Updated: 6/12/2004
Security

ASL File Wiper

Permanently delete sensitive files. [Report a dead link]
http://alstonlabs.pair.com/

Autowipe , 404kb

AUTOWIPE (freeware) is a program that runs in the background that ensures permanent and secure deletion of files from your hard drive. The software automatically rewrites disk sectors multiple times to ensure that files cannot be recovered. It also ensures deletion of temporary files. Mahabit Software mahabit@softclub.net [Report a dead link]
http://mahabit.hypermart.net/

Blowfish Advanced CS , 587kb

It offers many features like complete encryption of paths, file renaming, secure wiping, reencryption, compression, secure file wiping, keydisks and lots more. Based on the CryptPak encryption library it is equipped with top level encryption algorithms like Blowfish, Twofish or Triple-DES. [Report a dead link]
ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/.2/sac/security/bfacs210.zip

Canary , 248kb

Canary is a program that monitors Internet access and computer activity on a computer. It has a number of safety features such as a password of your choice can be compiled into the program. It records where a user has been on the Internet and for how long, how many times a user has visited a particular site in a day (and how long they spent there altogether). It can also be set to do the same thing with programs that are run on a computer eg. applications, games. . . Very easy to use [Report a dead link]
http://www.alphalink.com.au/~sergeb/Canary.htm

CryptNotes

Encrypt notes for emailing as attachments. [Report a dead link]
http://members.xoom.com/jet4home/

Dialguard , 252kb

Control the times of day the PC can access the Internet, or turn Internet usage off completely. Also ftp://ftp.sharewarecenter.de/web_u_net/dgsetup.exe. [Report a dead link]
http://www.fortunecity.com/bennyhills/martin/56/computer. html

DSENet Firewall

DSEnet's Firewall provides the user with three security levels to select from. The first option is the Stealth Mode, which allows outgoing packets while prevents incoming traffic. The Open Mode, allows both incoming and outgoing connections to take place (Not Recommended). The final option is the Closed Mode, which totally prevents incoming and outgoing traffic to occur. Once the mode has been selected, DSEnet's Firewall provides the administrator with many options such as user and group rules, which allows or restricts certain users from executing applications such as E-mail, Chat, FTP, etc. A great feature for parents is DSEnet's Firewall ability to restrict certain URLs from being visited. In addition to all these great features, DSEnet's Firewall has intrusion detection abilities by logging incoming and outgoing traffic. [Report a dead link]
http://www.dsenet.com

Eraser

Completely erases files by making multiple passes over them. Also at http://www.heidi.ie/eraser/ [Report a dead link]
http://www.tolvanen.com/eraser/

eSafe Protect Desktop , 10,000kb

Free firewall. It combines several levels of protection, such as a highly configurable "sandbox module" that enables you to protect your computer on an application-by-application basis. It scans your PC for Internet-related software and adds each to the protection module. You can selectively set it up so that each application cannot read, write, delete, execute, or create anything -- either on your entire PC or just selected drives/folders. A learning mode is available to fine-tune this protection. You can also stop users of your PC from accessing forbidden sites on the Internet. Block specific URLs, ports, and Websites that contain keywords you select. eSafe Protect Desktop also includes anti-virus support that you can use to manually scan your computer and automatically check downloaded files. Other features include automatic removal of cookies and cache files, and multilanguage support. Internet gateway and network versions are also available. [Report a dead link]
http://hotfiles.zdnet.com

Exposed

Finds old and hidden picture, video files, cookies on your computer and shows them to you so you can delete them, save space, and speed up your PC. [Report a dead link]
http://www.reddragonsoftware.com/ExposedInfo.htm

Finecrypt , 1,780kb

FineCrypt 2.1 is a powerful file encryption program that comes with a guarantee of reliable encryption. With FineCrypt you can create encrypted self-extracting executables which you can send through Internet and decrypt without FineCrypt. FineCrypt can encipher files in two ways: with a user password or with a user key. You can choose for the encrypting any of five encryption algorithms and any of four encryption modes. Freeware. Features:

5 strongest encryption algorithms: Blowfish, CAST, GOST, IDEA, RC-5;
4 encryption modes: ECB, CBC, CFB, OFB (see FineCrypt's Help for details);
Full integration with Windows shell (you can encrypt, decrypt and secure delete files from the Windows Explorer);
Non-secure ZIP format is gone in the past. It's more and more people prefer to use strongly encrypted self-extracting archives created with FineCrypt;
"File statistics" feature;
Secure delete feature;
FineCrypt is the only program which you can test for correctness of encryption techique;
You can encrypt your data not only with password, but also with your own encryption key;
Advanced key managment.

