USB Safeguard is a free, smart and effective tool to encrypt and protect data with a
password on your removable pen drive using the AES 256 bits encryption. It is a portable program offering novice and expert users the ability to easily password protect the pen drive, thus to protect the valuable data stored on flash drive and prevent data theft. It sets a password for the entire pendrive and not just for a certain file or folder. Once the drive is locked, one cannot read nor write any data to it without the correct password. Supports FAT16, FAT32 & NTFS file system, requires no installation.

How to Password Protect a Pen Drive – Download USB Safeguard, then copy the file "usbsafeguard.exe" to the root of your pen drive and run it. Agree to the software license agreement, Set your password and press Lock button to lock the pen drive. To unlock, launch the program from pen drive. Input the password and hit Unlock to access the entire data stored on the drive. You can click on help icon (?) to set your contact details (email or phone) in case you loose the pen drive.

Note: The free version works only with USB Flash drive of size max 2 GB. This seems fine as the tool is really very nifty and useful.

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avast! Free Mobile Security Beta boasts a nice design, easy to use interface, and offers full-featured antivirus and anti-theft features that are usually found in a paid app. Besides providing basic security, their mobile app delivers several advanced features like Web Shield, SMS and Call filter, Firewall, Remote features, App Manager, etc. avast! Anti-Theft is a module of this app that brings the latest anti-theft technology to your phone. However, anti-theft and firewall requires a Rooted device and will request super user permission on enabling them.

Key Features:

• Real-time protection

• Performs on-demand Scans – Individually scan installed apps and SD card content or both, option for scheduling scans, scanning of apps before install.

• Privacy Advisor – Displays access rights and intents of installed apps, identifies potential privacy risks.

• Web Shield – scans each URL and warns about any malware-infected URL.

• App Manager – shows a list of running apps and system resources consumed by them. Option to stop or uninstall any specific app.

• SMS/Call Filtering – Create a group, then add members from contact list to block incoming calls and/or messages using set parameters based on day(s) of the week, start time, and end time. You can also block outgoing calls.

• Firewall – Guards against hackers. Block app(s) access to Internet either on Wi-Fi, 3G and roaming mobile networks or on all of them.

• avast! Anti-Theft (Requires Root)

- App Disguiser and Stealth Mode makes it difficult for thieves to detect or remove it.

- SIM-Card Change Notification: If someone steals you phone and changes the SIM card to a new number, it can lock and send you notification (to remote device) of the phone’s new number and geo-location.

• Remote Features – Remotely Lock, Wipe, Locate, Siren, Lock, covert Calling, Forwarding, “Lost” Notification, SMS sending, History, etc. using SMS commands.

>> Do note that the app is in Beta and you may experience some bugs.

Download avast! Mobile Security BETA [Market Link]

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ESET Smart Security is a complete internet security suite protecting you from online criminals trying to steal your personal information or take over your computer. Lightweight and fast, it does not slow your computer down, unlike other software.

• Protects you and your family when online
• Blocks malware other software lets in
• Keeps your machine running faster for longer
• Keeps unwanted spam out of your mailbox
• Improves computer and battery performance

To get 6 months Free ESET Internet Security, visit the promo page, fill up the form with a valid email address and click on Request Trial. You will then receive an email with a validation link, just click on the link to generate your license. A webpage will open up listing the license information (username and password), along with the download links for 32-bit and 64-bit version. Install the product and activate using the provided info.

Thanks Raymond

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Kaspersky Antivirus Scanner is designed to protect Mac systems from malware. It scans to detect and remove both Mac and non-Mac viruses using an updated malware database that ensures protection against latest threats. When not scanning for viruses, it will use no Mac CPU processing power ensuring maximum performance for your daily tasks. It’s very simple to use and lets you scan when it’s convenient for you. Offers 3 scanning modes – Full scan, Quick scan and Virus scan. KVS for Mac also includes Security Assistant – the service allows analyzing and neutralizing detected threats.

KVS Security Features:

• Protection against viruses, Trojan programs, worms, bots and botnets.
• Protection against spyware, adware, etc. using threat signatures.
• Heuristic analysis allows detecting suspicious objects and objects which are infected by unknown or new modifications of known threats.
• Application’s databases and modules are automatically updated.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac and Kaspersky Virus Scanner for Mac appear same as both their interfaces are similar but KVS includes only the most significant features in comparison to Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac. Check their comparison below:

Kaspersky Virus Scanner for Mac does not requires activation. Just purchase it from the Mac App store, you will see its icon in dock stating the downloading and installation process. Once it is installed, launch the application by clicking on its icon from dock.

Download Kaspersky Virus Scanner [Mac App Store]

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Hardwipe is a 100% free program for Windows that offers various advanced features and options than just letting you securely wipe the data from your computer. It boasts a modern and easy-to-use interface, specially designed for Windows 7. With Hardwipe, one can wipe individual or multiple files, folders, an entire drive or partition. Additionally, it offers the ability to quickly Clean Free Drive Space to prevent anyone from recovering the old wiped data. It does so by overwriting the contents of previously deleted files. During Clean Space operation, the data presently stored on drive will not be wiped.

