Skip to main content

Keeping your software updated.

There is a software called "Secunia PSI". Secunia PSI is a free security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs and plug-ins which expose your PC to attacks. Attacks exploiting vulnerable programs and plug-ins are rarely blocked by traditional anti-virus and are therefore increasingly popular among criminals.


The only solution to block these kind of attacks is to apply security updates, commonly referred to as patches. Patches are offered free-of-charge by most software vendors, however, finding all these patches is a tedious and time consuming task. Secunia PSI automates this and alerts you when your programs and plug-ins require updating to stay secure.
 
Pro's
  • Provides links to update programs
  • Can be ran as background service 
  • Free for personal use only
  • Compares you to other users in the city/state
  • Rates how updated the programs are
Con's
  • May not have all specific applications
You can download beta version at http://secunia.com/PSI2SetupBeta.exe
 
Once PSI is done scanning the computer it brings up all the software that it found and it tells the user if there is an update to that application.
 
 
Main menu for PSI

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Netwars Competition

The NetWars game is a collection of computer and network security challenges. It is designed to represent real-world security issues: their flaws and their resolutions. Each player can follow an independent path based on individual problem solving skills, technical skills, aptitude, and creativity. The game is played in a fun but safe environment using the technology that drives our lives every day. The game starts when a player downloads and starts a CD-ROM image on a PC or in a virtual environment such as VMware Player. The image contains a brief tutorial and the game's full instructions. The player must find a hidden key within the image that is downloaded and then uses that key to enter an online environment where knowledge of security vulnerabilities and their exploits can be turned into points. Upcoming Competitions   June 18-20, 2010 PST September 17-19, 2010 November 5-7, 2010 December 17-19, 2010 April 29 - May 1, 2011 Click Here to read more
2 comments
Read more

Protecting the Kernel

Standard Linux Kernel When installing Linux it comes with the default Linux kernel compiled which is okay for most user, but when it comes to protect your data it is also good idea to build your own secure configuration. To get latest state or beta version of the kernel go to http://www.kernel.org/ Note: if you’re still unsure or feel uneasy if you want to do this then this is not for you. To get full details on compiling Linux Kernel you can visit: http://www.digitalhermit.com/linux/Kernel-Build-HOWTO.html#CONFIGURATION-INTRO http://www.faqs.org/docs/Linux-HOWTO/Kernel-HOWTO.html For security reason the DTS server kernel configuration can not be shown.
Post a Comment
Read more

New PDF Tutorials

I made some new tutorial enjoy! The Linux Permission PDF is how you can control your user see what files or folders. File Name: Linux Permissions.pdf File Size: 847KB Date Created: 03/25/2010 Download Now The Recover Your Data PDF is how you can recover your files in cases your windows operating system isn't booting up or your windows OS has spyware or virus.. This is the first half of recoverying your data. The second part will show you how to recover a deleted file, but that would be explain in the next PDF File Name: Recover Your Data.pdf File Size: 1540KB Date Created: 03/25/2010 Download Now   Hosted by Microsoft Office Live
Post a Comment
Read more