PC Security Test

[Chuck58]

at

http://www.pc-st.com/us/index.htm

I'm not sure this is a valid test, other than it lit up my firewall and AVAST, during the first part, registered a virus. NO real viruses are used.

On the second part, AVAST failed to catch whatever type of virus simulator the program threw at it. I have Process Guard and WinPatrol and both of them went crazy a couple of times each, warning me of intrusion attempts and attempts to call out.

Overall, I scored 100% as to antihacking capabilities, meaning my firewall (Sygate Pro) is doing its job. I had 75% for virus protection (thanks to the one failure), and 75% spyware which means nothing because I use  on demand antispyware, Adaware.

Whether this piece of software is worth the trouble or not, it's a fun way to waste 5 minutes.

[Eddy]

I only looked briefly at that webpage and already saw something that ain't right.

Test simulates virus, spyware and hacking attacks

Testing to see what happens with hacking attacks should be done from the outside of a system/network, not from within the inside.

Furthermore, if you need help with the util, you need to contact their webmaster

There is also no eula, faq or any more detailed information on the website.

Looking at this, I would say not even worth to download.

[Chuck58]

Actually, it does check from the outside. The hack attempt part of the program requires an internet connection.

Overall, I don't know if it's worth it or not. It is interesting, though, and might give some indication of how well your computer is protected. As I said, it lit up my firewall, process guard, and winpatrol, as well as AVAST. It was doing something.

I'm not as certain about the antivirus. AVAST caught one and missed one, which might be by design. When the program showed the results, although not recommending it, it said I should obtain antivirus software "like VirusKeeper." That might be a very softsell attempt to promote a product they offer. I've never heard of VirusKeeper.

[Eddy]

Sounds like they are just using it to promote their own product. I always find companies who promote things this way are not very trusworthy. Especially since they don't give any information on how the tests are performed.

[Chuck58]

Eddy said, "Especially since they don't give any information on how the tests are performed."

Very good point, and fools like me download the thing without paying attention to important points like that. And people wonder how viruses, trojans, worms, etc are spread. At least I'm bright enough not to open email attachments and to stay away from certain sites, such as warez, after learning the hard way.

[bob3160]

Chuck58
I don't think that giving an unknown outside source access to my computer under the guise of conducting a security test is very prudent.
It's almost like posting a sign in front of my house letting potential thieves know that my door is unlocked and I'm a very sound sleeper.

[FastGame]

I know that link was posted a Wilders, the administrators reviewed it and quickly removed it plus locked thread.

I say don't go there.