Tassie's Tests/Tutorials/Topics/Tips Sites

[Tassie_Devils]

Hi Guys:

I thought I would post this as I have seen some newer members asking for test sites, and other info.

I cannot be sure if I have posted this previously on this site, [I have done a smaller one elsewhere] and if so, I apologise, either way, it will bring a pretty good starter's listing for newer members to have at their disposal in one list.

At time of posting, each link has been verified

ONLINE SCANNERS TESTS YOUR MACHINE FOR VIRUS/ETC:
Trend Micro's free online [Housecall] virus scanner: http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
BitDefender Free Online Virus Scan: http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php
Panda ActiveScan Online Virus Scan: http://www.pandasoftware.es/activesc...vescan-com.asp
PCPitstop AntiVirus Online Scan: http://www.pcpitstop.com/antivirus/avload.asp
Symantec's Online Scan: http://security2.norton.com/
Eicar virus tests. Test YOUR AV: http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm

SCANNING SITES:

NOTE: These sites 'probe' your computer looking for vulnerabilities in your system. Probe to see what Ports they can/cannot connect to, what info they can get about your OS, your browser, clipboard, email weaknesses, etc.

Please make sure you read each site's page first as you want to make sure you are scanning your IP and not your ISP's Proxy Server. Some sites you will have no choice to alter the setting if you are behind a 'Proxy IP' that your ISP provides. I personally cannot be scanned by one or two of the sites most of the time, as they only detect my ISP's Proxy address, therefore waste of time and your ISP may get cranky if you keep probing their ports.

email EXPLOITS TESTS:
Declude email tests: http://www.declude.com/tools/mailsend.html
GFI Email Security Testing Zone: http://www.gfi.com/emailsecuritytest/


FIREWALL / SYSTEMS TESTS:
Some of these sites you may have to "Register", just fill in a UserName and password or email for verification. No personal details needed, all sites listed below are trustworthy.
Note: Also, the terminology may differ site to site, what one site classes as "Stealthed" may be "Blocked", etc. Blackcode's site [first in list] results are either "Closed" or "Open". In this case "Closed" is what you want. Other sites [GRC's] will have "Stealth", "Closed" "Open", in this case "Stealth" is what you are looking for.

Blackcode: This link deleted by TAS as it now redirects to an Adult Site Thanks to member 'Longboard' for the heads up on this.
HackerWhacker: http://hackerwhacker.com/newindex.dyn
AuditMyPC.com: http://www.auditmypc.com/freescan/prefcan.asp
Broadband Reports.com [EXCELLENT, DO THE SLOW SCAN]: http://www.dslreports.com/scan/
Computer Cops Security Professionals: http://www.computercops.biz/index.php
HackerWatch.org: http://www.hackerwatch.org/probe/
Security Space.com: http://www.securityspace.com/sspace/index.html
PC Flank Complete Check: http://www.pcflank.com/
PCPitStop Checks/TuneUp: http://pcpitstop.com/
Qualys' Free Browser Checkup: http://browsercheck.qualys.com/
Sygate Online Services: http://scan.sygate.com/
Steve Gibons's "ShieldsUP" [GRC-Gibson Research Centre]: https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 OR http://grc.com
[You may have to download the very small, standalone, IPAgent which determines your TRUE IP]

TWEAKS & TIPS:
Keyboard Shortcuts: Dozens of shortcuts to help navigate quicker. Example ~ Have you ever clicked on a link, the link then opens up in same window, then there is another link, etc. etc. and you get lost trying to go back? Well, for those occasions when you wish you could get a new window QUICKLY [yes, I know in IE you can set preferences to open up new window each link, but not always convenient], simply hold down the Shift key while clicking on the link and a new window opens. Lots more in there.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tre...t7/wrkappg.asp

Tweak Central ~ Computer OS/Browser/mail Tweaks: http://tweakcentral.com/s002.htm

BlackViper's Services Tweaks ~ Turn Off/Disable those Unneeded Services: http://blackviper.com/

