Your data and personal information on your computer are not just invaluable assets. Many individuals are always lurking, looking for ways to steal this “sensitive” information. VietNamNet shares useful tools to help safeguard your personal information.
Your personal information includes important data that might also consist of deleted files. One of the best ways for someone to access information from your computer is by recovering deleted files. This is a simple fact, as these files are often crucial. Typically, you delete them only when you no longer need them. Therefore, to evaluate the safety of your personal information, consider the following questions:
1. Do you have information on your computer that you don’t want anyone to access?
2. When you leave the office, does anyone use your computer at work?
3. Do you not truly trust someone who shares the computer with you?
4. Do you not want anyone to alter or install any software on your computer?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, it is very likely that your personal information is not really safe. This is dangerous! However, the following tools will help you feel more secure in your work:
File Monster
File Monster by NorthStar is a superb cookie management program. This software doesn’t just delete files; it permanently removes them. Other programs may simply delete files in the conventional way, allowing “sensitive” files to be recovered using file recovery utilities. File Monster allows you to delete all data within files so they can’t be recovered. Moreover, the program overwrites old file names with new, automatically generated names. Hence, File Monster is quite secure.
File Monster truly removes these cookies permanently, making them unrecoverable. Please be cautious when using this program; ensure you select the correct cookie files to delete, as they cannot be restored. File Monster offers a free 30-day trial. To continue using it, you need to register for a fee of $19.95.
PrivacyWatcher
Surf the web with more confidence using Privacy Watcher. This compact software allows you to delete all traces left by most browsers, including Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla, and Opera. Additionally, Privacy Watcher cleans out History folders, temporary files, cookies, and many other options.
A unique feature of Privacy Watcher is its ability to delete frequently accessed file lists or documents from Windows, Internet Explorer, Opera, Office, Photoshop, Acrobat Reader, Visual Basic, and more. Another appealing capability is that Privacy Watcher supports scripting. Thus, you can easily delete files, folders, and Registry keys automatically without any hassle. You can download and try it at: http://www.managebytes.com/pw/
Active System Locker
PC security is often quickly compromised. Since the invention of “electronic locks,” this software has rapidly evolved. With Active System Locker, you can make your “trusted companion” safer. This software locks all keyboard and mouse actions, ensuring that your entire interaction with the mouse and keyboard is secure.
This utility is easy to install, with help information organized in a simple, user-friendly HTML Help format. System Locker is designed to work well on Windows XP/2000/9x.
ShyFile
ShyFile is a simple and efficient software that ensures only the intended recipient can read the messages and files you send. The recipient does not need to install any software; they can easily access emails and files directly through their browsers.
ShyFile employs proprietary symmetric encryption of up to 6,144 bits, making it quite secure for transmitting your emails and files over the Internet. ShyFile also includes a permanent file deletion tool for enhanced safety. You can download and try ShyFile at: http://www.shyfile.net/
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