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Windows Security Test by mad_onion on 03-31-2005 at 08:15 PM

i dont know if you have seen this before but i just did this test to see how secure i am. i only got 73% and im sure some of you guys could get much higher. i doubt it is very scientific just a bit of fun but it also might help some people and brings up a good discussion on security. (thats why it is in Tech Talk)
Windows Security Test
see how many people beat me :)

RE: Windows Security Test by Naruto on 03-31-2005 at 08:23 PM

I got 75%

RE: Windows Security Test by user27089 on 03-31-2005 at 08:23 PM

Your Security Rating is Great (90%)!

RE: Windows Security Test by ProblemWv Authority on 03-31-2005 at 08:24 PM

I got 75% aswell lol

These are my stats

Your Security Rating is Good (75%)!
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Average User Score: 79.6% from 208 Users



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RE: Windows Security Test by Plik on 03-31-2005 at 08:25 PM

quote:
Originally posted by traxor
Your Security Rating is Great (90%)!
same here
RE: Windows Security Test by .Roy on 03-31-2005 at 08:34 PM

i got 80 :P

RE: Windows Security Test by Dempsey on 03-31-2005 at 08:37 PM

Your Security Rating is Good (80%)!

RE: Windows Security Test by Eljay on 03-31-2005 at 08:42 PM

Your Security Rating is Good (83%)!

RE: Windows Security Test by blackjack on 03-31-2005 at 08:44 PM

Your Security Rating is Good (78%)!

:banana:

RE: Windows Security Test by Purity on 03-31-2005 at 08:47 PM

I got 80% :dodgy:

Not good enough:P....IMO

RE: Windows Security Test by andrewdodd13 on 03-31-2005 at 08:50 PM

Your Security Rating is Great (94%)!

hmm where am i going wrong...
oh yeh i use windows :P

RE: Windows Security Test by albert on 03-31-2005 at 08:53 PM

64 % :( aint my fault if im on a windows 98! dunt have a damn choice :'(

RE: Windows Security Test by *Saint* on 03-31-2005 at 08:59 PM

I got Good 78%

RE: Windows Security Test by andrewdodd13 on 03-31-2005 at 09:04 PM

nah linux :P

[edit]no Plus! for linux, so i just use windows for that, as well as world of warcraft

RE: Windows Security Test by Rik on 03-31-2005 at 09:10 PM

good!!! 76% but could be better

RE: Windows Security Test by prashker on 03-31-2005 at 09:27 PM

I got 98% Security Score

RE: Windows Security Test by segosa on 03-31-2005 at 09:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by andrewdodd13
Your Security Rating is Great (94%)!

hmm where am i going wrong...
oh yeh i use windows :P

Hmm I got 92%.

quote:
Risks and Recommendations

You've indicated that you don't visit the Windows Update site. Visit Microsoft Windows Update!

Err, no.

a) Automatic updates are turned on
b) I won't be affected by a remote exploit (router+firewall)
c) I don't use IE, the biggest target of exploits.
d) Whatever else may get hacked most likely doesn't affect me.

Dodgy website. :dodgy:

And where's their question "Do you know what every process listed in task manager is?"? :dodgy:


It's highly inaccurate. What do they think, I'm stupid or something? 8-) :P
RE: RE: Windows Security Test by andrewdodd13 on 03-31-2005 at 09:42 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Segosa
And where's their question "Do you know what every process listed in task manager is?"? :dodgy:

Heh, just because you know what something is doesn't mean its safe :P. As well as that, there's always google ;)
RE: Windows Security Test by Sunshine on 03-31-2005 at 10:03 PM

Your Security Rating is Good (75%)!
Average User Score: 79.7% from 249 Users

:mipdodgy: site..betcha you get higher scores when you fill in you use windows firewall etc.?

* Sunshine goes to try..

Edit:

I was right :P
Your Security Rating is Good (84%)!
Average User Score: 79.7% from 249 Users

I just gave the answers they would like...use IE as browser, password protected account (i don't need it password protected btw as i am the only user..lol..i do password protect e-mailclient - they didnt even ask that =/) etc..use windows firewall..

omg recommendation: use FF (advertising a non microsoft product)

RE: Windows Security Test by Tourist on 03-31-2005 at 11:52 PM

74% I'm happy that'll do.

