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Rank 33: Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) 2.2.7 Beta Open Source

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Security > Secure Deletion

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.

04/06/13

System Software > File Management

Rank 35: explorer++ 1.3.5 Free

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Tab upgrade for Windows Explorer.

05/02/13

Rank 54: Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) 4.2.223.0 Free

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Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) 4.2.223.0

Runs in the background and provides real-time protection against online risks, such as viruses and spyware. Updates automatically to ensure you are always protected against the latest threats. Must run as an original copy on a supported Windows operating system. Additional information about version 2 is available from The H.

22/05/13

Rank 57: Password Safe 3.31 Open Source

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Data vault for passwords and PINs. An original program by Bruce Schneier, available as open source software. Fast and secure download from The H

13/05/13

Rank 63: KeePass Password Safe 1.25 Open Source

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Stores passwords in a password- or key file-protected encrypted database. An extended Pro version is available for free, as well as portable variants for use on a USB stick. Unofficial versions for other operating systems are available. Fast and secure download from The H

14/05/13

Rank 88: Checksum Verifier 1.1.6 Free

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System Software > File Management > Others

Validates the integrity of files with secure algorithms such as MD5 and SHA-1. Allows the easy creation and verification of checksums using drag and drop. Fast and secure download from The H

05/11/12

Rank 120: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.75.0.1300 Final Trial

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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.75.0.1300 Final

Detects malware using a database that updates daily. Either deletes the harmful programs or places them in quarantine. Provides real-time system monitoring, automatic scans at freely definable points in time, and protection against attacks from new malware.

06/05/13

Rank 146: Web service: Virustotal Free

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Online file analyser, searches for viruses, worms, trojans and other malicious programs. Uses several anti-virus engines for analysis and displays the results. Can examine files up to a certain specified size limit.

25/07/12

Rank 175: Win32 OpenSSL 1.0.1e Open Source

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Networking & Servers > Infrastructure > Tunneling/VPN

Windows installer for the Linux Toolkit OpenSSL that enables you to work with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols for encrypted data communications.

15/02/13

Rank 180: BoxCryptor 2.0 Free

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Security > Encryption

Transparently embeds a Dropbox directory as a drive in Windows and encodes files stored there according to the AES 256 standard. Works with individual files and decrypts these by reading them in real time so that they can be used as unencrypted files.

12/06/13

Rank 182: Little Snitch 3.1 Trial

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Security > Others

Monitors programs' network connections and displays their Internet activity. Allows you to control which programs are allowed to access the internet and can allocate which individual IP addresses and ports these programs may use.

02/05/13

Rank 194: Wireshark 1.10.0 Open Source

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Networking & Servers > Monitoring/Management > Diagnosis

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

18/06/13

Rank 195: avast! Free Antivirus 8.0.1489 Free

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Protects a computer from malware. Has an anti-virus and anti-spyware module, offers real-time and anti-rootkit protection, as well as intelligent virus updates. Silent mode available for gamers.

24/05/13

Rank 211: AVG Anti-Virus Free 2013 Free

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Virus scanner providing a resident shield, personal email scanner and on-demand tests, with automatic updates to the virus database and program files. Versions with more functions, such as protection against root kits, are available for a fee.

28/10/12

Rank 235: InSSIDer 3.0.6.42 Open Source

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Security > Sniffers

Displays information about the WLANs available in your environment, such as their SSID, MAC address, channel, encryption and signal strength. Offers GPS support. Android version available on Google Play.

04/05/13

Rank 239: ClamTK 4.45 Open Source

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GUI frontend Clam Antivirus using gtk2-perl.

26/05/13

Rank 262: Kessnux Passwort-Generator 1.1 Open Source

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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

02/01/13

Rank 268: ophcrack 3.6.0 Open Source

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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.

06/06/13

Rank 286: System Explorer 4.2.2 Free

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System Software > System Information > Software Analysis

Displays a range of system information about processes, installed drivers, add-ons and connections. Creates registry and file snapshots so they can be compared with earlier data to better track system changes. Apart from the installer, the program is also available as portable software.

24/05/13