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Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) 2.2.7 Beta Open Source

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Security > Secure Deletion

Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) 2.2.7 Beta

Linux-based live system for deleting data from hard disks in such a way that it can’t be restored. Prevents the data from being passed on when the hard disk is sold. Available as an ISO file and as a boot CD, as well as an installer for Windows, which creates a bootable DBAN floppy disk.

24/05/13, Update

RedPhone (ehemals WhisperCore) 0.9.2 Free

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Security > Personal Firewalls

Beta security platform for mobile devices. Provides encryption of the entire system, including a firewall blocking outgoing connections from Android apps and selective permission for apps to communicate with specific servers.

19/05/13, Update

Wireshark 1.8.7 Open Source

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Networking & Servers > Monitoring/Management > Diagnosis

Wireshark 1.8.7

This development of the discontinued Ethereal project logs and analyses data traffic on the network. Includes the required WinPCap. Portable version also available. Fast and secure download from The H

18/05/13, Update

Web of Trust (WOT) 20130515 Free

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Internet > Web Browsers & Co. > Browser Add-ons

Web of Trust (WOT) 20130515

Expansion pack for Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari and Opera which allows safe surfing by providing information about the trustworthiness of a web site about to be accessed.

16/05/13, Update

HDShredder Free Edition 4.0.0 Free

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Security > Secure Deletion

Simple tool for irretrievably deleting entire hard disks and data. According to the developer it works independent of the partition layout, file and operating system and deals with otherwise inaccessible proprietary formats. Also available as advanced versions (basic, standard and professional).

16/05/13, Update

ophcrack 3.5.0 Open Source

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Security > Password Administration

ophcrack 3.5.0

Tool based on rainbow tables for the recovery of Windows passwords. Also uses a time-memory trade-off and comes with a graphical user interface to ensure the tool is easy to use. Contains a brute force module for the detection of more simple passwords.

03/05/13, Update

Snort 2.9.4.6 Open Source

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Security > Intrusion Detection

Network intrusion prevention system. Detects intruders on the computer.

25/04/13, Update

ClamAV 0.97.8 Open Source

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Security > Antivirus

ClamAV 0.97.8

Anti-virus protection designed especially for emails on Unix-based mail gateways. Offers a flexible and scalable multi-threaded daemon, command-line scanner and automatic updater. Also available as a version for Windows.

24/04/13, Update

Password Gorilla 1.5.3.7 Open Source

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Security > Password Administration

Password Gorilla 1.5.3.7

Cross-platform password manager. Provides sorting user names and passwords into groups, saving them with URLs and notes and copies them into the browser or other applications via clipboard. Fast and secure download from The H

22/03/13, Update

TruPax 7 Free

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Security > Encryption

Generates TrueCrypt-compatible container files (UDF 1.02) from any selection of files. These are exactly sized to suit the amount of data content and can be opened in TrueCrypt. They can also be directly extracted or invalidated again with TruPax. Neither administrator rights nor TrueCrypt are necessary to do so. Fast and secure download from The H

17/03/13, Update

Firewall Builder 5.1.0.3599 Open Source

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Security > Personal Firewalls

Firewall Builder 5.1.0.3599

Simplifies the configuration of firewall scripts for iptables and ipchains. The graphical interface is based on modern firewall GUIs and allows easily creating firewall rules to be implemented in a script. Download of the versions for Windows and Mac OS X requires a valid email address. Fast and secure download from The H

13/03/13, Update

Skipfish 2.10 beta Free

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Networking & Servers > Security > Other

Skipfish 2.10 beta

Tests web applications for security breaches. Uses heuristic methods for automatically detecting vulnerabilities to attacks by cross-site scripting or SQL and XML injection. Creates a report on necessary improvements. Requires Cygwin on Windows.

12/03/13, Update

Tails 0.17 Open Source

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System Software > Operating Systems

Live Linux distribution focusing on security, privacy and anonymity. Leaves no traces on the computer and uses the Tor network online.

08/03/13, Update

OpenSSL 1.0.1e Free

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Networking & Servers > Infrastructure > Tunneling/VPN

Toolkit that implements Secure Sockets Layer (SSL v2/v3) and Transport Layer Security (TLS v1) protocols and contains a cryptographic library.

15/02/13, Update

Ubuntu Privacy Remix (UPR) 10.04r3 Open Source

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System Software > Operating Systems

Ubuntu Privacy Remix (UPR) 10.04r3

Modified Live-CD based on Ubuntu for the short-term provision of an isolated working environment where sensitive data can be dealt with securely while the operating system installed on the computer remains untouched. Not intended for permanent installation on the hard disk. Fast and secure download from The H

31/01/13, Update

Mantra Security Toolkit 0.92 Open Source

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Security > Analysis

Mantra Security Toolkit 0.92

Portable Firefox browser which features a wealth of security enhancements. Ideal for checking web site security holes.

23/01/13, Update

Untangle 9.4 Open Source

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Networking & Servers > Infrastructure > Routers

Open-source router with web, virus and spam filters. Includes integrated VPN access and a tool for analysing data traffic on the router. This router has its own operating system and deletes existing files when it’s installed.

11/01/13, Update

ClamTK 4.44 Open Source

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Security > Antivirus

ClamTK 4.44

GUI frontend Clam Antivirus using gtk2-perl.

23/12/12, Update

Ettercap 0.7.4.1 Open Source

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Security > Others

Ettercap 0.7.4.1

Intercepts network connections. SSH and HTTPS connections can also be redirected. Fast and secure download from The H

18/12/12, Update

Kessnux Passwort-Generator 1.1 Open Source

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Security > Password Administration

JavaScript based password generator which allows the user to select uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters, password length and exclude the I, l, O, 0 and o characters. Fast and secure download from The H

15/12/12, Update

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