Post-Infection Repair Resources:

 

Viruses, Rootkits, Spyware & Other Malware Can Wreak Havoc On Windows-Based PC’s.

 

The Following Are Useful Tools Which May Assist In Repairing Damage Caused By Such Infections:

 

Windows Registry Repair Utilities:

 

Windows SFC Tool : (Instructions On How To Run The Windows System File Checker Tool In Windows)

Windows Repair A-I-O : (Windows System File Repair Utility, Repair Damaged Registry Settings, FREE)

Registry Mechanic : (Windows Registry Repair Tool, Offers FREE Scan, Upgrade For Additional Use)

TweakNow RegCleaner : (Windows Registry Cleaning & Repair Utility, FREE)

WinMend Registry Cleaner : (Windows Registry Cleaning & Repair Utility, TRIALWARE)

 

Windows Rootkit, Trojan & Virus Clean-up Utilities:

 

TDSSKiller : (Windows Rootkit.Win32.TDSS Family Rootkit Remover, FREE)

ComboFix : (Windows Malicious Process Detection & Removal / Repair Utility)

W32/CleanInjector Trojan Remover : (W32/CleanInjector Trojan Removal Utility, FREE)

W32/CleanFrauDrop Trojan Remover : (W32/CleanFrauDrop Trojan Removal Utility, FREE)

PC Tools Threat Removal Tool : (Delete Infected Files & Registry Values Added By Malware, FREE)

McAfee Rootkit Remover : (Windows Rootkit/Malware Detection & Removal Tool, FREE)

Avira Removal Tool : (Removes Several Types Of Malicious Windows-Based Worms, FREE)

Win32/Sality Remover : (Removes Win32/Sality Infections On Windows-Based PC’s, FREE)

Perlovga Removal Tool : (Detects & Removes Several Types Of Windows Based PC Infections, FREE)

W32.Blaster.Worm Removal Tool : (Detects & Removes W32.Blaster.Worm Infections, FREE)

 

System Rescue / Repair Resources (*For Severely Infected PC’s That No Longer Boot)

 

SystemRescueCD : (Bootable Disc For Recovering Data & Repairing Damaged PC’s, FREE)

Avira AntiVir Rescue System : (Bootable USB/Disc With Avira Anti-Virus Utility Built-In, FREE)

Hiren’s BootCD : (Bootable CD With Many Repair & Tweaking Utilities, FREE)

 

Data-Privacy Resources:

 

Data/Privacy-Related Applications:

 

BleachBit : (Windows & Linux File Shredder, FREE)

CCleaner : (Windows & Mac Privacy Eraser, FREE)

Cyberscrub Privacy Suite : (Windows Privacy Suite: Many Functions, TRIALWARE)

R-Wipe & Clean : (Windows Temporary File Shredder, TRIALWARE)

Privacy Eraser : (Windows Privacy Eraser, TRIALWARE)

Tracks Eraser : (Windows Privacy Eraser, TRIALWARE)

Active Kill Disk : (Bootable Low-Level HD Format Utility, Lite-Version Is FREE)

DBAN (Darik’s Boot And Nuke) : (Low-Level HD Format Utility, Cross-Platform Bootable Media, FREE)

Eraser : (Windows Secure Deletion Utility, FREE)

Batch Purifier : (Windows Based MetaFile/Data Info Management Utility, FREE JPG TOOL or UPGRADE)

Jpg Cleaner : (Windows Based .Jpg File Metadata Management Utility, FREE)

 

Online Privacy-Related Resources:

EFF’s Surveilance Self-Defense Page : (A Guide To Protecting Your Digital Data & Privacy)

 

Security-Related News Sources/Sites:

Security-Related News Sources/Sites:

Databreaches.net : (List Of Known Data/Security Breaches)

TheHackerNews.com : (Data/Security-Related Breaches News Site)

E-SecurityPlanet.com : (IT Security-Related News Articles)

SecurityWeek.com : (IT Security-Related News Articles & Insight)

NetworkWorld’s Security Section : (IT Security-Related News Articles)

Slashdot.org’s Security Section : (Get Current News On Security-Related Tech Issues)

SecureMac : (A Site Dedicated To Mac-Related Security Applications & Issues)

LinuxSecurity : (A Site Dedicated To Linux-Related Security Matters)

IT-World Security Section : (IT World’s Security-Related News & Information)

Privacy.org : (A Site Dedicated To Privacy-Related Articles & News)

 

Security-Related News Sources/Site RSS Feeds:

Threat Monitor

DataBreaches

Security Focus

CSO Threat Watch

C-Net Security

Security Wire Daily News

CSO Mobile Security

Security Bytes

Computer World

 

Privacy & Security Online

 

Private Online Browsing Resources:

Ixquick.com : (A Search Engine Focused On Privacy & Security)

TOR Browser Bundle : (Cross-Platform Internet-Anonymity Tool, FREE)

ProxyCap : (Windows & Mac Proxy Application, TRIALWARE)

Smart Hide IP : (Windows Internet-Anonymity Tool, TRIALWARE)

Proxy-List.org : (Online Proxy Database, Contains Secure, Non-Secure & Transparent Proxies)

 

Encrypted E-Mail Services:

Hushmail : (FREE Encrypted Email – UPGRADE for more storage space)

 

Firefox Browser Add-Ons & Plugins:

AdBlockPlus : (Block/Remove Ads In Firefox)

Ghostery : (Privacy Add-on, Block & View Web Tracking in Firefox)

NoScript : (Prevent Malicious Scripts From Running In Firefox)

BetterPrivacy : (Privacy Add-on For Firefox)

FB Purity : (Facebook-Related Security/Privacy Add-on)

Facebook Phishing Protector : (Facebook-Related Security Add-on)

Facebook Ad-Blocker : (Facebook-Related Security/Privacy Add-on)

FoxyProxy: (Firefox Proxy Add-on)

Fire Encrypter : (Firefox Encrypting/Decrypting & Hashing Add-On)

HTTPS Everywhere : (Firefox Add-On For Web-Browsing Encryption)

 

WiFi Related Security Applications & Services:

Hotspot Shield : (Windows & Mac VPN Service Client For Secure WiFi Communication, FREE)

 

Network Filtering/Blocking Utilities:

PeerBlock : (Windows Network Filtering/Blocking Application, FREE)

PeerGuardian : (Cross-Platform Network Filtering/Blocking Application, FREE)

IPList : (Linux PeerBlock/PeerGuardian Alternative, FREE)

I-Blocklist.com : (Additional Blocklists For Use With PeerBlock/Firewalls)

 

Encryption-Related Resources:

File/Folder & Disk Encryption Applications:

GPG4Win : (Windows File & Email Encryption Software Suite, FREE)

TrueCrypt : (File / Disk Encryption, Cross-Platform, FREE)

PGP Desktop : (PGP Disk Encryption, Cross-Platform, TRIALWARE)

BestCrypt : (Cross-Platform Disk Encryption, TRIALWARE)

FolderLock : (Windows File & Folder Encryption, FREE or PURCHASE FOR FULL VERSION)

SilentEye : (Cross-Platform Steganography Application, FREE)

Encrypt : (Cross-Platform File Encryption Utility – Including Android, FREE)

KeePass : (Encrypted Password Manager, Cross-Platform , FREE)

GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator : (Windows Based Secure CD/DVD Application, TRIALWARE)