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Top 6 Windows 10/11 security apps to download for free
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Unfortunately, theWindows App Storedoesn’t offer a lot of qualitysecurity apps, but it certainly has some worth mentioning. So, we made a list of six of the bestsecurityapps which could be found in theWindows App Storeso far. We featured varioussecuritytools in this list, including some file scanners,password encryption tools, additional tools for some desktop antiviruses, and so on.
Protect your Windows 10 PC with these security apps
Kaspersky Now
Kaspersky Now is definitely the best additional tool for any Kaspersky Antivirus product or service. Kaspersky Now displays yourPC‘s protection status, right in your Windows 8 or Windows 10 User Interface. Even if you don’t have anyKaspersky Lab productsinstalled on yourPC, Kaspersky Now still provides you some valuable information about your system’ssecurity.
It also provides a RSS Feed, from Kaspersky’ssecuritywebsite securelist.com. Kaspersky Now is compatible with: Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Anti-Virus products.
Password Padlock
With Password Padlock you can easily manage all your passwords. This simple password master uses very efficientAES-256 encryptionto keep your files absolutely safe. Password Padlock offers you an option to backup and restore all encrypted passwords to OneDrive.
You can even backup your passwords on one device, and restore them on another. Passwords are also very easy to manage, because they’re organized into categories. Another great feature of Password Padlock is the fact that it has no adds.
McAfee Central
McAfee Central provides unites all subscriptions, status updates and McAfee features to one place. Theappsends you the security status, which provides you with a protection overview, and alerts you to all potential risks and threats for your system.
With Membership overview, you can easily manage your subscription, so you’ll could always extend it on time. McAfee Central offers you the LiveSafe feature, a personal locker tile which allows you tostore all your important documentsin a secureonlinevault. All in all, McAfee Central is definitely one of the best security apps from the Windows App Store.
Total Virus Scanner
TotalVirusScanner is anonlinefile scanner. It scans all your desired files andapplications, and informs you about all malicious activities on your (viruses, trojans, worms) on your uploaded files. Thisappalso allows you to upload any unknownapplicationto thisapp.
TotalVirusScanner does not provide real-time protection, so if you want to be safe all the time, you mustlook for another security app.
UPDATE:TotalVirusScanner is no longer available in the Microsoft Store. As an alternative, you candownload 360 Total Security. Thisappdisplays information about your computer protection status, startup time and disk usage, and more.
VPN Shield Subscription
VPNShield Subscription is an additional tool forVPNShield desktop and mobileapplications. So logically, you can’t useVPNShield Subscription without havingVPNShield desktopapplicationfor Windows installed on your computer. Thisappoffers you a wide range of subscription options, from just a few days, to a whole year. It also allows a various payment methods, so you can get your subscription from anywhere in the world. All you need to do is to create yourVPNShiled account, and you’re good to go.
UPDATE:This app is no longer available in the Store. However, you candownload VPN Shield 2as an alternative. This security app encrypts your messages, protect youronlinedate, changes your real location and hides your IP allowing you to browser anonymously.
Shredder 8
Another interesting security app to install on your computer is Shredder 8. With the help of this tool, you’ll make sure that nobody can restore the files and folders that you deleted from your computer.
Shredder allows to permanently destroy file contents and wipe previously used storage space, so that secret data can’t be restored even by advanced recovery tools
So, if you work with sensitive and confidential information, thisappwill buy you peace of mind.
We’ll end our list here. If you’ve got any suggestions or recommendation about other security apps, let us know in the comments below.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