Hardwipe intelligently controls the disk writing speed for lengthy operations. When the ‘Speed Control’ is set to Automatic, it restricts disk writing considering the computer is being actively used, but increases it to maximum on being idle. You can always select "Full Speed" or "Restricted" from the main window to manually control the speed.

It integrates with Windows explorer that comes handy as you can quickly wipe files from right-click content menu. One can wipe a single file, multiple files or a folder simply by right-clicking. This is also possible for hard disk drives that can be wiped or cleaned.

Shell integration is disabled by default. To enable it, just open Hardwipe and go to Preferences > Options. Then select ‘Show Hardwipe Menus’ option and hit OK.

Key Features:

• Erases files by overwriting their contents prior to deletion.
• Integrates with Windows Explorer
• Supports major overwriting schemes, including: GOST P50739-95, DOD 5220.22-M, Schneier & Gutmann.
• Can even purge the Swapfile used by Windows (not available yet)
• Intelligent use of disk cache so that your computer remains responsive when cleaning entire drives
• Hardwipe can shutdown your computer automatically when finished 

Download Hardwipe  [Supports Windows 7, Vista, XP]

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Norton Internet Security 2012 provides powerful protection that lets you email, surf, shop and bank online without worrying about cybercrime or slowing down your PC.

• Delivers superior protection and performance
• Powerful online identity theft protection
• Stops viruses, spyware and spam

Key Technologies -

• Online identity protection
• Antivirus
• Antispyware
• Parental controls management
• Social network protection
• Browser protection
• Phishing protection
• Smart firewall
• Network mapping and monitoring
• Antispam
• Worm protection
• Rootkit protection

Key Benefits -

- Stop viruses, spyware, and online identity theft

• Offers advanced protection from online threats.
• Four different layers of smart protection proactively detect and eliminate threats before they reach your computer.
• Identifies and stops new threats fast.

- Browse, shop, bank, and socialize online without worry

- Enjoy your favorite online activities safely, without annoying slowdowns or disruptions

- Protect your kids when they go online with award-winning Norton Online Family

- Get up and running fast with quick setup and easy-to-use features

Get Norton Internet Security 2012 Free for 90 Days [OEM Subscription]

This is an OEM English version 19.1.0.28 which does not requires any activation key or registration. Just open the above page and click on ‘Download Now’ button. You will then get a direct installation file. Just download, install, and Enjoy it Free for 3-months.

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Kaspersky ONE Universal Security is designed to easily protect multiple digital devices, i.e. PCs, Macs, Smartphones and Android tablets with one flexible security solution. It guards your valuable information on web-connected and portable devices against cybercriminals and their malicious software. Users benefit by getting the appropriate protection from a trusted leader without having to purchase multiple products. With just one license, you can conveniently secure any combination of your devices against emerging threats. For example, with the 5-device Kaspersky ONE, you can protect:

• Your household desktop, two laptops, and two smartphones
• Two tablets, two smartphones, and a Mac
• Two laptops, two smartphones, and one tablet

Kaspersky One will be available in combinations for three, five and ten devices. It can be used to protect desktop and laptop personal computers running Windows® or Mac OS X®, Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile or BlackBerry smartphones, and Android-based tablets. Each of these devices can be protected with Kaspersky ONE, which provides security that is optimized for each device to ensure maximum performance and protection.

Certainly, Kaspersky ONE seems a great security suite for users having multiple gadgets. It would be highly useful for those who are much concerned about the security of their portable devices such as smartphone, tablet, etc. The NEW Kaspersky ONE will be available for purchase in the U.S., United Kingdom, and Ireland on October 17, 2011.

Visit the page: http://usa.kaspersky.com/one. Enter your name and email address to be the first to know as soon as Kaspersky ONE becomes available! The product will be available globally including Canada in early 2012. It will be also available for online order.

Pricing: 1-year licenses of Kaspersky ONE can be purchased for $79.95 for 3 devices, $99.95 for 5 devices, and $149.95 for 10 devices.

Check the Press Release @Marketwire

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 is the backbone of your PC’s security system, delivering real-time protection from the latest malware and viruses. It offers a number of new and improved features together with unique protection technologies to address the latest online threats, intelligent scanning, small frequent updates, keeps your PC running smoothly and you can easily customize protection according to your activities.

Key Features:

• Real-time protection against viruses and spyware
• Scanning of websites and emails for malicious code
• Protection for your digital identity at all times
• Vulnerability scan and treatment advice
• Easy-access Desktop gadget
• Rescue CD disinfects the system after malware attacks
• Advanced antimalware technologies even allows installation on infected PCs
• Heuristics-based analysis monitors, restricts and blocks suspicious program behavior

To get the 90 days license of Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012, you don’t need to register! Just download the Spanish installer of KAV 2012 and use the below license code to activate your copy.

Code: NUS4T-GKF2R-17SCB-4CKPN (from Spanish installer)

Fortunately, the above license key also works with English version of KAV 2012. Download KAV 2012 English version and install it. Then activate it Free for 90 days using the above license code. (There is a chance that you can’t use this code if you’ve already activated the trial version of KAV 2012.)

via [TechGravy]

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