Free Tools I Trust (and Why You Should Too)

Not all cybersecurity tools are overpriced or overhyped. Here’s a shortlist of the free ones I actually use, recommend, and stand behind—for individuals, small business owners, and anyone who wants to lock down their digital life without draining their wallet.

• Bitwarden – Password Manager
  bitwarden.com
  Generate strong passwords, save them securely, and never reuse the same one again. Open source and cross-platform.
• uBlock Origin – Ad & Script Blocker
  ublockorigin.com
  Stops ads, trackers, and some malicious scripts dead in their tracks. Lightweight and powerful.
• Have I Been Pwned – Breach Checker
  haveibeenpwned.com
  Type in your email and see if it's shown up in any known data breaches. A fast way to know when to change your password.
• VirusTotal – Link and File Scanner
  virustotal.com
  Upload a file or paste a link and scan it with 70+ antivirus engines. Easy pre-check for suspicious downloads or emails.
• SimpleLogin – Email Aliases
  simplelogin.io
  Create disposable or masked emails to sign up for sites without exposing your real address.

These tools don’t fix everything, but they go a long way toward making you a harder target. If you’re running a small business, managing a volunteer group, or just keeping your family safer online—these are easy wins.

No upsells. No affiliation. Just what I use and trust.

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