Unwarranted attacks from unscrupulous hackers are increasingly common, and users concerned with such activities would do well to take a look at the Jetico Personal Firewall. With this application, users will have three levels of protection. The application will effectively filter network packets, application-level network events, and of course, various Trojans that might try to sneak into Internet...

Putting one's computer on lockdown isn't a bad idea, and this handy little application can help users do just that. Essentially, the application sets off an alarm if someone attempts to use your Mac, and prevents the system from being muted or put to sleep. Users can also customize its detection feature by activating the computer's motion or keyboard sensors. This version is compatible with...

Net Shred is an utility program that allows users to securely delete files created when using the Internet, such as the Web browser cache, browser history files, and email trash. The program can be set up to run manually, or to take place after certain activities, such as shutting down the computer. Net Shred X is compatible with all computers running Mac OS X and higher.

For Mac users concerned about cybersecurity, OverSight is a free security tool designed to alert users when the microphone or webcam on their computers have been activated. As the creators of OverSight note, "[o]ne of the most insidious actions of malware" is that it can "[abuse] the audio and video capabilities of an infected host to record an unknowing user." The creators go on to say, that...

The PeerBlock application allows users to control who their computer communicates with while connected to the Internet. After a quick installation, users can establish lists of computers they wish to block, and essentially, it blocks unwanted IP addresses. Visitors will note that there is an FAQ area on this site, along with a selection of screenshots. This version is compatible with computers...

The Prey application is quite invaluable and it is a fine way to locate a missing phone or computer. After downloading Prey, users can gather information regarding the device's location, hardware, and network status. Also, users can grab a screenshot of what the device is doing at that moment and they can also even take a picture of the potential thief with the device's webcam. This particular...

Privacy is an important watchword when dealing with computers, and Privacy Mantra is a nice way to get a bit of piece of mind in this thorny area. This application will wipe away websurfing traces from Internet Explorer and Firefox, and it can also remove usage history from the Microsoft Office suite. The application also works to free disk space by deleting annoying junk files. This version is...

If you're looking for a way to securely transmit and digitally sign PDFs, look no further than this application. Using Microsoft Cryptographic technology, Signature995 features a multi-tabbed interface that is easy to use. Visitors can also encrypt other file types (such as doc and zip files), and they can also limit file access to certain users. This version is compatible with computers running...

Spotflux uses the power of the cloud "to conduct millions of real-time checks for invasive tracking, advertisements, malware, and other bugs that pose a threat to your identity or your data." The application helps scan and protect users' connections from malware and other viruses, along with concealing the identity and location of users' devices. This version is compatible with all operating...

Spyware has increasingly been a problem for many persons as they surf the web and find themselves beleaguered by Yes/No boxes and other annoyances. SpyWare Blaster 2.6.1 prevents the installation of any spyware ActiveX controls, and will prevent many of these controls from running, even if they may be already installed on any given system. Another nice feature is the System Snapshot which takes a...