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08-23-2004, 06:21 PM
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Free Security Scan--I passed ALL(stealth)
Hi Members !
I got this free security scan suggestion from a Computer Talk Show Host so I know it is a safe place to go. I ran my computer through it and showed P was in ' Stealth ' passing all tests. Is all I am running on my computer is 'Zone Alarm' (free-I would like to have the PRO verison but live off Social Security). I run AVG anti-virus (free verison). I do not have any Microsoft updates on my computer. ------ Don https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 P.S.: I was just wondering how ya'll would do since having SP2 |
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08-23-2004, 06:32 PM
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HOLD ON-----Don
When I logged out from PCMECH , it tolled me that my cookies have been deleted. I guess that test deleted them (?). If you don't mind your cookies deleted, then proceed with the scan. I didn't know that before I took the test if indeed it did do this.----------Don |
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08-23-2004, 09:22 PM
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I have SP2 and no other firewall. When I first installed it I ran the tests on four different sites and passed all of them except ones testing outgoing traffic, which the SP2 firewall doesn't address. Also, I lost no cookies even though I used the Shields UP test.
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08-24-2004, 02:49 AM
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Hi ! patrickt !
Hey , thanks for your reply. It looks like we are in GREAT shape. That test sure makes me fell very safe and that is good to know.-----Don |
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08-24-2004, 08:11 AM
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I don't know about great shape but for my stand-alone computer it's okay for me.
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08-24-2004, 09:29 AM
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I run that test from time to time but have never had my cookies deleted afterwards,and I also have sp2.Just curios how that happened to you.
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08-24-2004, 09:36 AM
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Are you sure that the online test cleared the cookies for you?
and if it did it (again I highly doubt that the site did it - I've never noticed such behavior) makes you feel very safe??? I'd be terrified if I went to a site that was able to physically delete files from your hard drive by running a scan? What do you suppose the distinction between a text based cookie file and a random text file on your computer ... absolutely none. |
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08-24-2004, 01:45 PM
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I test every couple of weeks at ShieldsUp and I have never had a problem with cookies being deleted when I have left the site. I have SP1 installed on this machine.
Scomac |
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08-24-2004, 07:28 PM
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I found it kind of funny that I failed due to the ident vulnerability in my linksys router. I flashed the upgrade firmware that closes that port and this test confirmed that it was closed, but not stealth.
So much for my A+. 
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08-25-2004, 04:00 AM
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Hi Guys (and Gals) !
You'r probably right about that scan not removing cookies if it didn't on yours. I may have over reacted. It was my fault ,I just didn't check it out completly .--------Don |
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08-25-2004, 04:06 AM
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Have no SP at all, just Sygate Personal Firewall...everything stealth!!!!
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08-25-2004, 04:51 AM
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HERE IS WHERE THIS STARTED -----Don
After I posted about the scan,I went to log out of pcmech and got this: Bulletin Message An error occurred while attempting to log you out. Click here to log out. vBulletin Message All cookies cleared! Return to the page you were previously viewing Go to forums index |
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