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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Test Your PC For Vulnarabilities With These Online Tools

Do you know how vulnerable your PC is to internet threats? There are so many different things that factor into that and it's hard to know exactly what to look for. With these 7 tools from pcflank.com you can do security tests for your PC, browser, exploits, trojan tests, internet speed and more. Try out these tools and see what you think.

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About PC Flank's tests

You can easily test your system for vulnerability to Internet threats with PC Flank’s online tests. Each test should take no more than 3 minutes, depending on the speed of your Internet connection.

Here are brief descriptions of each test:

Quick testQuick test
This test shows how vulnerable your computer is to various Internet threats. This test combines the Advanced Port Scanner, Browser and Trojans Tests. After the test, you will receive a comprehensive report with recommendations on how to improve the security of your system. To start the test, click here.

Stealth TestStealth Test
You can use the Stealth test to determine if your computer is visible to others on the Internet. You can also use this test to determine if your firewall is successfully hiding your system ports. The Stealth test uses five scanning techniques. To start the test, click here.

Browser TestBrowser Test
This test checks if your browser reveals personal information about sites you have visited, the region you live in, who your Internet Service Provider is, etc. After the test, you will receive recommendations for specific changes to your browser settings. To start the test, click here.

Trojans TestTrojans Test
This test scans your system for the most dangerous and widespread Trojan horses. If a Trojan is found on your computer, the test will recommend actions to take. To start the test, click here.

Advanced Port ScannerAdvanced Port Scanner
The Advanced Port Scanner tests your system for open ports that can be used in attacks against your computer. You can select which scanning technique to use during the test: TCP connect scanning (standard) or TCP SYN scanning. You can also select which system ports you want to scan. This test is recommended for experienced users. To start the test, click here.

Exploits TestExploits Test
This test detects how vulnerable your computer is to exploits and can also be used to test firewalls and routers for stability and reactions to unexpected packets. Most exploits are in reality denial-of-service attacks; you should be aware that, if your system is unable to pass this test, it may crash or reboot. To start the test, click here.

Internet Speed TestInternet Speed Test
This simple test accurately measures your Internet connection speed, delivering the results in a very easy-to-understand format. To start the test, click here.