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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:17 pm Post subject: Is it safe or isn't it? - Surfing the net |
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We are all well aware of McAfee SiteAdvisor to let us know if a site we would like to visit, or a link we are tempted to click, is safe or not
We need the right tools to help us understand the level of risk involved. These utilities appraise the situation and deliver an informed assessment of where you stand.
Did you know that Aol has one?
AOL Active Security Monitor
Most people are not big fans of AOL in general... it does not support session cookies for one... which is much needed for forum surfers
It is a free, simple and straightforward application that looks at the security of your PC, reports on what it finds, and makes recommendations. It checks to see if you have antivirus software installed and, if so, whether the definitions are up to date. Then it does the same for antispyware, tests whether you have a firewall enabled, and checks for peer-to-peer software that could pose a danger. The monitor doesn't have any protective capabilities itself, but it warns you if you need some. Be aware, however, that the software doesn't work with Windows Vista. And take its recommendations with a grain of salt: It touts for-pay AOL software such as the AOL Privacy Wall over free software that may be better. Still, if you're looking for some quick security recommendations, it's worth the download.
you can Download AOL Active Security Monitor at PcWorld
See link:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,133631-page,3/article.html
This was found on PcWorld.com from the free lance writer Preston Gralla
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