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Windows Security Tools Category

Free Spyware Doctor - AntiSpy Software

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Spyware Doctor is an excellent AntiSpy tool that can be used to detect and remove unwanted Spyware from your PC and further protect your computer from new spyware, adware and other online threats. There is a completely Free version of Spyware Doctor called the Starter Edition that includes the most essential features of the paid version and can be a lifesaver for those in need of diagnosing a potentially infected computer.

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How to get Norton Security Scan for Free

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Norton Security Scan is a Free tool created by Symantec (the creators of Norton Anti virus Software) that can be used to determine if your computer is currently protected from known threats. Norton Security Scan will check to see if your computer is currently protected and can be used to scan your computer, identifying if viruses, worms, spyware, adware or trojans are currently residing on your PC. It is a Free tool that can be used in conjunction with other Antivirus or Antispyware tools to provide maximum protection against threats.

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Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool can be used to detect and furthermore delete various viruses that might be running on your system. Some examples include: MSBlast (Blaster), Mydoom, Nachi, Sasser, Netsky, Bagle, Sdbot, Locksky, Wukill, Zotob, Atak, Torvil, Zlob, WinNT/F4IRootkit amongst 50 other viruses. The drawback is that this Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool only detects viruses that may be actively running on your system. For example if you have a virus that is contained in a file that has not been run, this program would not detect it. However, for systems that are thought to be infected, this tool makes for a good start at detecting and removing the culprit.

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Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer is a tool developed by Microsoft that can be used to test the Security of your system. It can help determine if your Computer is functioning in accordance with the Microsoft security recommendations and will then offer additional specific remedial guidance if necessary to correct security problems. I would recommend that anyone with PC and Network security concerns to download and try this tool.

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Have I been Hacked?

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Anymore, computer security is just as important as Home security. You wouldn't leave your front door open when you go out for a night on the town. So why would you leave your computer open for anyone to see? Well for most people, the signs of PC entry aren't as obvious. In the following tutorial I show you some tools to use to tell if your Windows NT, XP, or 2000 PC has been hacked. Using these tools, you should be able to detect the most common hacks and tell if your system has become compromised. However, some hacks may be very hard to detect and could take some work.

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