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Any system which is accessing the Internet or other computers on a network is vulnerable to virus attacks, so security software is must have application. You can protect your system with an Antivirus program, but still it is necessary to install security software. There are several security applications or software available, but some of them proved to be quite exceptional and essential.

OhCrypt

It is free software, which lets you easily encrypt and decrypt files using some of the most famous algorithms, like Triple DES, Blowfish and AES. You can secure it with a password-based encryption algorithm through a simple and clean interface.

Deep Freeze

It instantly preserves and protects baseline computer configurations. It doesn’t matter what changes a user makes to a computer, simply restart the system to get rid of all changes and retune the computer to its previous or original state. It provides bulletproof protection and its non-restrictive approach also improves user satisfaction and productivity.

Snort

It is a open source and free network intrusion prevention and detection system, which uses a rule-driven language and combines the benefits of protocol, anomaly based inspection methods and signature. It has become the de facto standard of the industry.

iAlertU

It is a very useful alarm system for your system; it is like a car alarm for your Mac. It uses the built in sudden motion sensor device to detect movement of your MacBook and triggers a visual and audible alarm. The alarm can also be triggered by TrackPad/mouse movement or by keyboard.

Hotspot Shield

It is freeware program that promises to encrypt all your Internet connections. Once it is installed, it creates an HTML link on your desktop. Just double click and it will take you to a page detailing your IP address, Server Address, Connection Status, Byte Sent and Received.

Spam IP Email Address Lookup

A real-time database of IP addresses and email addresses involved in sending spam. Spam IP Email Address Lookup uses databases from all over the world and traces the fake IP addresses.

Secret Folder

This utility lets you conceal a folder and its content, and gives you with an easy and fast way to protect documents and avoid them being deleted, seen and modified. Secret Folder is easy to use and folders can be protected with a password for extra security.

iSight Disabler AppleScript

It is an Apple Script which automates the process of enabling and disabling the iSight USB driver. It quickly turns on/off your built-in Intel Mac USB iSight. In this way, it prevents applications from using the iSight.

Undercover

It is a Mac application that will allow you to easily recover your stolen Mac, anywhere in the Universe. In case of theft, your Mac’s exclusive Undercover ID is added to the database on the server and initiates the recovery process. During this process, Undercover transmits computer current location on the Internet and enabling the Undercover team to identify its exact location.

ContentBarrier

This application sets up a defensive wall around your Mac computer. It lets you choose what you do not want your children to see on the Internet. It works with multiple users, if you have many children, then you can set different criteria.