A Site to See: Scanit's Browser Security Test

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By John Wagley

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Can someone hack into your computer or install spyware through your browser? Scanit's online tool can help you find out.

Can someone hack into your computer or install spyware, through your browser?

An online tool can help you find out. Scanit’s Browser Security Test [1]checks for 40 known vulnerabilities. After several minutes, it produces a report on any weaknesses found and the degree of their risk. Users are also given links to available patches as well as other security-related information.

According to recent site statistics, 29 percent of test takers were at high risk, 11.2 percent were at medium risk, 1.2 percent were at low risk, and the rest were risk-free. Sixty-five percent of users ran Internet Explorer, 27 percent operated Mozilla, and 8 percent used another service.

Because browsers are a magnet for malware and a favorite hacking target, try running this free tool at this month’s A Site to See.

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John Wagley

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