Crypto System Inc. Also at http://www.finecrypt.net/download.html [Report a dead link]
http://www.webattack.com/get/finecrypt.shtml

Folders Lite

Encrypts files and folders behind the scenes. [Report a dead link]
http://www.pcguardian.com/folders_download/

Freewack , 477kb

Monitor and log any URLs visited and any Windows activity. [Report a dead link]
http://www.hackerwacker.com/hackerwacker/freewack

FTL

Fractal Try and retry Layering encryption. Hides files in other files, like pictures, so that no one can tell there is a file hidden there. [Report a dead link]
http://members.designheaven.com/~44/software.html

GRC.com

Steve Gibson's (of Spinrite fame) website checks your PC for security weaknesses for free. (Does not check your server, just your PC.) So handy I had to put it here. [Report a dead link]
http://www.grc.com

Icom Stealth

(Name changed to Icom Stealth.) Prime Family Filter is a modern filtering software running on Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000. It is capable of monitoring all internet connections and applications, and to block access to all internet resources (e.g. web sites, newsgroups, chat rooms, etc.) containing material that is objectionable or potentially harmful for your children and for your family.

Our software employs an advanced network data filtering system combined with our exclusive application data exchange monitoring technique. Here is a brief listing of features of Prime Family Filter:

Prime Family Filter works regardless of the version, type or functions of your internet applications; you are not required to use a particular browser, news reader, or other application
Prime Family Filter works as a background process, hidden to the user; it starts automatically, and does not need supervision or changing levels of filtering, accounts, etc.
Prime Family Filter does not need to open connections to our site in order to download databases of URLs, keywords, etc.
Prime Family Filter allows you to add as many customized keywords to block (e.g. URLs, newsgroups, chat rooms) as you need

You are not required to log into Prime Family Filter; login is only needed if you want to modify the filter's configuration (e.g. to add new keywords or URLs to block, or to uninstall the software) You are not required to register, to subscribe to any service or mailing list, nor to have to accept to install spyware or any other promotional techniques used by pseudo-freeware authors; there are no hidden costs or hassles. Best of all, Prime Family Filter is and will always be totally FREE!

Versions:
- Prime Family Filter Premium Features: monitoring/filtering for ANY kind of internet applications, intercepts all data that enters or leaves your computer, and all running software, including browsers, news readers, chat programs, etc.
- Prime Family Filter Lite Ideal for children Features: monitoring/filtering for web browsers and chat programs, faster than Prime Premium, uses much less CPU resources

Prime Filtering Technology primefilter@gmx.net [Report a dead link]
http://primefilter.cjb.net/

Kerio Personal Firewall

Personal Firewall. http://www.kerio.com/dwn/kpf2-en-win.exe [Report a dead link]
http://www.kerio.com/

KPK File , 1,632kb

File wiping and encryption. [Report a dead link]
ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/security/kpkfil60. zip

Lockbox , 828kb

Stores passwords with 128-bit encryption. [Report a dead link]
http://www.refsoft.com/lockbox.html

Locksmith

Locksmith is an add-on program to NTRecover that allows for the changing of passwords on systems where the administrative password has been lost. It works 100% of the time, and if you've forgotten the password to your machine, you can gain entry within minutes using Locksmith. [Report a dead link]
http://www.winternals.com/products/repairandrecovery/ locksmith.asp

Maxcrypt

The only real encryption option for your computer. Automated computer encryption is finally here. You no longer have to worry about snooping eyes. Selected files, folders, and even drives are automatically encrypted when the computer is shutdown and decrypted when you log in.
Features:

Automated encryption and decryption
Graphical user interface for adding files, folders, and drives to the user encryption list
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) finalist 256-bit Twofish encryption algorithm
Easy right click "on the fly" decrypting of files
Many more features...

File: http://www.kinocode.com/download/MaxCrypt_v1.07.exe. [Report a dead link]
http://www.kinocode.com/download/

MDB Password

Get, set and clear file level passwords for Access MDB files. [Report a dead link]
http://www.ded.com/nonags/security.html

Mr. Burns Monitor

Times how long apps have been running and have been used. (Shareware?) [Report a dead link]
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/esmsoftware/ mrburns.htm

Muffin

Java based web filter/proxy. [Report a dead link]
http://muffin.doit.org/

OptOut , 31kb

Detects and removes spyware, like Aureal and Radiate. Still available. [Report a dead link]
http://grc.com/freepopular.htm

Origin

Makes digital sigs for free. [Report a dead link]
http://www.kewlstuff.co.za/ www.kewlstuff.co.za

Oubliette , Editor's Pick

Stores passwords in an encrypted file. This has a rich feature set while still keeping the program simple. Each account has: username, password, website, notes, and category. You can change the category names so you can have web sites for: financial stuff, auctions, news, development, etc. It supports Blowfish encryption.

