Security Utilities and Resources

The following links are provided to help you locate and configure Windows and Macintosh Internet software for use with your netINS account. netINS assumes no responsibility for any of these programs, and provides this information without any representation or endorsement. netINS can only provide support for the software it distributes.

netINS Acceptable Use Policy

Anti-Virus Software:
AVG Anti-Virus (free)
E-mail Hoaxes
McAfee virus scan
Norton Anti-Virus
PC-cillin
The cleaner (trojan removal)
Trendmicro free online scan

Adware/Spyware Removal Software:
Ad-Aware
Spy Bot Search & Destroy

Windows Update:
Windows Update

Apple Security:
Security Updates
Software Patches
General Security

General Computer Security:
CERT
Security Focus
Microsoft's page about internet security and cookies

Router Manufactures:
3com
Belkin
D-link
Linksys
Netgear
SMC

Firewall Software:
BlackICE
Kerio
Sygate
Tiny Firewall
ZoneAlarm

Spam & Network Abuse Tools:
How to find headers
ARIN whois
LANIC whois
RIPE whois
APNIC whois
Domain whois
Sam Spade
Spam Cop

Windows File Sharing Enabling/Disabling:
Windows 98, 98SE, & ME
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional Edition

Configuring Windows To Show File Extensions

How to Disable Preview Pane in Outlook Express


Network Security Testing:
Gibson Research (Shields-Up)
Symantec Security Check