How safe are you...

Odin · Post by **Odin** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:24 am

An interesting blog reckons the average pc user has 12 unpatched programs on their pc.

Secunia.com (DISCLAIMER THIS SITE MAY BE DANGEROUS USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK)

Being the paranoid chappy I am, I thought this information worth sharing.

As a quick exercise, take the online test LINK HAS BEEN REMOVED NAME OF SITE IS ABOVE. USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK, IF YOUR WANT GOOD ADVISE DON'T..!! (windows users only) and see what shape your pc is in. Chances are, it will open your eyes somewhat.

Needless to say, I'm fully patched.

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:36 am

i knew it you are a spammer that has pretended to be my friend and as son as i push that trial button ,blammo every ten minutes a screen will pop up saying you have pc problems and it will cost me fifty quid to get rid of it :sneaky::sneaky::)

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:40 am

Odin;1211434 wrote: As a quick exercise, take the online test

I'm not letting *that* onto my PC.

Odin · Post by **Odin** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:42 am

:wah: Surely I would be a little more subtle than that mate. :sneaky:

Been using Secunia for years Jimbo, it doesn't try selling you anything, just informs you if you're unpatched. Then gives you the relevent links to update everything.

Trust you to be cynical. :wah:

Odin · Post by **Odin** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:43 am

Bill Sikes;1211441 wrote: I'm not letting *that* onto my PC.

That's why I said take the "online" test, it's done through your browser.

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:46 am

Odin;1211442 wrote: :wah: Surely I would be a little more subtle than that mate. :sneaky:

Been using Secunia for years Jimbo, it doesn't try selling you anything, just informs you if you're unpatched. Then gives you the relevent links to update everything.

Trust you to be cynical. :wah:

yes but by being so not subtle it looks like it has to be ok coz you are not being sneaky which in itself is well sneaky if you ask me :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Odin · Post by **Odin** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:21 am

farmer giles;1211450 wrote: yes but by being so not subtle it looks like it has to be ok coz you are not being sneaky which in itself is well sneaky if you ask me :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

It's a fair cop Jimbo, you sussed me.

Because, as we all know, all spammers make 70+ light hearted posts, before they get down to the nitty gritty. :wah: I must be the laziest spammer the world has ever seen. :wah:

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:44 am

Odin;1211455 wrote: It's a fair cop Jimbo, you sussed me.

Because, as we all know, all spammers make 70+ light hearted posts, before they get down to the nitty gritty. :wah: I must be the laziest spammer the world has ever seen. :wah:

all right keep your er hair on:o

i tried to use the freaking thing and it froze my fire fox until i pressed

ctrl + w then it worked

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:50 am

Sorry Odin clever but not acceptable and dangerous to users that don't know how to get out of one of these programs.

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:02 am

ha ha odin got told off :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

just kidding buddy carla is nice probably got the biggest heart on fg ,she is only trying to protect idiots like me that dont know what they are doing

:)

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:05 am

Carla knows best...I'm not trying it. I have enought problems with my laptop always shutting down:-5

Odin · Post by **Odin** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:07 am

CARLA;1211465 wrote: Sorry Odin clever but not acceptable and dangerous to users that don't know how to get out of one of these programs.

Please explain to me how this is considered spam?

I post information like this on several forums, only this one seems to have a problem with it.

And there is nothing "clever" about my post. How is this dangerous? Get out of what program? It's an online scanner, by a reputable security service provider. Google Secunia, and see for yourself.

If this is going to happen everytime I make an informative post, to actually help people, there's little point in me posting.

Odin · Post by **Odin** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:13 am

farmer giles;1211468 wrote: just kidding buddy carla is nice probably got the biggest heart on fg ,she is only trying to protect idiots like me that dont know what they are doing

:)

I'm staggered, receiving an infraction for actually trying to help out.

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:16 am

Odin;1211472 wrote: I'm staggered, receiving an infraction for actually trying to help out.

dont worry buddy carry on posting i've had more infractions than wise guy

did you try the ctrl+w did that work

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:17 am

That is your assessment of what it is. I see it different and have been securing PC since the 70's. I followed the link and see that it has many endorsements it is still very much a BETA application which can be dangerous.

What you fail to realize is the daily PC user has no idea what to do with the information once the scan is complete and that is where they get into trouble. They can still go to the site if they so choose the basic information is still there. I would advise them not to.

[QUOTE]Please explain to me how this is considered spam?

I post information like this on several forums, only this one seems to have a problem with it.

And there is nothing "clever" about my post. How is this dangerous? Get out of what program? It's an online scanner, by a reputable security service provider. Google Secunia, and see for yourself.

If this is going to happen everytime I make an informative post, to actually help people, there's little point in me posting.[/QUOTE]

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:23 am

You have made my argument for me thank you sir.

[QUOTE]dont worry buddy carry on posting i've had more infractions than wise guy

did you try the ctrl+w did that work

[/QUOTE]

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:29 am

CARLA;1211480 wrote: You have made my argument for me thank you sir.

dammit have i just got another one :rolleyes::rolleyes:

bloody hell i'm collecting them like i'm collecting wrinkles at the moment

:D

sorry carla i just did not want the new guy to quite he can be quite funny

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:49 am

Jimbo they are clever little devils for now he is gone. If another mod want to lift the ban they can do so at their own risk.

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:53 am

I'm not familiar with Secunia, but a quick Google search didn't raise any red flags, and it is available for download through CNET, a site I have used and trusted for years.

Just sayin' ...

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:55 am

You are correct Richard I trust CNET as well just don't trust ODIN at the moment.