DESCRIPTION
Within this section, you'll find a variety of tools to help you become more knowledgeable about good privacy practices. Each program enables you to permanently delete your traces while you're surfing on the Web. Including online information about anonymity and several types of unsolicited software.
#1. Privacy Guardian
EDITOR RATING:
good
Pros
The application is easy to install and set up. Smart update tool. Permanemtly shred files and folders. Free scan available.
Cons
If you have a large hard drive, it may take a long time to clean.
The Verdict
Designed specifically for the Windows platfor, the program allows you to to eliminate unwanted files from your computer. It also gives you a choice of a lot of optional programs.
Features
Cleans many files
Disk bleaching
Simple to install
This Internet privacy software allows you to shred your online tracks. It also allows you to permanently delete internet history from the main browsers. Though the software is intuitive to use, Privacy Guardian effectively ensures privacy protection. It covers the essentials and is one of the best software available.
- Allows you to shred sensitive files
- Enables you to free hard drive space and remove temporary files
- Clears out tracks pretty quickly
- Blocks browser exploits and protects against infected Web sites
- Ability to improve your system's performance
- Allows you to shred sensitive files
Overall, the current version of PC Tools Privacy Guardian offers a high level of privacy. Designed to eliminate threat, the program is powerful, yet flexible and affordable.
Specs Data
Details
Memory: 128 MB (recommended). CPU: Core 2Duo 300 Mhz
Hardware
Internet connectionis required to receive product updates.
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CyberScrub
$59.95
Alerts you automatically when your online activity is at risk. No customer support.
Paretologic Privacy
$29.95
Cleans all files related to Internet Explorer. 1.76MB
GhostSurf
$39.95
Ability to erase all traces of online activity. Versin 5.5
Privacy Protector
$29.95
Windows Vista support. Publisher: ZJC Software. 3.57MB
#2. FileAssurity Open PGP Security
EDITOR RATING:good
Pros
Can be used in any application. Works with any email application
Cons
User training required.
The Verdict
One of the main features is that the text can be pasted into the Secure Text Editor. In addition to that, any files can be digitally encrypted and signed.
Features
Secure archives
Interoperability
Group encryption
Comprehensive PKI and PGP interoperability. Low cost simple to use alternative to PGP. Supports versions 5 of PGP and versions 3 and above of GnuPGP.
- Fully compliant with the OpenPGP
- Lets you generate your own keys
- Trusted authority check
- MD5 128 bit is supported for imported keys
- Digital signing
- In-built key manager
Overall, this program from ArticSoft allows you to sign and send message text and attachments securely in one simple process using the zip standard for compression. No user involvement is required.
Specs Data
Installation
Mnimum of 41 MB of free disk space.
Note
Archives will be treated differently than normal files. The 2048-4096 bit key is used, TDES as required in RFC.
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Windows Washer
59.95
Option of scheduling a cleaning operation each 30 minutes. From Webroot company
WinSweeper
$39.95
Cleans out old and unused temporary records. Version 1.1.
Anti Tracks
$34.95
Option of purging any folders of your choice. Version 7.7.
History Clean
$24.95
Evidence cleaning software. Version 3.0 from NewSoftwares
#3. Evidence Eliminator
EDITOR RATING:
poor
Pros
Very good scores in both malware blocking and removal. Rated highly by independent labs. Offers additional tools to remove persistent malware. Powerful intrusion prevention system. Integrates with other Norton products.
Cons
Does not work with Windows 7. Poor interface. Too expensive
The Verdict
Unfortunately, Evidence Eliminator isn’t compatible with many internet browsers. Not recommended.
Features
Registry backups
Drive scan
Defragment registry
This privacy software eliminates sensitive information and ensure privacy. It finds and removes your data in over crucial areas such as: recycle bin and Internet folder memory (cache).
- Supports plugins
- Deletes Windows temporary files
- Activity logs
- Enables secure under writing of directory structures
- Stealth mode
- Scramble attributes
Overall, we are not particularly impressed.
Specs Data
Details
Does not support: Mozilla.
Customer support
Searchable FAQ knowledge base.
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WinPatrol
$19.95
Uses a heuristic behavioral approach. Author: BillP Studios
East-Tec Eraser 2012
$39.99
Customizable deep cleaning. Version 10.01
Shadow Professional
39.95
Comes with trace deleting and scheduling options.
Total Privacy
$29.95
Privacy cleaner. Supports major browsers .NET framework required
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