I use this and I like it. It is easy to use and a solid bug-free program with good features. [Report a dead link]
http://www.lodz.pdi.net/~eristic/free/oubliette.html

Password Corral

Stores passwords in an encrypted list. [Report a dead link]
http://www.cygnusproductions.com/

Password Killer

Converts those stars to the real password in the password field. [Report a dead link]
http://jthz.com/

Password Revealer

Change the stars in the password field to the real password. [Report a dead link]
http://user.online.be/jos.branders/revealer.htm

Peekaboo

Convert those stars in the password field to the real password. [Report a dead link]
http://www.corteksoft.com/

PGP , Editor's Pick

Pretty Good Privacy used for encrypting files, freeware. Also at www.pgp.com, www.pgpi.com. [Report a dead link]
http://www.pgp.net

Privoxy

Web filter for Linux, Windows, and more. [Report a dead link]
http://www.privoxy.org/

Program Lock and Protect , 1,000kb

Lock windows by each program with a password. [Report a dead link]
http://www.softdd.com/lock-protect/index.htm

Proxomitron filter

Using special HTML filters, the Proxomitron can transform web pages on the fly - changing most anything you wish. Speed your browsing by saying goodbye to slow loading cyber spam and other web-gimmickry. Customize pages to suit your tastes. Take control of your web viewing, and don't be slave to some web-master's whims. It works with most any browser (not just the big two) and, for starters, can do the following keen things...

Stop or limit Pop-up windows  
 Control MIDI music and other sounds  
 Freeze animated .GIFs - load only the first frame  
 Kill most all advertising banners  
 Stop Web-Branding and other scripts added by web space providers  
 Stop Pop-up alert/confirm boxes  
 Remove slow web counters  
 Stop web pages and ads from "auto-refreshing"  
 Remove Dynamic HTML  
 Prevent getting stuck in someone's frames  
 Remove frames or tables altogether for that matter  
 Kill or change selected Java scripts and applets  
 Add your own scripts to pages!  
 Remove or replace web page and/or table background images  
 Stop Status bar scrollers  
 Unhide URLs obscured by status line text  
 Convert blinking text to bold  
 Remove Layers and Style sheets

Site says Proxomitron is dead, but it has links to other web filters. [Report a dead link]
http://proxomitron.cjb.net/

Registry Protector , 126kb

Protects registry from changes. When a change is about to occur, the program asks the user if he wants to accept or reject the change. [Report a dead link]
http://www.sover.net/~whoi/Security.html

Secure Shuttle Transport

Encrypt internet comms, like chat, ftp, email, etc. This must be used at both ends of the comm medium. [Report a dead link]
http://www.secureshuttle.com/ Secure_Shuttle_Transport_Information.htm

Shyfile 4096 bit encryption

Just like it says, 4096 bit encryption. [Report a dead link]
http://www.shyfile.net/

Snoop

Logs programs used and time they were run. Does not appear to sum the total time for each app. It is just a log. [Report a dead link]
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptsnoop.asp

Spybot

Find and delete spyware. Supposed to be one of the best spyware deletion utils. [Report a dead link]
http://spybot.safer-networking.de/

Sygate Personal Firewall , 2,700kb

Free at ZDNet.com. [Report a dead link]
http://hotfiles.zdnet.com

Tempo , 1,400kb

Tracks and limits usage time on PCs, like at libraries or computer labs. Gives a timeout warning before disconnecting user. [Report a dead link]
http://www.sover.net/~whoi/Security.html

UPGP

UPGP is a simple yet powerful PGP-to-Windows Clipboard interface/PGP shell that allows you to easily use the Freeware PGP v6.5.8 ("Pretty Good Privacy") encryption program with any Windows 95+ email program or text editor that supports the Windows Clipboard. This includes, of course, Netscape's Messenger, Explorer's Outlook Express, MS Word, etc. No "Plug-ins" needed. Simply Cut or Copy text from your email message or editor to the Clipboard, execute the desired UPGP command from the Windows Start menu, and Paste the results (now in the Clipboard) back into your email or editor. Many other features included. (Not for NT) [Report a dead link]
http://users.sedona.net/~lmstan/products.htm

We blocker

FREE. Blocks internet content. [Report a dead link]
http://www.we-blocker.com

Windows Policies

Use Win 98 built-in policies to set up a user and logon password, then you can set up which settings they have access to. For Win 95, you will have to download the Policies from www.microsoft.com. Useful if a PC is used by more than one person. Each person can have different settings, desktops, etc. [Report a dead link]
http://www.microsoft.com

WindowsSec , Rating: 4

Hides windows features to secure your PC. Looks effective and simple. [Report a dead link]
http://members.nbci.com/JerBerApps/WindowsSec.htm

Zeeksafe filter

A web browser filter. [Report a dead link]
http://www.zeeks.com/zeekSafe/zeeksafeMain.asp

Zone Alarm

FREE for non-profits. Win 9x. Keeps others on the internet from accessing your PC. It acts like a firewall and alerts you to all intrusion attempts. It also logs all IP addresses from which intrusion attempts occur so you can look up their domain name later. This uses an MD5 checksum to check the program content to see if it is a legit program. It does not use just the program name. Any trojan can be renamed to act like a legitimate program. [Report a dead link]
http://www.zonelabs.com