From 21228312bb32e4beaf48da68e750b37e1de45fb5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CHETAN PATEL <98891600+killerboychetan@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:40:35 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Added some AVs, File fixing tool & an ad/junk cleaner. Adding some free & solid antivirus(AV) tools with capabilities like deep searching & disinfecting (kvrt), advanced system file repairing (npe) & an excellent junkware/adware removal tool(malware bytes adwcleaner). --- readme.md | 10 +++++++--- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 92ef2fe..9cc7452 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -229,11 +229,15 @@ You will notice some items on this list have a :star2: next to them. Items with - [Buttercup](https://buttercup.pw/) Another open source password manager with desktop, mobile, and browser clients. ## Antivirus +- [Norton Power Eraser(NPE)](https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/kb20100824120155EN) A tool good at repairing certain system files and functions. +- [Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool(kvrt)](https://www.kaspersky.com/downloads/free-virus-removal-tool) A tool for advanced scanning and disinfecting Windows computers. - [MalwareBytes](https://www.malwarebytes.com/) :star2: "crushes malware so you are protected and your machine keeps running smoothly." -- [HitmanPro](https://www.hitmanpro.com) Antivirus product from Sophos -- [VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com/) Web service for scanning files and URLs for viruses -- [How to remove viruses and malware on your Windows PC](https://www.howtogeek.com/126911/what-to-do-if-you-get-a-virus-on-your-computer/) Helpful HowToGeek article on cleaning out the pipes +- [HitmanPro](https://www.hitmanpro.com) Antivirus product from Sophos. +- [VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com/) Web service for scanning files and URLs for viruses. +- [How to remove viruses and malware on your Windows PC](https://www.howtogeek.com/126911/what-to-do-if-you-get-a-virus-on-your-computer/) Helpful HowToGeek article on cleaning out the pipes. - [Avast Antivirus](https://www.avast.com) Avast Antivirus is a multi-platform antivirus application with a free tier. Be sure to opt-out of sending anonymous usage statistics. +- [Kaspersky Security Cloud Free](https://www.kaspersky.co.in/free-antivirus) It is a windows antivirus with all necessary features which a AV needs. Don't forget to uncheck all boxes while installing it, specially of kasperskey program. +- [Malwarebytes AdwCleaner](https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner) An adware cleaner for removing unwanted programs and junkware. ## Privacy - [Prism Break](https://prism-break.org/en/) Opt out of global data surveillance programs like PRISM, XKeyscore, and Tempora. From 080a5ed28dc292479ffff5b932443d1f73074f27 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CHETAN PATEL <98891600+killerboychetan@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:21:52 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Improved some documentation. Stated which av/tool is one-time-run (i.e user can run once without installing). --- readme.md | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 9cc7452..ca4b016 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -229,15 +229,16 @@ You will notice some items on this list have a :star2: next to them. Items with - [Buttercup](https://buttercup.pw/) Another open source password manager with desktop, mobile, and browser clients. ## Antivirus -- [Norton Power Eraser(NPE)](https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/kb20100824120155EN) A tool good at repairing certain system files and functions. -- [Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool(kvrt)](https://www.kaspersky.com/downloads/free-virus-removal-tool) A tool for advanced scanning and disinfecting Windows computers. +[otr: one-time-run] +- [Norton Power Eraser(NPE)](https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/kb20100824120155EN) A tool good at repairing certain system files and functions(otr). +- [Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool(kvrt)](https://www.kaspersky.com/downloads/free-virus-removal-tool) A tool for advanced scanning and disinfecting Windows computers(otr). - [MalwareBytes](https://www.malwarebytes.com/) :star2: "crushes malware so you are protected and your machine keeps running smoothly." -- [HitmanPro](https://www.hitmanpro.com) Antivirus product from Sophos. +- [HitmanPro](https://www.hitmanpro.com) Antivirus product from Sophos(has otr option). - [VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com/) Web service for scanning files and URLs for viruses. - [How to remove viruses and malware on your Windows PC](https://www.howtogeek.com/126911/what-to-do-if-you-get-a-virus-on-your-computer/) Helpful HowToGeek article on cleaning out the pipes. - [Avast Antivirus](https://www.avast.com) Avast Antivirus is a multi-platform antivirus application with a free tier. Be sure to opt-out of sending anonymous usage statistics. - [Kaspersky Security Cloud Free](https://www.kaspersky.co.in/free-antivirus) It is a windows antivirus with all necessary features which a AV needs. Don't forget to uncheck all boxes while installing it, specially of kasperskey program. -- [Malwarebytes AdwCleaner](https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner) An adware cleaner for removing unwanted programs and junkware. +- [Malwarebytes AdwCleaner](https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner) An adware cleaner for removing unwanted programs and junkware(otr). ## Privacy - [Prism Break](https://prism-break.org/en/) Opt out of global data surveillance programs like PRISM, XKeyscore, and Tempora.