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Viruses, malware, phishing, and rootkits are a prevalent problem in our constantly connected world. To learn about all these online threats and how they can infect your computer, tablet, or even smartphone, check out our files, guides and software selections on security for all platforms.

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It's no secret that the majority of Tom's Guide readers use Windows. Here's our updated list of 45 free software applications for...

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Keep an eye on your system and keep malware out with these free online tools!

Downloads for Security
software editor's choice
  • Secure Vault - free

    Protect your photos and videos with Secure Vault for the iPhone.

    4.5
    available for : iphone os
  • Nsauditor Network Security Auditor - free

    Nsauditor Network Security Auditor is a shareware suite of comprehensive protection that you will identify vulnerabilities for Windows based PC.

    4.5
    available for : windows
  • avast! Mobile Security - free

    avast! Mobile Security BETA is a free mobile security application that provides Android devices with full-featured Antivirus and Anti-Theft security.

    4.5
    available for : android
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news - MAY 23 1

Here's a good way to keep hackers from posting your deep dark secrets on Twitter.

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A security blog stated that Skype reads IM messages, but it's likely just SmartScreen inspecting embedded...

news - MAY 15 4

This security solution relies on the latest Intel processors.

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The government is possibly investigating how the Associated Press obtained information about a thwarted al-Qaida...

news - MAY 13 15

PayPal's CIO says the password's days as an authentication system are numbered.

news - APRIL 29 33

McAfee is looking to reduce both the amount of piracy and the number of related malware threats.

news - APRIL 25 10

Thanks to the American government, Huawei is no longer focusing on the carrier networking market in the U.S.

news - APRIL 20 9

Instead of uploading malware posing as legit apps, Lookout has discovered apps playing host to a new malware-related ad network pushing fake...

news - APRIL 18 11

House passes the CISPA bill... against. Now it's the Senate's turn.

news - MARCH 29 37

It's the largest DDoS attack ever!

news - MARCH 28 18

Sony has noticed a new crowd of PlayStation 4 beta websites that are out to steal your credentials.

news - MARCH 27 3

These apps offer 30 days of premium coverage before reverting to "lite" versions.

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Apple introduces two-step verification for Apple ID and iCloud; bugs yet to be dealt with.

news - MARCH 16 28

America is preparing for war in cyberspace.

news - MARCH 11 8

Google reveals that it has received National Security Letters from the FBI.

news - MARCH 5 15

Samsung will not file for "green" status at its Hwaseong-based factory for another five years.

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That's right, now you're REALLY being watched.

news - FEBRUARY 28 12

Finally, there's a way to figure out which page is hiding those loud, annoying ads.

news - FEBRUARY 26 17

And Eastern European group is to blame, not China.

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