OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.

Search the GetNetWise Software Tools Database

How does GetNetWise select tools?

Step 1. Choose your operating system

Windows
Mac OS X
Linux
All

Step 2. Choose the features you're looking for

Privacy features

Manages cookies.
Manages computer history/cache.
Hides browsing information.
Is an anonymous Internet Service Provider.
Enhances the security of online transactions.
Limits personal information given to online merchants.
Enhances email privacy.
Enhances instant messaging privacy.
Erases certain files on my computer.
Erases remnants of my computer work and makes them irretrievable.
Encrypts files.
Creates an encrypted disk drive or partition.
Hides files and/or folders.

Spam features

Reports spam.
Filters or blocks unwanted email.
Provides multiple, tagged email addresses.
Gives a challenge-response to incoming email.

Security features

Firewall.
AntiVirus.

Spyware features

Detects/Blocks spyware.
Blocks Spyware Pop-ups and Unwanted Advertising.

Step 3. Specify options for your search

Show only tools that include all features checked above
Show all tools that include any features checked above

Links and Resources

Phishing - Avoid the Bait. Test Your Knowledge. Click to Play.

Protect Your Privacy, Your Family, and Your PC - Play Video