A very informative article (http://www.crn.com.au/Feature/238896,the-price-for-these-security-products-is-right.aspx/0) appeared recently in the Computer Reseller News recently. It showcased a bunch of free antivirus utilities and services. I have put the list of free products, which are essential in the battle against viruses and malware.

Installed Programs

• Avast Antivirus. www.avast.com
• AVG Antivirus. http://www.avg.com.au/products/avg-anti-virus-free/
• Microsoft Security Essentials. www.microsoft.com/security_essentials
• PC Pitstop Exterminate. http://www.pcpitstop.com/store/exterminate.asp
• Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac. http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/free-security-scans.html
• MalwareBytes. www.malwarebytes.com
• Avira AntiVirus. http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus 
• SUPER AntiSpyware. http://superantispyware.com/
• Symantec Threat Removal Tools. http://us.norton.com/security_response/removaltools.jsp
• McAfee Virus Removal Tools. http://home.mcafee.com/VirusInfo/VirusRemovalTools.aspx
• McAfee Security Scan Plus. http://home.mcafee.com/store/Product.aspx?productid=mss

Online Services

• Kapersky Removal Tools. http://www.kaspersky.com/au/virus-removal-tools
• Panda Active Scan 2.0. http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/index/
• Panda Repair Utilities. http://www.pandasecurity.com/usa/homeusers/downloads/repair-utilities/
• Sophos Free Security Scan. http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/free-security-scans.html
• TrendMicro Housecall. http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Remember that your security tools are only good if you practice safe IT use. Be aware of your browsing links and sites. Never blindly click on links in emails or websites.