This page contains security related software that I am confident in recommending to others. I will update this page as I come across more and better examples of secure software. I hope you take the opportunity to explore some of my recommendations, and hopefully use them in the future.
Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing. Qubes OS leverages Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.
Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox. Alpine Linux is an independent, non-commercial, general purpose Linux distribution designed for power users who appreciate security, simplicity and resource efficiency.
Tails is a portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship.
Whonix is an anonymous operating system that runs like an app and routes all Internet traffic through the Tor anonymity network. It offers privacy protection and anonymity online and is available for all major operating systems.
GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project. It's focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit mitigations and the permission model.
Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox. Alpine Linux is an independent, non-commercial, general purpose Linux distribution designed for power users who appreciate security, simplicity and resource efficiency.
F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device.
KeePassXC is a modern, secure, and open-source password manager that stores and manages your most sensitive information.
KeePassDX is an ethical open source password manager for Android.
Bitwarden helps you generate, save, and manage your logins safely and securely.
FreeOTP is a two-factor authentication application for systems utilizing one-time password protocols.
Ufw stands for Uncomplicated Firewall, and is (a) program for managing a netfilter firewall. It provides a command line interface and aims to be uncomplicated and easy to use.
ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine for detecting trojans, viruses, malware & other malicious threats.
(Clamtk is) an easy to use, light-weight, on-demand virus scanner for Linux systems.
ClamWin is a Free Antivirus program for Microsoft Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / Me / 2000 / 98 and Windows Server 2012, 2008 and 2003.
VeraCrypt is a free open source disk encryption software for Windows, Mac OSX and Linux.
7-Zip is a file archiver with a high compression ratio.
This project (LibreWolf) is a custom and independent version of Firefox, with the primary goals of privacy, security and user freedom.
Cromite a Bromite fork with ad blocking and privacy enhancements; take back your browser!
Protect yourself against tracking, surveillance, and censorship.
uBlock Origin - An efficient blocker for Chromium and Firefox. Fast and lean.
mat2 is a metadata removal tool, supporting a wide range of commonly used file formats, written in python3: at its core, it's a library, used by an eponymous command-line interface, as well as several file manager extensions.
Eraser is an advanced security tool for Windows which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns. Eraser is currently supported under Windows XP (with Service Pack 3), Windows Server 2003 (with Service Pack 2), Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, 8, 10 and Windows Server 2012-2022
XMPP is the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol, a set of open technologies for instant messaging, presence, multi-party chat, voice and video calls, collaboration, lightweight middleware, content syndication, and generalized routing of XML data.
Conversations is a Jabber/XMPP client for Android 5.0+ smartphones that has been optimized to provide a unique mobile experience.
(Gajim is) a fully-featured XMPP client.
Mumble is a free, open source, low latency, high quality voice chat application.
(Mumla is a) Mumble app for Android.
Orbot - Tor VPN for Smartphones. Keep your app traffic private and unblocked.
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Seafile is an open source file sync&share solution designed for high reliability, performance and productivity.
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