Information Security provides this page so you can make informed decisions concerning protecting your home computing environment. Research these links and make decisons about how these products may meet your personal needs.
Inclusion of a product in an article does not imply any specific endorsement of that product by Information Security or by UT Health San Antonio.
Malware Protection and Removal
The Best Malware Removal and Protection Software
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/354226/the-best-malware-removal-and-protection-tools
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-windows-antivirus,review-6044.html
The Best Mac Antivirus Protection
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/355173/the-best-mac-antivirus-protection
https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-mac-antivirus
The Best Free Antivirus Protection
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/267984/the-best-free-antivirus-protection
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-free-antivirus,review-6003.html
Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
Protect Yourself With a Free VPN Service
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/285788/the-best-free-vpn-services
The Best VPN Services
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/296955/the-best-vpn-services
Backup
32 Free Backup Software Tools
https://www.lifewire.com/free-backup-software-tools-2617964
No Excuses: 7 Free Mac Backup Apps
https://www.lifewire.com/free-mac-backup-software-2260106
Securing Your Home Network
How to secure your router and home network
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3093362/how-to-secure-your-router-and-home-network.html
How to secure your home network and WiFi router
https://broadbandnow.com/guides/how-to-secure-home-network
Securing Your Home Network
https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/securing-key-accounts-devices/securing-home-network/
Securing Your Home Network
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST15-002
Gibson Research Corporation – Welcome to ShieldsUP!
https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
Internet Browser Security
How do I update my browser?
https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001388.htm
The Ultimate Guide to Secure your Online Browsing Today
https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/ultimate-guide-secure-online-browsing/
Social Media Privacy
The Complete Guide to Facebook Privacy Settings
https://www.techlicious.com/tip/complete-guide-to-facebook-privacy-settings/
How to adjust your Twitter privacy settings
https://www.fightingidentitycrimes.com/how-to-adjust-your-twitter-privacy-settings/
How to update your Twitter privacy settings
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/02/how-to-update-your-twitter-privacy-settings.html
How to Make Your Instagram Account Private
https://www.lifewire.com/make-instagram-account-private-3485850
7 Whatsapp Settings to Customize Whatsapp as You Desire
https://drfone.wondershare.com/whatsapp/whatsapp-settings.html
Multi-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication: Who has it and how to set it up
https://www.pcmag.com/feature/358289/two-factor-authentication-who-has-it-and-how-to-set-it-up
How to set up two-factor authentication on all your online accounts
https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/17/15772142/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication
Password Managers
The Best Free Password Managers
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/331555/the-best-free-password-managers
The Best Password Managers
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/300318/the-best-password-managers
Cyber Security Learning
FBI | Safe Online Surfing | SOS
Grade-appropriate learning exercises for grades 3 through 8.
https://sos.fbi.gov