RE: Windows Security Test by jtstone1983 on 04-01-2005 at 03:43 AM

Your Security Rating is Good (88%)!

Time for a sandwich :P

RE: Windows Security Test by forey on 04-01-2005 at 04:00 AM

Your Security Rating is Great (78%) :P

RE: Windows Security Test by andrey on 04-01-2005 at 04:23 AM

bah wtf ?
:dodgy:

"Your Security Rating is Fair (68%)!"

just because I use Windows 98 and don't visit the stupid windows update site that often.
Oh, and because I use an "unknown/other browser" (opera) :-/

"You are running a very old verion of Windows. You should consider an upgrade to Windows XP."

Why should I ? My Win 98 is stable and fast. -- Never change a running system. --

"Your automatic updates service is off. Click here to learn how to turn it on!"

Pfff...no.

All in all: Dodgy site, dodgy poll. Not recommended, inaccurate. :-/

RE: Windows Security Test by ShawnZ on 04-01-2005 at 04:41 AM

Your Security Rating is Great (92%)!

RE: Windows Security Test by -dt- on 04-01-2005 at 06:26 AM

91% :P

RE: RE: Windows Security Test by andrewdodd13 on 04-01-2005 at 09:32 AM

quote:
Originally posted by andrey
just because I use Windows 98 and don't visit the stupid windows update site that often.

"You are running a very old verion of Windows. You should consider an upgrade to Windows XP."

Why should I ? My Win 98 is stable and fast. -- Never change a running system. --

Technically, you really should upgrade to at least windows 2000, as Microsoft are no longer creating updates for 9x/ME. Of course, there are computers out there which won't run XP at a decent speed, which is of course a good reason to keep running 98.
I don't see why they have a "Do you have Automatic Updates activated" and a "How often do you visit Windows Update" question, the first one kinda cancels out the second, doesn't it?
RE: Windows Security Test by mad_onion on 04-01-2005 at 11:27 AM

it isnt meant to be seriuos it is a bit of fun. but it looks like everyone beat me anyway!! :)

RE: Windows Security Test by God of the Devil on 04-01-2005 at 11:34 AM

76% wtf

just because im forced to use windows xp which is a security risk in itself.

whats funny is that it says "turn on automatic updates" heh NO! i install what I want not what bill forces me too

ah **** it im going back to linux

Mircosoft properganda thats all it is, esp SP2 that is the biggist hunk of crap i installed and taken off my computer. hey bill MY PC IS PROTECTED I DONT NEED YOUR CRAPPY FIREWALL PANDA IS PROTECTING ME AND STEVE GIBSON AGREES!!!!

ahh outbust number 4529

RE: Windows Security Test by Millenium_edition on 04-01-2005 at 12:11 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Segosa
Dodgy website.
agreed, those questions ae totally not precise. stupid example: anyone with a brain can download warez without getting viruses. ¬¬ just think of the fact that msoffice is larger than 4 megabytes. ¬¬
quote:
Originally posted by andrewdodd13
Technically, you really should upgrade to at least windows 2000, as Microsoft are no longer creating updates for 9x/ME. Of course, there are computers out there which won't run XP at a decent speed, which is of course a good reason to keep running 98.
98 was a decent OS, it still is with all the current updates... tbh XP is just a waste of resources.
RE: Windows Security Test by Rik on 04-01-2005 at 12:54 PM

I just did the Microsoft test and i fail 3 questions:(

http://www.microsoft.com/philippines/smallbusines...sues/sgc/quiz.mspx

RE: Windows Security Test by Max on 04-01-2005 at 12:56 PM

84% on the First Test, 9 out of 10 on the Microsoft Test.  Anyone that got below 75% is a n00b.

Patches

RE: Windows Security Test by Eljay on 04-01-2005 at 01:16 PM

on the microsoft test i got 9 out of 10

RE: Windows Security Test by Concord Dawn on 04-01-2005 at 01:24 PM

Your Security Rating is Good (88%)!

Heh, wireless net connection is the problem.

