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Top 10 security tools
August 4, 1998
Web posted at: 4:10 PM EDT
by Sally Neuman
(IDG) -- Are your roommates digging into your files while you're
gone? Are your kids going to sites on the Internet you'd
rather they didn't see? This collection of
utilities--designed for the business and home user
alike--help you protect your system and your sensitive
files and guard your system against snoops both on
and offline. One utility will even reveal your log-on
password if you've forgotten it. Each utility in this group
of popular downloads has its strengths for its intended
purpose, so you owe it to yourself to take a look at
each one as a possible solution for your own security
needs.
If you've forgotten the password you
use to log on to the Internet, this (rather risky)
utility will reveal the passwords under the
asterisks in the sign-on dialog box.
2. 007 for Windows 95/NT: Prevent spying eyes
from launching programs that contain your
sensitive documents such as financial planning
or tax preparation files. This fully functional
utility will modify a program's original .exe file so
that it asks for a password every time you start
the program.
Add security access control, time-out,
logging, and remote administration to your
Windows 95 system. WinU lets businesses and
schools permit public access to their computers
without risking accidental or malicious system
modifications, and it's also good for
child-proofing the family PC.
Normal file deletion in DOS or
Windows does not permanently remove
sensitive files from your hard disk; they can
easily be undeleted with the right tools. Mutilate
destroys your sensitive files beyond any hope of
recovery to provide you with additional security.
Prevent unauthorized use of your
system and disable Ctrl-Alt-Del with this
Windows utility. Metz Lock also includes
password protection.
Stop unauthorized activity on your
computer. Protect your desktop and even
prevent unauthorized Web surfing. WinShield
works with floppy drives, CD-ROM drives, and
hard drives. The configurable interface allows
you to easily customize all its functions.
This utility acts as a
repository for all your passwords, so you won't
ever lose one again. The program is also
password-protected itself.
8. Norton Safe on the Web: This tool provides
protection against PC invasion via the Internet
and other types of malicious Web or Internet
data snooping. This preview release also
includes the Norton Secret Stuff security
module.
Hide active windows, icons in the
system tray, and even Taskbar items.
Customize how your programs are hidden or
minimized, and apply password protection to
prevent others from changing your program
options. Free for personal, noncommercial use.
Add encryption to Windows
Explorer and your right mouse button's context
menu. CodedDrag lets you drag or right-click
from Explorer to safeguard files, directories, or
entire drives. You can choose from 56-bit DES
keys up to 448-bit Blowfish encryption.
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