Windows Support Center: http://www.aumha.org/

Windows XP Tweaks and Fixes: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/xp_fixes.html

Desktop Tips ~ Bob Cerelli's Windows Page: http://www.onecomputerguy.com/desktop.htm

Parasite Names/References [hijackers/keyloggers, etc.]: http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/

Task List Process ~ Find out what those running processes are: http://www.answersthatwork.com/Taskl...s/tasklist.htm

Miscellaneous OS Tools: http://www.sysinternals.com/index.shtml

Start-up Applications ~ Find out what those start-up apps are for: http://www.sysinfo.org/startupinfo.html

Windows XP Troubleshooting A-Z [Excellent]: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm

UK Security Online ~ Securing YOUR OS [Excellent]: http://www.uksecurityonline.com/index5.php

Inside Outlook Express ~ Tools/Tips: http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/

Knowledge Base Links, Commands & Utilities ALL OS: http://www.aumha.org/kbcomm.php

Computer Privacy, Security and Software Links ~ VERY COOL: http://www3.telus.net/wc/privsecur_02.html

Internet Explorer Privacy & Security Settings ~ Very Good Site for IE: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/main-nf.htm


MICROSOFT HOTFIXES/PATCHES/ETC:
Want to know what that Qxxxxxxxxxx is all about. Tired of looking for a particular one?
Go to: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tre...asp?frame=true

Outlook Express Stationery: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/oe/...ationerydl.asp

SECURITY NEWS/INFO:

Wayne's Windows Administrator Support site for Windows NT / Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Penetration Testing / Firewalls: LOTS of links inside....
http://is-it-true.org/

Outlook Express Security Related Info: Lots of troubleshooting, etc: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/outlook_express.htm OR: http://www.mvps.org to Home Page with lots extra info various flavours.

SecurityFocus: http://www.securityfocus.org/

Microsoft Setting up Security Zones IE: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/...up.asp#activex

StormRanger Computer Security: http://www.stormranger.net/pages/590300/index.htm

my | NETWATCHMAN Attacks Info: http://www.mynetwatchman.com/

Distributed Intrusion Detection System
DShield.org: http://www.dshield.org/index.html


IGGYZ PLACE: Now this is the be-all end-all of Internet security tests/links/advice/information:

First: http://www.iggyz.com/Test.html
There is over 667 links inside each of the testing/info sites in this page. Take weeks to cover it all. Then.....

there is this: http://www.iggyz.com/files/Bookmarkz/antivirus.html
Over 770 links to various information/topics/fixes relating to Viruses. It's a "Must Read" for anyone seriously interested in security.

Edit: Reference to live malware site has been removed. We can't link to sites that provide real/functional malware components. Thanks. LWM

I hope I have not 'doubled' up on url's. If so, then it must be a good site, lol.

That's it for me. I do have more, but post pretty long as it is

Cheers, TAS.

Tassie...you've outdone yourself!!

Your post is the most complete I've seen!!

Be well...

WELL DONE!!!

[Tassie_Devils]

thanks house of games.

I have a text file that I add sites to when I find them that are of interest. Been collecting them for a couple of years, and every now and then I have to cull them, as I had over 100 such sites listed.

I picked a majority of the better ones, as a lot I have not listed just pertain to my OS [Win2K PRO]

A lot are similar in content, but each does have its own use.

I must also apologise to LWM and rest as I did publish a site that had trojan cleaners, etc. but also actual trojans. Wasn't thinking clearly, DOH! as no matter what warning you put, if you say "WET PAINT" people will "touch".

Cheers. TAS.

[TEL]

Tassie_Devils

Great list! Thanks!

(Question: "........I did publish a site......but also [had] actual trojans." ..deleted - requests to post malware URLs are in violation from our TOS - Forum Admin

TEL

[Tassie_Devils]

Hi TEL, thanks and welcome to the forums.

Uhmmm, bit unsure re your "question" so will answer what I think you are asking.

In the lists, I published a link that had specific trojan removers, etc. plus some other tools, BUT also had actual trojans you could download.

