David H. Lipman wrote:
> From: "shplink" <shplink@removeme.shplink.com>
>
>
> |
> | Thank you Andy, I will add Comodo as well.
> |
>
> Shplink:
>
> Here's something else to add. It is a free tool but is not a anti malware scanner or
> FireWall application. It is something completely different. It's a vulnerability
> assessment tool from Secunia. Secunia is a well known an authorative source of
> vulnerability and exploitation information. If you read the Microsoft HotFix documentation
> hyou will often see Secunia quoted as a reference.
>
> Using the below web page, a Java Applet is launched taht will examine the system's OS and
> installed applications for vulnerable versiosn of utilities, applications or singular files.
>
> http://secunia.com/software_inspector
>
> In a corporate envronment we use software such Digital eEye's Retina and Harris Stat to
> perform an Information Assurance Vulnerability Assesment. The Secunia Software Inspector is
> a simple and effective tool for the home user.
>

Excellent tip, David: Thank you, and I'll add it as well.

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