Check your Online security

Felix The Assassin · 02-20-2005, 11:02 AM

Fellow Ironworkers, with malware appearing daily, it's hard to stay safe on the net. Our very own Cerek was hit, and hit hard, by malware recently.

Here is a link to Symantec, to test your security, I only post this because I know for fact where it is, and what it is.

You must use Internet EploDer, to do this, mainly Mozilla products will just not allow it to be checked, as that's the code.

Symantec secuirty check.
Security Check

Viewable link for url source:
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/h...nt=true&bhcp=1

Sir Goulum · 02-20-2005, 12:35 PM

Wow, my little mac is actually safe! Probably just because it's a mac though. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Bungleau · 02-20-2005, 11:08 PM

Interestingly, Spybot picked up the change to the registry when I went to install it... [img]smile.gif[/img]

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 02-21-2005, 12:16 AM

Thanks Felix The Assassin!
I just checked using Internet Explorer and I'm all safe. I use Firefox normally anf boy, you can really see the difference in the speed between the two.

For anyone not yet using Firefox, please do your yourselves a favour and switch.

The only thing I failed on was the anti-virus checker as I don't have one.

philip · 02-21-2005, 05:30 AM

Looks like I'm already a bit safer for not using IE5+ with activeX enabled [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Bungleau · 02-21-2005, 10:56 AM

It failed me for a virus checker on this computer, but I have McAfee installed. Perhaps it wasn't on the list it was checking for...

Chewbacca · 02-21-2005, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bungleau:
It failed me for a virus checker on this computer, but I have McAfee installed. Perhaps it wasn't on the list it was checking for...

You think the guys who make Norton are gonna congratulate you for having the competition installed? Avast didn't make the cut either.

[ 02-21-2005, 04:51 PM: Message edited by: Chewbacca ]

Bungleau · 02-21-2005, 05:30 PM

True enough... but to raise a red flag and claim I have *no* virus protection? That taints the message they're trying to send with the rest of the service they're providing. I realize that they want to get business because of it, but if you pretend the competition doesn't even exist, how well can I trust the rest of the information you're providing?

Chewbacca · 02-21-2005, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bungleau:
True enough... but to raise a red flag and claim I have *no* virus protection? That taints the message they're trying to send with the rest of the service they're providing. I realize that they want to get business because of it, but if you pretend the competition doesn't even exist, how well can I trust the rest of the information you're providing?

Yep, I agree! I totally gave up on Symantec/Norton a while back, things like this only reinforces my decision and opinion that it is a company not worthy of my business.

Kakero · 02-21-2005, 09:10 PM

Interesting, it says here that I have failed my Antivirus Product Check and Virus Protection Update Check. This is probably because I'm using AVG antivirus software. heh! prpobably want me to buy and install a norton antivirus. what a quicky way to make money.

02-20-2005, 11:02 AM	#1
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Fellow Ironworkers, with malware appearing daily, it's hard to stay safe on the net. Our very own Cerek was hit, and hit hard, by malware recently. Here is a link to Symantec, to test your security, I only post this because I know for fact where it is, and what it is. You must use Internet EploDer, to do this, mainly Mozilla products will just not allow it to be checked, as that's the code. Symantec secuirty check. Security Check Viewable link for url source: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/h...nt=true&bhcp=1 __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

02-20-2005, 11:08 PM	#3
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Interestingly, Spybot picked up the change to the registry when I went to install it... [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

02-21-2005, 12:16 AM	#4
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Thanks Felix The Assassin! I just checked using Internet Explorer and I'm all safe. I use Firefox normally anf boy, you can really see the difference in the speed between the two. For anyone not yet using Firefox, please do your yourselves a favour and switch. The only thing I failed on was the anti-virus checker as I don't have one. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

02-21-2005, 10:56 AM	#6
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	It failed me for a virus checker on this computer, but I have McAfee installed. Perhaps it wasn't on the list it was checking for... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

02-21-2005, 05:30 PM	#8
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	True enough... but to raise a red flag and claim I have no virus protection? That taints the message they're trying to send with the rest of the service they're providing. I realize that they want to get business because of it, but if you pretend the competition doesn't even exist, how well can I trust the rest of the information you're providing? __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

02-20-2005, 12:35 PM	#2
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 8,985	Wow, my little mac is actually safe! Probably just because it's a mac though. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

02-21-2005, 05:30 AM	#5
philip Galvatron Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: aa Posts: 2,101	Looks like I'm already a bit safer for not using IE5+ with activeX enabled [img]tongue.gif[/img]

02-21-2005, 09:10 PM	#10
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	Interesting, it says here that I have failed my Antivirus Product Check and Virus Protection Update Check. This is probably because I'm using AVG antivirus software. heh! prpobably want me to buy and install a norton antivirus. what a quicky way to make money.

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