Traceroute from 4 different locations.
 
* http://www.just-traceroute.com/ : Traceroute from 4 different locations.
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* http://www.herdict.org/web/ : Herdict Web aggregates reports of inaccessible sites
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* http://nettoolset.inteliance.com/ : NetToolset includes Ping, Traceroute+, DNS Lookup, Reverse DNS Lookup, Blacklist Lookup, IP Whois, Domain Whois and Port Scan
 
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==Pharmacy verification==
 
==Pharmacy verification==
  
LegitScript (USA and Canada) : http://www.legitscript.com/
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* http://www.nabp.net : The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
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* http://www.ciparx.ca : The Canadian International Pharmacy Association
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* http://www.legitscript.com : LegitScript (USA and Canada)
 
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==SSL Certification testing==
 
==SSL Certification testing==
http://www.digicert.com/help/ : Checks SSL Certificate for proper installation, if it times out, there is no SSL issued.
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* https://www.digicert.com/help : Check SSL Certificate for proper installation.
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* https://www.sslshopper.com/ssl-checker.html : Check SSL Certificate, also has a widget to add to your website or blog.
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* https://www.ssllabs.com/ : detailed report about the SSL configuration of a web site.
 
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==List of Noteworthy Internet Explorer addons==
 
  
* heise SSL Guardian : http://www.h-online.com/security/features/Heise-SSL-Guardian-746213.html
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==Parental control==
* IE7Pro : http://www.ie7pro.com/
 
* KeyScrambler : http://www.qfxsoftware.com/Download.htm
 
  
Find more at http://www.ieaddons.com/en/
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See main article: [[Parental Controls]]
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==List of Noteworthy Firefox addons==
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==List of Noteworthy Internet Explorer addons==
  
* Adblock Plus : http://adblockplus.org/
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See main article: [[Internet Explorer]]
* BetterPrivacy : http://netticat.ath.cx/BetterPrivacy/BetterPrivacy.htm
 
* Firebug web development evolved : http://getfirebug.com/
 
* FireFTP - free, secure cross-platform FTP client : http://fireftp.mozdev.org/
 
* FlagFox : https://addons.mozilla.org/fr/firefox/addon/5791
 
* Flashblock : http://flashblock.mozdev.org/
 
* Ghostery : http://www.ghostery.com/
 
* Host Spy : http://hostspy.org/tools
 
* KeyScrambler : http://www.qfxsoftware.com/Download.htm
 
* NoScript : http://noscript.net/
 
* RequestPolicy: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/9727/
 
* SSL Blacklist : http://codefromthe70s.org/sslblacklist.aspx
 
* Targeted Advertising Cookie Opt-Out : http://taco.dubfire.net/
 
* The Web Developer extension : http://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/
 
* URL Fixer : http://www.chrisfinke.com/addons/url-fixer/
 
* Wikipedia Toolbar : https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/6401
 
  
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==List of Noteworthy Firefox addons==
  
Find more at https://addons.mozilla.org/
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See main article: [[Mozilla Firefox | Firefox]]
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==Check for obsolete (and unsecure) software==
 
  
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==Check for obsolete software==
 
Scans for outdated software that is vulnerable to exploit codes, etc.
 
Scans for outdated software that is vulnerable to exploit codes, etc.
  
* F-Secure : http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/onlineservices/fshc.shtml
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{| class="wikitable" cellpadding="3" width="100%"
* Secunia OSI : http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online/  
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! Name
* Plug-In Check for Firefox : https://www-trunk.stage.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
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! Type
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|-  
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| [https://www.f-secure.com/web/home_global/free-tools F-Secure Health Check]
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| Online scan
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| <span style=color:#D66000>Requires Java</span>
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| [https://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online/ Secunia Online Software Inspector]
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| Online scan
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| <span style=color:#D66000>Requires Java</span>
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|-  
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| [http://www.filehippo.com/updatechecker/ FileHippo.com Update Checker]
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| Download
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| <span style=color:blue>Installation is not required</span>
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| [https://www.mozilla.org/plugincheck/ Mozilla plug-in check]
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| Online scan
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| <span style=color:red>Plug-ins only</span>
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|}
 
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==Miscellaneous==
 
==Miscellaneous==
  
* Better Business Bureau (USA and Canada) : http://www.bbb.org/
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* Anubis : http://anubis.iseclab.org/ (reports the behavior of a Windows executable and activities in Internet Explorer)
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* AutoShun (snort list) : http://www.autoshun.org/
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* ATMA Deny list : http://atma.es/
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* DShield : http://www.dshield.org/
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* Better Business Bureau (USA and Canada company verification) : https://www.bbb.org
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* Blacklist Alert (LHSBL / RHSBL queries for nuts): http://www.blacklistalert.org./
 
* BoardReader domain link check : http://boardreader.com/domain/mywot.com
 
* BoardReader domain link check : http://boardreader.com/domain/mywot.com
* AutoShun (snort list) : http://www.autoshun.org/
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* File.net : http://www.file.net/ (Collaborative file identification)
* Snort network intrusion prevention and detection system (IDS/IPS) : http://www.snort.org/
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* JSUNPACK A Generic JavaScript Unpacker : http://jsunpack.jeek.org/dec/go
 
