Security

Security Resources

Resources to protect your device from malware:

• Malwarebytes - Popular Comprehensive Antivirus Software
• ConfigureDefender - Advanced Windows Defender Utility
• Defender UI - Simple Windows Defender Interface
• Sandboxie-Plus - Open Source Windows Sandboxing
• Windows Sandbox - Integrated Windows Isolation Environment
• Tria.ge - Interactive Malware Analysis Sandbox
• Cuckoo Sandbox - Automated Malware Analysis System

File Scanners

Resources for verifying the safety of files:

Offline Scanners

• The Second Opinion - Portable Malware Removal Tools
• Microsoft Safety Scanner - On-Demand Windows Security Scanner
• Emsisoft Emergency Kit - Portable Malware Cleaning Tool

Online Scanners

• VirusTotal - Analyze Suspicious Files URLs
• Hybrid Analysis - Free Malware Analysis Service
• Jotti's Malware Scan - Multiple Engine File Scanner
• FileScan - Automated Malware Analysis Platform

Site Legitimacy Check

These can check for the legitimacy of sites and identify shady sites.

Disclaimer

Always use your best judgement; these are not 100% accurate.

• URLVoid - Website Reputation Check Service
• URLScan - Website Security Scan Tool
• Trend Micro Site Safety - Web Reputation Query Service
• ScamAdviser - Website Trust Score Checker
• IsLegitSite - Fast Website Legitimacy Checker
• Zscaler Zulu - Dynamic Web Content Risk

Password Managers

You should use password managers to create and manage strong, unique passwords:

• Bitwarden - Open Source Password Manager
• KeePass - Offline Open Source Manager
• Proton Pass - Secure Encrypted Identity Manager
• LessPass - Stateless Open Source Manager
• Buttercup - Secure Cross Platform Manager
• Spectre - Algorithm Based Password Generator