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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]
 
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 (max file size 20 MB, 42 different antiviruses)
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* http://virustotal.com (max file size 32 MB, 53 different antiviruses)
* http://virscan.org (max file size 20 MB, 37 different antiviruses)
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* http://virscan.org (max file size 20 MB, 39 different antiviruses)
* http://scanner.novirusthanks.org (max file size 20 MB, 24 different antiviruses)
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* http://www.urlvoid.com/ (max file size 20 MB, 24 different antiviruses)
* http://scanner.virus.org (max file size 5 MB, 23 different antiviruses)
 
 
* http://virusscan.jotti.org (max file size 10 MB, 20 different antiviruses)
 
* http://virusscan.jotti.org (max file size 10 MB, 20 different antiviruses)
* http://viruschief.com (10 different antiviruses)
 
* http://filterbit.com (9 different antiviruses)
 
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==Free online folder/computer scanning==
 
==Free online folder/computer scanning==
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* 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
 
* Panda : http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/index/
 
* Panda : http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/index/
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* ClamWin : http://www.clamwin.com/
 
* ClamWin : http://www.clamwin.com/
 
* ClamAV : http://www.clamav.net/
 
* ClamAV : http://www.clamav.net/
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* Microsoft Security Essentials : https://www.microsoft.com/Security_essentials/
 
* Panda Cloud : http://www.cloudantivirus.com/
 
* Panda Cloud : http://www.cloudantivirus.com/
* Microsoft Security Essentials : http://www.microsoft.com/Security_essentials/
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* Malwarebytes : http://www.malwarebytes.org/
  
 
===Anti-Malware===
 
===Anti-Malware===
  
* a-squared : http://www.emsisoft.com/
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* Ad-Aware : http://www.lavasoft.com
* MalwareBytes : http://www.malwarebytes.org/
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* a-squared : https://www.emsisoft.com
* Spybot S&D : http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.html
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* MalwareBytes : http://www.malwarebytes.org
* Ad-Aware : http://www.lavasoft.com/
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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
  
 
===Anti-spyware products===
 
===Anti-spyware products===
  
* SUPERAntiSpyware : http://www.superantispyware.com/
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* SpywareBlaster : https://www.javacoolsoftware.com
* SpywareBlaster : http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/
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* Spyware Terminator : https://www.spywareterminator.com
* Windows Defender : http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
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* SUPERAntiSpyware : https://www.superantispyware.com
* Spyware Terminator : http://www.spywareterminator.com/
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* Windows Defender : https://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
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* Spybot Search and Destroy : https://www.safer-networking.org
  
 
===Intrusion prevention===
 
===Intrusion prevention===
  
* GeSWall : http://www.gentlesecurity.com/
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* GeSWall : http://www.gentlesecurity.com
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* Sandboxie : http://www.sandboxie.com
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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
  
 
===Windows start-up manager===
 
===Windows start-up manager===
  
* WinPatrol : http://winpatrol.com/
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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
  
 
===Windows system scanner===
 
===Windows system scanner===
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==MX tools==
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==MX tools DNSBL lookup==
Check if IP or domain is blacklisted as a source for Spam
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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==
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==DNS==
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dig  for Windows  7, Vista, XP, 2000 : http://members.shaw.ca/nicholas.fong/dig/
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* (dig is a powerful tool to investigate [digging into] the DNS system)
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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.
  
* AbuseButler : http://spamvertised.abusebutler.com/
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====Associated forum topic====
* joewein.de LLC : http://www.joewein.net/
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[http://www.mywot.com/forum/3331-spam Spam]
* PhishTank : http://www.phishtank.com/
 
* Project Honey Pot : http://www.projecthoneypot.org/
 
* SORBS (Spam and Open-Relay Blocking System) : http://www.us.sorbs.net/
 
* Spacequad : http://www.spacequad.com/
 
* SpamCop : http://www.spamcop.net/
 
* SURBL : http://www.surbl.org/
 
* uriBL : http://www.uribl.com/
 
 
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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/organization reports or automated tools (links checkers, anti-viruses, sandboxes...)
  
* MalwareUrl : http://www.malwareurl.com
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* ATMA IP Deny list - Peerguardian format : http://www.atma.es
* AVG LinkScanner : http://linkscanner.explabs.com/linkscanner/avg/
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* AVG LinkScanner : http://linkscanner.explabs.com/linkscanner/avg
* Unmask Parasites : http://unmaskparasites.com/
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* Browser Defender : http://www.browserdefender.com
* McAfee TrustedSource : http://www.trustedsource.org/en/tools
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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)
* McAfee SiteAdvisor : http://www.siteadvisor.com/
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* hpHosts : http://hosts-file.net
* 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
* Browser Defender : http://www.browserdefender.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
 
* Web Security Guard : http://www.websecurityguard.com
 
* Web Security Guard : http://www.websecurityguard.com
* Google Safe Browsing : http://www.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=example.com (replace "example.com" with the IP or domain name)
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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
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* 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.
* http://onsamehost.com/ : Lists all domains hosted on a specific IP address.
 
 
* http://www.herdict.org/web/ : Herdict Web aggregates reports of inaccessible sites
 
* 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==
  
* http://www.nabp.net/ : The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
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* http://www.nabp.net : The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
* http://www.ciparx.ca/ : The Canadian International Pharmacy Association
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* http://www.ciparx.ca : The Canadian International Pharmacy Association
* http://www.legitscript.com/ : LegitScript (USA and Canada)
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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.
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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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==Parental control==
 
==Parental control==
* Kidzui : http://www.kidzui.com/
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* K9 Web Protection : http://www1.k9webprotection.com/
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See main article: [[Parental Controls]]
* Parental Control Bar : http://www.parentalcontrolbar.org/
 
* Glubble (Firefox) : http://www.glubble.com/
 
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==List of Noteworthy Internet Explorer addons==
 
==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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See main article: [[Internet Explorer]]
* IE7Pro : http://www.ie7pro.com/
 
* KeyScrambler : http://www.qfxsoftware.com/Download.htm
 
 
 
Find more at http://www.ieaddons.com/en/
 
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==List of Noteworthy Firefox addons==
 
==List of Noteworthy Firefox addons==
  
* Adblock Plus : http://adblockplus.org
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See main article: [[Mozilla Firefox | Firefox]]
* Auto Context : https://addons.mozilla.org/ro/firefox/addon/5714
 
* 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
 
* Google Toolbar : https://addons.mozilla.org/ro/firefox/addon/6249
 
* Host Spy : http://hostspy.org/tools
 
* HttpFox : https://addons.mozilla.org/ro/firefox/addon/6647
 
* KeyScrambler : http://www.qfxsoftware.com/Download.htm
 
* LinkExtend : https://addons.mozilla.org/ro/firefox/addon/10777
 
* NoScript : http://noscript.net
 
* RequestPolicy: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/9727
 
* ShowIP : https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/590
 
* SSL Blacklist : http://codefromthe70s.org/sslblacklist.aspx
 
* Tamper Data : https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/966
 
* 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
 
 
 
Find more at https://addons.mozilla.org/
 
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==Check for obsolete software==
 
==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
* FileHippo.com Update Checker : http://www.filehippo.com/updatechecker/  
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! Type
* Plug-In Check for Firefox : https://www-trunk.stage.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
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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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|-
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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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|-  
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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.

Associated forum topic

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