SPY-WARE PROTECTION:
  CounterSpy - In our opinion it is one of the best available, but it is not free.
  SpywareGuard
  SpywareBlaster
  Spyware Terminator

  SPY-WARE REMOVAL & DETECTION:
  Ad-aware
  SpyBot Search & Destroy
  SpyChecker
  Scumware Detection & Removal

  SECURITY & ENCRYPTION:
  Note: Use these utilities with care. If you forget the password you choose your system may be unbootable and/or data may be lost.
  CompuSec
May cause a false positive from some AV programs after installation. Read THIS before installation of CompuSec.
  MaxCrypt
  PGP info/files
  PGPdisk (freeware version)

 

  ONLINE VIRUS SCANS:
  Scan your PC with these free online scanners. Use as a "second opinion" to ensure that you are free of viruses.
  Trend Micro Online Virus  Scan
  Panda Online Virus Scan
  BitDefender Online Virus Scan

  WINDOWS UPDATES:
  Windows Update Page
  Keeping Windows updated is a very
  important step in protecting your
  system.

  VIRUS ADVISORY: 

  FIREWALL:
  ZoneAlarm Firewall 
  Comodo Firewall

  FIREWALL TEST: 
  Shields Up Online Security Test

  POP UP STOPPERS:
  Pop This
  Pop Up Test   

  PRIVACY:
  IE Privacy Keeper 2.0

  BACKUP:
  Cobian Backup
  Comodo Backup
  Uranium Backup
  Easus Todo Backup
  Your data is only as safe as your most recent backup, and a backup means that your data is in TWO places.