PC Security Test 2011

sg09 · Apr 4, 2011

Checks your computer's security

PC Security Test will help you check computer security against viruses, spyware and hackers. With a few mouse clicks, users can easily control the efficiency of their protection software (anti-virus programs, spyware scanners and firewalls).

PC Security Test simulates virus, spyware and hacking attacks and monitors the responses of your protection software. Don't worry, no real viruses are involved ! After the tests are complete, PC Securtiy computes a security index and provides tips on improving PC security.

PC Security Test is a free program that gives the user access to tools, information, and advice to test and improve the security of your computer. The tools allow users to quickly and easily verify that their computers are well protected against currents threats like viruses, spyware, and hackers.

Additional tools test the antivirus protection of instant messaging software and the security settings of your web browser. In a few clicks, PC Security Test can simulate virus and spyware attacks in order to evaluate a computer’s level of protection.

The simulations pose no risk to the computer and are based on standard tests like port scans, EICAR . At the end of the trial, PC Security Test deletes all files used in the simulation.

The software also includes a quiz that allows users to test their knowledge of computer security. A printable guide entitled “10 Tips for Securing Your Computer,” written by computer security experts, is also provided with the program.
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https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=193085

wat0114 · Apr 4, 2011

The trouble is it needs administrator credentials to run. This in itself already affords the test program free reign to run amok in the system being tested.

PJC · Apr 5, 2011

@sg09
Thanks for the Info!

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