RE: Windows Security Test by Millenium_edition on 04-01-2005 at 02:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Patches
Anyone that got below 75% is a n00b.
or can just use a computer *-)
RE: RE: Windows Security Test by Max on 04-01-2005 at 02:04 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Millenium_edition
quote:
Originally posted by Patches
Anyone that got below 75% is a n00b.
or can just use a computer *-)

Yeah, I just felt like saying n00b.

Patches
RE: Windows Security Test by andrewdodd13 on 04-01-2005 at 02:52 PM

I got 10/10 on the Microsoft test... it's easy :P

RE: Windows Security Test by segosa on 04-01-2005 at 03:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by andrewdodd13
I got 10/10 on the Microsoft test... it's easy :P


Same. Indeed, it's easeh.
RE: Windows Security Test by Supersonicdarky on 04-01-2005 at 03:24 PM

Your Security Rating is Good (85%)!

RE: Windows Security Test by CookieRevised on 04-02-2005 at 03:46 PM

result: 91%

quote:
Originally posted by andrewdodd13
I don't see why they have a "Do you have Automatic Updates activated" and a "How often do you visit Windows Update" question, the first one kinda cancels out the second, doesn't it?
not realy though, The Windows update site is far more then the critical "auto" updates. The things you see on the auto update page are just the most critical stuff. Also, the first question isn't available for 95/98/98SE/Me(Millennium).



[MORE OR LESS OFF TOPIC]
God of the Devil, I don't care (much) which BS you produce in T&T, but keep your nonsense out of non-T&T forums. I also don't care what your opinion might be as there is freedom of speech, but what you said isn't an opinion per se, but false facts and pure bashing.

First of all let me point out that this "security test" does NOT test your security settings. You have to answer multichoice questions. This means it is HIGHLY(!) dependable on your own knowledge of the whole system.

Second... why are you taking this MICROSOFT WINDOWS security test if you so much hate MS and/or Windows. Simply so you can bash MS and spawn your thoughts again? You certainly didn't do this test out of curiousity. If it was, then you would have posted in the way everybody else posted.

Third... even so, many questions aren't even related to specific MS Windows apps/software/systems, but again DO require some PC knowledge, whatever your system is.

Fourth, let's take a look at your bashing:
quote:
Originally posted by God of the Devil
just because im forced to use windows xp which is a security risk in itself.
1) nobody is forcing you, even not Lexmark. Search the net for a Linux printer driver, or buy another printer. (Even so, a printer doesn't need a driver per se to work)
2) Windows XP is not a security risk at all. It is the most secure system of all Windows. It is how YOU configure it and deal with it that makes it "insecure". And this goes just the same for Linux... Also, Linux is as much vulnarable as Windows to stuff. Only you don't hear people complaining about it that much, because bashing Linux isn't an international sport and far less people use Linux. And those who do, useually have a proper knowledge in how to secure their box.

quote:
Originally posted by God of the Devil
whats funny is that it says "turn on automatic updates" heh NO! i install what I want not what bill forces me too
"automatic updates" do not mean you have no control anymore in what to install/update. In fact, you have much MORE control in what is being installed if you select "only inform me, and don't download automatically". Again, shows either how muchlittle you know about it, or either how willing you are to bash MS just for the sake of it (and this isn't the place for it)...

quote:
Originally posted by God of the Devil
Mircosoft properganda thats all it is, esp SP2 that is the biggist hunk of crap i installed and taken off my computer.
There is nothing crap about SP2. If you know about what you're talking, instead of simply seeking a reason to flame, you wouldn't post that. (detailed discussion about SP2 being crap or not has been done before on this forum, proper tech sites, etc. Google them...)

quote:
Originally posted by God of the Devil
hey bill MY PC IS PROTECTED I DONT NEED YOUR CRAPPY FIREWALL PANDA IS PROTECTING ME AND STEVE GIBSON AGREES!!!!
How on earth can this be propaganda. The test is created by an independant security company.

