Identity Finder

Even if you are using a good antivirus tool to protect you against viruses and spyware, it is still possible to become subject to identity fraud, and this is why you need dedicated tools for helping you either securely remove or encrypt the private data from your computer.

Identity Finder is one of the best examples, as it is able to scan and search for specific types of private information throughout your computer, including the history and cookies areas from web browsers, instant messenger logs, email attachments, the Windows Registry, as well as many other locations.

The wizard approach comes in handy especially for less experienced users who can learn to configure a search process on the go. Advanced users may skip this step and configure the dedicated parameters from the primary panel.

Identity Finder provides three different search modes: quick, standard or comprehensive, as well as the possibility of creating a user-defined search option. The first one enables users to look for credit card numbers and passwords within the web browser and the Documents folder, while the second one locates social security numbers, credit card numbers and passwords within the aforementioned locations and the email as well. The last mode provides a thorough search of all common personal information on your computer.

The application allows users to select the private information to be included in the search process, namely bank account numbers, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, passport numbers, password entries, and others. At the end of the searching process, the tool displays information about the sensitive data and the locations where it’s stored.

Scheduling a search process is particularly simple, and the program also keeps a log with all the details about possible errors and statistics.

The sensitive information can be either encrypted by setting up passwords, permanently deleted from your computer or moved to the quarantine.

Overall, Identity Finder offers an excellent software solution for preventing sensitive data leakage from the computer, by packing many advanced features and a user-friendly interface.