Security

  • PC Protection
  • Breach detection tools
  • Password managers
  • File cleaning
  • File recovery
  • Files and disks encryption
  • Email encryption Favorite proprietary, open source and freeware tools
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  1. PC Protection

    Antivirus, anti-malware

  2. Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is an antivirus software product that provides real-time protection against different types of malicious software such as viruses, spyware, rootkits and Trojan horses.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Computer Status - Protected
    Threat Alert
    Scanning your computer
    +1
    System requirements: 140 MB on harddisk
  3. Windows Security (known as Windows Defender Antivirus before Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Windows Defender before Windows 10 Creators Update, or Microsoft Defender Antivirus before Windows 11) is an anti-malware component of Microsoft Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Microsoft Defender screenshot 1
  4. Advanced AI-driven protection software that offers real-time defense against new and known threats using machine learning for superior threat detection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware screenshot 1
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware screenshot 1
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware screenshot 2
    +8
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware screenshot 3
  5. Breach detection tools

    Has your password been leaked ?

  6. Website repository that checks what sites your email address was used on were compromised.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Have I Been Pwned screenshot 1
  7. Password Managers

  8. Bitwarden icon
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    Open-source password manager with AES-256 encryption and device sync. Store and access encrypted logins across platforms like iOS and Android.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Tor Browser
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
    • Opera
    • Chocolatey
    • Mono
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Docker
    Bitwarden screenshot 1
    Bitwarden screenshot 1
    Bitwarden screenshot 2
    +10
    Bitwarden screenshot 3
  9. LastPass icon
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    Online encrypted password storage with password generation, dark web monitoring, and two-factor authentication. Manage with security dashboard.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Maxthon Cloud Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    LastPass screenshot 1
    LastPass screenshot 1
    LastPass screenshot 2
    +6
    LastPass screenshot 3
  10. KeePass icon
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    Free and open source password manager storing passwords in a local encrypted database with strong AES or Twofish encryption and master key access.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Mono
    Entry Templates Plugin
    Main window
    Login Screen
    +5
    Built-in Password Generator
  11. KeePassX icon
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    KeePassX is an application for people with extremly high demands on secure personal data management. It has a light interface, is cross platform and published under the terms of the GNU General Public License.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    KeePassX screenshot 1
    KeePassX screenshot 1
    KeePassX screenshot 2
    +2
    KeePassX screenshot 3
  12. File cleaning

  13. CCleaner icon
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    Optimizes systems by removing unused files and cleaning registries, speeding up PCs. Features include automatic cleaning, driver update, privacy protection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    CCleaner screenshot 1
    CCleaner screenshot 1
    CCleaner screenshot 2
    +6
    CCleaner screenshot 3
  14. Removes web history, cookies, and temporary files on Windows, frees disk space, shreds data for privacy, repairs system errors, and optimizes performance.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FileCleaner screenshot 1
    FileCleaner screenshot 1
    FileCleaner screenshot 2
    +3
    FileCleaner screenshot 3
  15. BleachBit icon
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    Erase unnecessary files like cache and cookies, maintain privacy, and optimize disk space on Linux and Windows. Supports various applications and uses.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blackberry
    • PortableApps.com
    BleachBit 1.9.3 on Windows 10 showing Firefox preview
    BleachBit 1.9.3 on Windows 10 showing the Preferences dialog
    BleachBit 0.8.2 on Ubuntu 10.10 (Kurdish translation)
  16. Eraser icon
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    Eraser is an advanced security tool (for Windows), which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Eraser screenshot 1
    Eraser screenshot 1
  17. File recovery

  18. Recuva icon
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    Retrieve lost files from your PC, recycle bin, or portable devices with a free and user-friendly tool offering deep scans and secure overwrites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Recuva screenshot 1
    Recuva screenshot 1
    Recuva screenshot 2
    +3
    Recuva screenshot 3
  19. Files and disks encryption

  20. Cryptomator provides transparent, client-side encryption for your cloud. Protect your documents from unauthorized access. Cryptomator is free and open source software, so you can rest assured there are no backdoors.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Cryptomator screenshot 1
    Cryptomator screenshot 1
    Cryptomator screenshot 2
  21. VeraCrypt icon
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    Secure and encrypt entire partitions or devices, including system drives, with automated, real-time protection and enhanced security measures.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Langage
    VeraCrypt screenshot 1
    Encrypted volume wizard. Step 1.
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    Encrypted volume wizard. Step 3.
  22. BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned computers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows BitLocker screenshot 1
    Windows BitLocker screenshot 1
    Windows BitLocker screenshot 2
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    Windows BitLocker screenshot 3
  23. Email Encryption

  24. GnuPG icon
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    GnuPG allows to encrypt and sign your data and communication, features a versatile key management system as well as access modules for all kinds of public key directories. GnuPG, also known as GPG, is a command line tool with features for easy integration with other applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP
    GnuPG Shell running GnuPG on Windows
  25. GPG4Win icon
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    Gpg4win enables users to securely transport emails and files with the help of encryption and digital signatures. Encryption protects the contents against an unwanted party reading it. Digital signatures make sure that it was not modified and comes from a specific sender.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • S/MIME
    • GnuPG
    GPG4Win screenshot 1
  26. Tuta Mail icon
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    End-to-end encrypted app for email, calendar, and contacts, requiring no personal data, with open source code and quantum-resistant security.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    Tuta Mail screenshot 1
    Tuta Mail screenshot 1
    Tuta Mail screenshot 2
    +1
    Tuta Mail screenshot 3
  27. Secure Swiss-based email with end-to-end encryption and zero third-party access. Available across devices, offering a free version to promote privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Tor
    Proton Mail screenshot 1
    Proton Mail screenshot 1
    Proton Mail screenshot 2
    +9
    Proton Mail screenshot 3
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