IT Security: The 10 Best Free Security Tools

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These little-known utilities can ward off any IT security threat - and they don't a cost a dime.

by John Edwards
January 17, 2008

Malware developers distribute their offerings to unsuspecting computer users at no cost. Wouldn't it be great if the tools that secured systems against such unwanted generosity, as well as other IT threats, were also free?

Fortunately, it's possible to build an impressive security arsenal without spending a cent. The Web is packed with free products that are designed to protect systems from malware, Internet attacks, device misconfigurations, and a variety of other threats and weaknesses. Many of these freeware tools aren't highly publicized and, therefore, aren't widely known. But you don't have to spend hours searching Google for free security tools - simply check out the following top 10 offerings.

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