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*[http://www.avg.com.au/resources/web-page-scanner/ Avg link scanner] | *[http://www.avg.com.au/resources/web-page-scanner/ Avg link scanner] | ||
*[http://website.informer.com/terms/Avast_Linkscanner Avast link scanner] | *[http://website.informer.com/terms/Avast_Linkscanner Avast link scanner] | ||
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| + | == Windows diagnostic programs/utilities == | ||
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| + | *[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb842062 Sysinternals suite] | ||
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| + | == Cleaning up a malware infected computer == | ||
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| + | *[http://www.securelist.com/en/threats/detect?chapter=83 What do I do if my computer is infected?] | ||
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| + | *[http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-win32malware-gen/ 8 step malware removal process] | ||
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| + | == Slow internet connection == | ||
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| + | *[http://compnetworking.about.com/od/speedtests/tp/slow-network-connections.htm Causes of slow internet speed] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.wikihow.com/Speed-up-a-Slow-Internet-Connection Speeding up a slow internet connection] | ||
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| + | *[http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/why-internet-connection-slow#why-internet-connection-slow=windows-vista Slow internet connection causes] | ||
== Running Windows in a virtual machine and computer security == | == Running Windows in a virtual machine and computer security == | ||
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*[http://www.visiblerisk.com/blog/2013/4/15/analyzing-malicious-pdfs-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-a.html Analyzing Malicious PDFs or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Adobe Reader (Part 2)] | *[http://www.visiblerisk.com/blog/2013/4/15/analyzing-malicious-pdfs-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-a.html Analyzing Malicious PDFs or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Adobe Reader (Part 2)] | ||
| − | == Windows | + | == Windows 8 user accounts == |
*[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee623984%28v=ws.10%29.aspx Setting up a Windows limited user account] | *[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee623984%28v=ws.10%29.aspx Setting up a Windows limited user account] | ||
*[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11248 Setting up a limited user account in Windows - Microsoft support center] | *[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11248 Setting up a limited user account in Windows - Microsoft support center] | ||
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| + | *[http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-security/how-to-create-a-limited-account-win-8/bba9dcae-7957-45dd-a006-5861f4c9ab2e Setting up a limited account and Admin account in Windows 8] | ||
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| + | Setting up a Local account: | ||
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| + | *[http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/windows-8-1-local-account.html How to set up a Windows 8 local account] | ||
== How to make sure downloads are safe == | == How to make sure downloads are safe == | ||
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*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/saferchrome/lgpkjjingioekjianemgdobchenebhek Safer chrome extension] | *[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/saferchrome/lgpkjjingioekjianemgdobchenebhek Safer chrome extension] | ||
| − | === Firefox | + | === Firefox === |
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/noscript/ NoScript] | *[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/noscript/ NoScript] | ||
*[http://noscript.net/ NoScript website] | *[http://noscript.net/ NoScript website] | ||
| + | *[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2039455/five-steps-to-ultimate-firefox-security.html 5 steps to secure your Firefox Browser] | ||
=== Opera === | === Opera === | ||
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*[http://quickscan.bitdefender.com/ Bitdefender quick scan] | *[http://quickscan.bitdefender.com/ Bitdefender quick scan] | ||
| − | == Almost Uncrackable passwords == | + | == Passwords == |
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| + | === General tips === | ||
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| + | *[https://sites.google.com/site/passsectips343/ Password security tips and solutions] | ||
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| + | === Encrypting Firefox profiles === | ||
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| + | *[http://www.winability.com/encrypt-firefox-profile-passwords-bookmarks-cookies/ Encrypting firefox profiles] | ||
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| + | === Almost Uncrackable passwords === | ||
*[http://strongpasswordgenerator.com/ Strong password generator] | *[http://strongpasswordgenerator.com/ Strong password generator] | ||
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*[https://sites.google.com/site/pstrengthtest/ Password Strength testing software] | *[https://sites.google.com/site/pstrengthtest/ Password Strength testing software] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.passwordmeter.com/ PasswordMeter.com - keyword difficulty tool] | ||
== Trend micro - layers of security - Are you safe online == | == Trend micro - layers of security - Are you safe online == | ||
Revision as of 04:48, November 4, 2013
Website malware checker
- Sucuri SiteCheck
- Comodo site inspector
- URL Void
- Virus Total - suspicious URL checker
- Avg link scanner
- Avast link scanner
Windows diagnostic programs/utilities
Cleaning up a malware infected computer
Slow internet connection
Running Windows in a virtual machine and computer security
Windows 7 vs. Windows 8
Analyzing PDFs/docs/documents for malware
Windows 8 user accounts
Setting up a Local account:
How to make sure downloads are safe
Free Antivirus with whitelisting
Avast:
Browser security
Addons
Internet Explorer
Chrome
Firefox
Opera
Commodo IceDragon
Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks
Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks
Noscript addon handles this security threat.
Ditching the security risks of Adobe flash, Adobe reader and Java
Intrusion detection systems
Router configurations
Company that compares the pros and cons of antivirus software
Anti-rootkit
Preventing rootkits:
Free:
TrendMicro:
Malwarebytes antirootkit (beta):
Panda:
Sophos:
TDSSKiller:
F secure blacklight:
Sysclean:
Safer internet surfing
Tor
Tor:
Keeping your computer safe via sandboxing
Sandboxie:
Website advisors
Suspicious File checker
Computer security tips
- Computer security - best practices and software/hardware
- PC security best practices - NSA
- Multiple Antivirus Bootable Rescue CD Utility - Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disc Utility by Britec
- Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disc Utility by Britec
- Using multiple machines and operating system via KVM switch - computer security
- KVM security
Encrypted chatting
MAC security
Email security tips
VPNs and Proxies
VPN vs. Proxies:
Review of VPNs in terms of privacy and logs kept:
Cyberghost:
Free anti-virus and anti-spyware
- Hijack This
- Malwarebytes
- Microsoft essentials
- AVG
- Avast
- Norman Malware Remover
- Unhackme
- Combofi
- ARIES Rootkit Remover*
- RootkitRevealer
- RootRepeal
Bootable CD for anti-virus and anti-spyware
Free online scanners
- Hitmanpro
- Trend Micro Housecall
- ESET Online Scanner
- Vipre rescue
- F secure online scanner
- Kaspersky online virus scanner
- Panda cloud cleaner
- Bitdefender online cloud scanner
- Bitdefender quick scan
Passwords
General tips
Encrypting Firefox profiles
Almost Uncrackable passwords
Trend micro - layers of security - Are you safe online
Free security tools
Computer hardware
Internet Filtering
Firefox
Time management:
Family friendly:
Chrome
Time management:
Family friendly:
Opera
Time management:
Family friendly:
Recommended PC security setup
Operating systems
Windows 7
Linux
Linux anti-malware: