Did you ever mistype an address on your computer only to get some weird looking site?  A common tactic by identity thieves is to register a domain name that is similar to that of a popular website, ex. googl.com instead of google.com.  They then have a program on there called a key logger.  A key logger is a piece of malware (similar to a virus) that lets the thief know all the keys you are typing on your computer as well as the web pages you are visiting.  Now imagine if you got one of these programs on your computer and then went and did your online banking.  Obviously it could get ugly fast from there.

So when I cam across HauteSecure while listening to Clark Howard on the Radio I thought this would be a great service to help others.  The really cool thing about this program is that it integrates blocklists from three different sources and then also takes content from the users.  So if you find out about a site that has a virus or spyware and report it you are helping out everyone who uses the HauteSecure software.  So far it is getting top ratings from sites like Download.com (part of Cnet who does tons of ratings on software and technology).  Installation and scanning were a snap and in my opinion this is a must have for keeping you information and computer safe.