Anti Virus Software
The following list includes some Free Anti Virus solutions
- http://housecall.trendmicro.com
This is an online anti virus scanner - http://www.grisoft.com
This company has a free solution for individual use - http://www.avast.com/
This anti virus package also has a free home edition
In addition there are several commercial solutions:
- Norton/Symantec Internet Security Suite
- Norton/Symantec Personal Firewall
- Norton/Symantec AntiVirus
- McAfee
If you want to find out more about Anti Virus Software here are some useful links:
- Microsoft's FAQ's on Anti Virus Software
- CERT's page on AntiVirus Software
- Federal US Department of Homeland Security Pages
Firewalls
Firewall solutions (some commercial packages include a free version for personal use)
- Tiny Firewall
- Zone Labs Personal Firewall
- Norton Personal Firewall
- Kerio Personal Firewall
- Outpost Personal Firewall
- Armor2Net Personal Firewall
whilst lots more information and products can be found at: http://www.firewallguide.com/
If you happen to use Windows XP this comes with a simple firewall version. You can find out more information on Microsoft's FAQ's on Firewall Software
Trojan Scanner and Remover
There are several tools to help identify and clean Trojans from your system and many of the products above include Trojan scanning. Some specific products directed at Trojan scanning and removal include:
- Panda SoftWare
an all in one Anti-Virus and Trojan remover which you can try free - Moosoft Cleaner
You can find more listed on this link: http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/browse/0,cat,1444,sortIdx,1,00.aspA
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