And if you think your PC is protected enough then that's fine. If you still want to do the MS windows "security" test then that's fine also. But don't use this as a lame reason to start bashing MS again...
[/OFF TOPIC]
RE: Windows Security Test by Smethead on 04-02-2005 at 04:07 PM

lol

quote:
You've indicated that you don't visit the Windows Update site. Visit Microsoft Windows Update!
Why should I. I use auto-update...
RE: Windows Security Test by Yousef on 04-02-2005 at 04:10 PM

86%, even without Virus scanner/Firewall/router :p

RE: Windows Security Test by saralk on 04-02-2005 at 04:56 PM

Your Security Rating is Good (85%)

and i got 10/10 on the Microsoft Security test, it is pretty easy, the correct answer is usually made glaringly obvious, or its "all of the above"

RE: Windows Security Test by haydos on 04-02-2005 at 05:11 PM

78% for me (y)

RE: Windows Security Test by lizard.boy on 04-02-2005 at 05:40 PM

wtf... the microsoft test says that you should enable the windows xp firewall even if you have a router/hardware style firewall. thats bs, redundant, and a pain in the ass if your useing a lot of web based programs.

RE: Windows Security Test by ShawnZ on 04-02-2005 at 07:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Sunshine
(i don't need it password protected btw as i am the only user..lol..i do password protect e-mailclient - they didnt even ask that =/)
thats a BAD idea. if you have any remote network services installed, or Remote Desktop enabled. it allows people to log in to users on your computer. If you are a computer administrator, and you don't have a password, you better make sure no one gets a hold of your IP.
RE: Windows Security Test by user35870 on 04-02-2005 at 08:01 PM

Your Security Rating is Good (84%)!

RE: Windows Security Test by Mike on 04-03-2005 at 06:14 AM

[Image: icon_risk_good.gif] Your Security Rating is Good (74%)!

[Image: b_green.gif] You've indicated that you don't visit the Windows Update site. Visit Microsoft Windows Update!

And I also think that this is because I selected that I don't have SP2 installed... :P

RE: Windows Security Test by Pyroteq on 04-03-2005 at 11:04 AM

84% Btw that test is stupid.

RE: Windows Security Test by Sypher on 04-03-2005 at 11:52 AM

quote:
Your Security Rating is Great (94%)!

The Microsoft test:
quote:
10 out of 10

Uhmm... don't call me a nerd :p
RE: Windows Security Test by Vilkku on 04-03-2005 at 12:08 PM

Your Security Rating is Good (82%)!
Yay!

You've indicated that you don't visit the Windows Update site. Visit Microsoft Windows Update!
WTF, I said I did just not frequently...

RE: Windows Security Test by Jhrono on 04-03-2005 at 12:09 PM

I had 60 %...who cares if i dont use windows update?:S...blah my pc and my knowledge are great that test suck! :S

RE: RE: Windows Security Test by Vilkku on 04-03-2005 at 12:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by johny
I had 60 %...who cares if i dont use windows update?:S...blah my pc and my knowledge are great that test suck! :S

That was a security test, not using Windows Update is a security risk and it's correct that it takes down the score.
RE: Windows Security Test by andrewdodd13 on 04-03-2005 at 12:34 PM

I don't visit windows update frequently, I visit it every time one of my tech rss feeds puts out a message that there are new updates...
I mean what's the point of checking it every day when MS say that they'll only release them on certain days?

RE: Windows Security Test by Jhrono on 04-03-2005 at 01:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Vilkku


That was a security test, not using Windows Update is a security risk and it's correct that it takes down the score.

Blah...sp2 fucks my windows, Windows activation wasnt working so i had to carkc it and therefor the Wupdate doesnt work :S...
RE: Windows Security Test by Hank on 04-03-2005 at 02:10 PM

not a bad score Average User Score: 80.0% from 589 Users

RE: Windows Security Test by linx05 on 04-03-2005 at 02:22 PM

84%! Woohoo!


quote:
Originally posted by johny
Blah...sp2 fucks my windows, Windows activation wasnt working so i had to carkc it and therefor the Wupdate doesnt work :S...
Sure it wasn't working. Just ring up MS support. You bought an illegal copy didn't you! Admit it!
RE: Windows Security Test by mad_onion on 04-03-2005 at 04:36 PM

yeah it is because you have an illegal copy if it was legal then you could call microsoft but you dont shame on you.

RE: Windows Security Test by toddy on 04-03-2005 at 04:43 PM

Your Security Rating is Good (81%)!

