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- Microsoft Security Essentials (Win)
- Real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Free.
Sophos- Commercial software, but also a number of free tools.
SpyBot Search & Destroy (Win)- Detects, deletes and immunizes against a wide range of spyware, adware, malware, tojans, etc. Free.
SpyCatcher Express (Win)- Free tool to remove spyware and protect against future infections.
Spyware Doctor (Win)- Detects, removes and blocks spyware and viruses.
Sunbelt CounterSpy (Win)- Highly rated (and low cost) anti-spyware. Free trial available.
Symantec AV (Mac & Win)- Latest virus alerts and SAV updates, along with info about a huge range of common viruses and malware.
Trend-Micro Freebies (Win)- A range of free tools for virus detection and removal. HouseCall scans for viruses, worms, trojans, and spyware.
Turn off System Restore (Win)- Info about how to prevent "cleaned" viruses from returning to your PC.
Windows Defender (Win)- From Microsoft. Helps protect your PC against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware. (Now superceded by Security Essentials.)
WindowsUpdate Site (Win)- Check that your Windows OS patches are up-to-date.
Zone Alarm (Win)- A firewall to prevent spyware and adware from sending info from your computer. Free for individual use.
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- AVG AntiVirus
Popular and highly-rated software for virus removal and prevention.
Spybot Search & Destroy
For spyware detection, malware removal and prevention. (Donation appreciated).
Microsoft Security Essentials
Real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
Macintosh- iAntiVirus
Small resources footprint - Mac virus database only. Requires Intel processor and Mac OS X 10.5 or later. Free version.
ClamXav
Scans for both Mac & Win viruses. (Donation appreciated).
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- Ad Aware (Win)
- Scans for spyware and adware on your computer. Free version available.
Avast 4 Home (Win)- Free edition for home and individual users.
Avira (Win)- Free edition for home and individual users.
AVG Free (Win)- Basic anti-virus and anti-spyware tools for Windows. Free for home and non-commercial use.
ClamXav (Mac)- A Mac OSX GUI version of the popular ClamAV software. Scans for both Mac & Win viruses. Donationware.
Comodo (Win)- Free antivirus, firewall and Internet security.
iAntiVirus (Mac)- Small resources footprint - Mac virus database only. Requires Intel processor and Mac OS X 10.5.
Little Snitch (Mac)- Reports any information being sent from your computer. Not just malicious activity, but any software that "phones home" (eg Adobe products, etc)
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