The moderator at the time rightly deleted that particular link as against forum policy to link to *live* malware, etc.

At least that's what I think you were asking?

Cheers.

[eyespy]

Hi Tassie !
Very nice job ! Excellent post !!
I plan on using some of those too !!

regards,
bill

[snapdragin]

WOW Tas! What a great post - i bookmarked it - thank you!!

snap

[Uguel707]

Thanks Tassie! Indeed, this is a great job! It was worth making a shortcut of your post onto my computer! Very interesting links that you have here.

[Mr.Blaze]

hmmmmmm what you trying to do to me lol look like i have a clone lol but with web sites instead of apps lol

tassie can i have permistion to copy that and post it at another message bord its definitly grade a matrial

[Tassie_Devils]

MR BLAZE:

No probs mate, go for it. Only too willing to share and learn, after all I got a lot of sites from other people's postings and from my own browsing and clicking links all over the place.

Each time I got an interesting site, I copied the URL in a text doc and it just kept growing.

Cheers, TAS.

[greenze]

Nice lis ..........thx u

[Tinribs]

Very nice, top stuff

[Pilli]

Excellent post TD - Can I filch the info' for my Web site with credit to you please?

[Checkout]

Has this topic been pinned? It should be. Nice work, TD.

[hans]

used several of your suggested sites for port scanning,i feel alot better now, KUDOS to you..great job.

[Beginner]

Ohh wonderful list! 10X :-)
i can to add some site?
If i can.. that the URL:

http://www.pcpitstop.com/

the site benchmarks the comuter and response if any error was detected, if any error detected, you will recieve instructions how to fix it.
you can use the site as registred user (free registration) or as anonimus user.
sounds good?
What do u think? i been very happy to do what do u think

[Tassie_Devils]

Hello Beginner. Welcome

Yes, that is a good site, and yes, I did have it listed [once in the online AV scan, and once under Browser/Firewall Testing section].

But nevermind, it is a good site, so worth mentioning twice.

Hope you enjoy the links 'Beginner'.

Cheers, TAS

[crockett]

Hi Tassie

Impressive list indeed ! Congratulations.

I'd like to suggest another link if I may...

http://www.leader.ru/secure/who.html

Sorry if already indicated and I missed it.

Rgds, Crockett

[crockett]

Hi again...

BTW, I was wondering... If you had to advice a beginner and suggest to him the ten sites YOU like best, which ones would you pick out of the list you started this thread with ?

Rgds, Crockett

[crockett]

Hello

Might be interested in this one:

http://www.kephyr.com/popupkillertest/test/index.html

Rgds, Crockett

[FukenFooser 007.5]

Now that is why I need a printer!!!!
Bookmarked and have been doing same to each as going along.
My previous "frantic" worry, would have been put to ease faster knowing sys is fairly safe and infection free and that drive was just on last couple of gasps, (sounded more like a high pitched scream), and not "Evil Inside"

thanks for the BEST LIST!!

Hats off to you !!!!

[GlobalForce]

Tassie, U R "BUFF!"

I'll Double Checkout's "PINNED" Ques.

And Tas, that LWM edit, "SCARY PLACE", huh?

[Terryala]

Just a suggestion: It would be nice if this Tread was updated as I found some of the links not working such as StormRanger & iggyz.com/files/bookmarkz/antivirus.html.

Also Info on TweakCentral is now a year old.

Not being pickie. Just was wondering if it was time to update the info. what with the changes that have been made with the release of XP SP2 etc.

Thanks as the information posted was a great help and should be continued as it will help others as they come on board this Forum.

Grand Dad

[GlobalForce]

Hi Terryala,

Good to see you here at Wilder's. In response to your inquisition, our good friend Tas has been a bit busy as of late
(though occasionally dropping by).....you can find an update of sorts here.
I'm sure if time permits he'd be accommodating via pm.

GF

[Terryala]

Thank you for the info.Will give the Link you supplied a check.

Grand Dad