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PC Security Test

  • 25-12-2010 02:53AM
    #1
    Dude111
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,771 ✭✭✭


    An interesting little program!!
    PC Security Test is a free program for Windows that checks 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. [more]
    http://pc-st.com/us

    DOWNLOAD: http://pc-st.com/us/pcst2007us.zip


Comments

  • #2
    dlofnep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,759 ✭✭✭✭dlofnep


    I'll pass, thanks.


  • #3
    LoLth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,339 ✭✭✭✭LoLth


    pretty pointless app atm: last update was 06/12/2007.... the website doesnt exactly inspire confidence between a non-funtioning javascript on the menu tabs and a severe lack of any technical information or details on the publishing company.

    No idea if its malware ( I doubt it is) but I wouldnt recommend users to download it as the risk far outweighs any benefits to be gained.


  • #4
    Squeeonline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,581 ✭✭✭Squeeonline


    Seriously was it worth spamming boards with a thread about a 3 year old program?

    I'll give that one a skip (but mainly because I'm running Ubuntu and have a smug sense of security )


  • #5
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,946 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    FFS they cant even use the F7 key I dont think you could rely on them for a security evaluation. If you need to use software like this, then dont bother you aren't near secure enough to begin with :D


  • #6
    Dude111
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,771 ✭✭✭Dude111


    Squeeonline wrote:
    Seriously was it worth spamming boards with a thread about a 3 year old program?
    Im sorry buddy...

    If the program wasnt good anymore they wouldnt be still offering it would they?


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  • #7
    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,790 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    Are you really saying only good software is offered on the internet?
    That being the case do we need security at all? :rolleyes::rolleyes:


  • #8
    dlofnep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,759 ✭✭✭✭dlofnep


    Dude111 wrote: »
    If the program wasnt good anymore they wouldnt be still offering it would they?

    The vast majority of software on the market isn't "good".

    I can assume your original intentions were good, so we won't be too harsh on you. But that program looks borderline worthless.


  • #9
    Squeeonline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,581 ✭✭✭Squeeonline


    not sure if

    successful-troll-is-successful.jpg

    or

    double-facepalm.jpg


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