* Malicious code detection (PDF/Javascript/Flash): http://wepawet.iseclab.org/
 
* Malicious code detection (PDF/Javascript/Flash): http://wepawet.iseclab.org/
* Anubis : http://anubis.iseclab.org/ (reports the behaviour of a Windows executable and activities in Internet Explorer)
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* Newly Registered Domain Names : http://domain-daily.com/
 
* NetworkMiner (Network Forensic Analysis Tool (NFAT) for Windows) : http://networkminer.sourceforge.net/
 
* NetworkMiner (Network Forensic Analysis Tool (NFAT) for Windows) : http://networkminer.sourceforge.net/
 
* Norman Sandbox : http://www.norman.com/microsites/nsic/Submit/en (reports the behaviour of a Windows executable run inside a virtual machine).
 
* Norman Sandbox : http://www.norman.com/microsites/nsic/Submit/en (reports the behaviour of a Windows executable run inside a virtual machine).
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* PC Flank Security Tests : http://www.pcflank.com/index.htm (scans for possible exploits you are leaving behind you)
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* Pop-up Test : http://www.popuptest.com/ (tests your pop-up blocker)
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* Redirect Detective : http://redirectdetective.com/ (URL redirection checker.  Detects HTTP redirects, HTTP Refreshes, Meta Refreshes and JS redirects)
 
* Sandboxie : http://www.sandboxie.com/ (reports the behaviour of a Windows executable run inside a sandbox)
 
* Sandboxie : http://www.sandboxie.com/ (reports the behaviour of a Windows executable run inside a sandbox)
* Bitzi : http://bitzi.com/ (Collaborative file identification)
 
 
* Site Dossier : http://sitedossier.com/
 
* Site Dossier : http://sitedossier.com/
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* Snort network intrusion prevention and detection system (IDS/IPS) : http://www.snort.org/
 
* Spamavert.com : http://spamavert.com/ (obtain spam from this small inbox)
 
* Spamavert.com : http://spamavert.com/ (obtain spam from this small inbox)
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* SystemLookup : http://www.systemlookup.com/ (search engine for CLSIDs, services and etc. listing them as either legitimate or malicious)
 
* Tor : http://www.torproject.org/ (surf with more privacy)
 
* Tor : http://www.torproject.org/ (surf with more privacy)
 
* VB100% : http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/index (keep updated on which antiviruses are passing the latest malware tests)
 
* VB100% : http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/index (keep updated on which antiviruses are passing the latest malware tests)
* Pop-up Test : http://www.popuptest.com/ (tests your pop-up blocker)
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* Web Sniffer : http://web-sniffer.net/ (View HTTP Request and Response Header)
* PC Flank Security Tests : http://www.pcflank.com/index.htm (scans for possible exploits you are leaving behind you)
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* WhereGoes? : http://wheregoes.com/ (track the redirection path of URLs)
* SystemLookup : http://www.systemlookup.com/ (search engine for CLSIDs, services and etc. listing them as either legitimate or malicious)
 
* Newly Registered Domain Names : http://domain-daily.com/
 

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Useful freeware and other online tools.
A more detailed list of freeware may be found at: gizmo's freeware such as this article, Probably the Best Free Security List in the World

Free online single file scanning

Free online folder/computer scanning



Anti-Virus / Anti-Malware products free and fully functional

Anti-virus

Anti-Malware

Anti-spyware products

Intrusion prevention

Rootkit removal

Windows start-up manager

Windows system scanner



MX tools DNSBL lookup

Check if your IP or domain is blacklisted as a source for Spam



DNS

dig for Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 : http://members.shaw.ca/nicholas.fong/dig/

  • (dig is a powerful tool to investigate [digging into] the DNS system)



Spam

Spam / PHISH aggregation

Email headers

Reporting Spam

Spam Facts

Anti-spam portal

  • Spam Links : http://spamlinks.net/
    the anti-spam portal: everything you didn't want to have to know about spam. Whether you are entirely new to the struggle against spam, or are a seasoned professional system administrator, we direct you to the best resources available to counter spam.

Historical

  • Blacklist of Internet Advertisers : web.archive.org
    this is the Blacklist of Internet Advertisers. It is intended to curb inappropriate advertising on usenet newsgroups and via junk e-mail. It works by describing offenders and their offensive behavior, expecting that people who read it will punish the offenders in one way or another.

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Spam

Reputation tools

These tools can help evaluate the reputation of websites. Some are based on user reports, corporate/organization reports or automated tools (links checkers, anti-viruses, sandboxes...)




Network tools



Pharmacy verification



SSL Certification testing



Parental control

See main article: Parental Controls

List of Noteworthy Internet Explorer addons

See main article: Internet Explorer

List of Noteworthy Firefox addons

See main article: Firefox

Check for obsolete software

Scans for outdated software that is vulnerable to exploit codes, etc.

Name Type
F-Secure Health Check Online scan Requires Java
Secunia Online Software Inspector Online scan Requires Java
FileHippo.com Update Checker Download Installation is not required
Mozilla plug-in check Online scan Plug-ins only



Miscellaneous