IT Security: The 103 Best Free Security Utilities

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A guide to the best free ways to stop unwanted spam, malware, spyware, viruses and other security threats.

by Jim Higdon

Competition drives prices down, regardless of the industry. With a crowded field of vendors jockeying to be the trusted source of computer security for your home and office, prices for many of the essential elements of your security system have reached zero. Free downloads, free trials, free scans and freeware are everywhere. If you're willing to go without premium features like phone support, you can have a simple version of powerful software that large companies pay big bucks for.

With some creative computing, you can build a virtual fortress around your computer. From firewalls to encryption to backup and data recovery, you can fight spyware, viruses, spam and identity theft at absolutely no cost. Here are 103 free ways to improve your computer's security.

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