& 10/10

RE: Windows Security Test by Fredzz on 04-08-2005 at 01:02 PM

Your Security Rating is Fair (69%)! :dodgy:

RE: Windows Security Test by Jhrono on 04-08-2005 at 11:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by linx05

Sure it wasn't working. Just ring up MS support. You bought an illegal copy didn't you! Admit it!

No i wont because i didnt buy it, the computer shop where i bought my computer installed it right away! I SUPPORT WINDOWS, why do you autommaticly attacked me?:@
RE: Windows Security Test by squall_leonhart69r on 04-09-2005 at 12:25 AM

Your Security Rating is Good (79%)!

:P redone the test using the real answers instead of trying for a top score :P

RE: Windows Security Test by Garndell on 04-09-2005 at 12:27 AM

90%, good enough for me.

RE: Windows Security Test by Pipish on 04-09-2005 at 12:36 AM

Your Security Rating is Good (85%)!  :| wow i wasnt expecting that

RE: Windows Security Test by Jhrono on 04-09-2005 at 01:03 AM

Blah did the freaking test again and i got
     Your Security Rating is Good (73%)!...

RE: RE: Windows Security Test by Fredzz on 04-09-2005 at 12:04 PM

quote:
Originally posted by linx05
Sure it wasn't working. Just ring up MS support. You bought an illegal copy didn't you! Admit it!


Take it easy! Actually my Windows came already with my Dell, and yes me too had the problem with SP2, so relax yourself.. ok ?
RE: Windows Security Test by FrozernFire on 04-09-2005 at 02:04 PM

69% :dodgy: if i was really at 69%, this comp would have screwed up long ago. they recommend me to go to the windows update page more often when i have automatic update on :dodgy:

RE: Windows Security Test by user27089 on 04-09-2005 at 02:09 PM

To be honest, I don't think that can say how well you are on the security side of computers, it doesn't really ask you about your knowledge of a lot of things, its just basic questions, IMO, its a pile of s***

:dodgy:

[/rant]

RE: RE: Windows Security Test by Fredzz on 04-09-2005 at 02:12 PM

quote:
Originally posted by traxor
To be honest, I don't think that can say how well you are on the security side of computers, it doesn't really ask you about your knowledge of a lot of things, its just basic questions, IMO, its a pile of s***

:dodgy:

[/rant]

I agree with you! They put % down, if you dont have windows update activated.. and stuff, but your knowledge helps alot when telling if your protected or not.. anyway! its just crap !
RE: Windows Security Test by imacman9 on 07-07-2005 at 04:22 AM

OMG I GOT 63% im screwed......and my computer is SUPER UBER SLOW LATELY!

RE: Windows Security Test by dylan! on 07-07-2005 at 04:26 AM

Your Security Rating is Good (83%)!

RE: Windows Security Test by Hank on 07-07-2005 at 08:21 AM

77% here

RE: Windows Security Test by guanako on 07-07-2005 at 03:56 PM

[Image: sa_shield.jpg] Microsoft Window's Security Test
[Image: icon_risk_good.gif]Your Security Rating is Good (87%)!
I was kinda especting this but i can live with it :D
Average User Score: 79.8% from 2223 Users

RE: Windows Security Test by L. Coyote on 07-07-2005 at 08:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Quiz
Your Security Rating is Good (81%)!
RE: Windows Security Test by Zephyr on 07-07-2005 at 08:12 PM

[Image: icon_risk_good.gif]Your Security Rating is Good (84%)!

Above average :banana:

RE: Windows Security Test by absorbation on 07-07-2005 at 08:16 PM

88 for me :D i'm really glad about that :P

RE: Windows Security Test by evm on 07-07-2005 at 11:42 PM

i got 98%
:D

RE: Windows Security Test by rav0 on 07-08-2005 at 12:23 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Microsoft Window's Security Test
[Image: icon_risk_warning.gif]Your Security Rating is Fair (63%)!
  • Your automatic updates service is off. Click here to learn how to turn it on!
  • Seems you don't have Anti-Virus installed. Try Avast Anti-Virus Home Edition FREE!

I got question three wrong on the Microsoft Security Quiz.
quote:
3. True or false: If you have a firewall on your network you don't need to turn on Windows Firewall.
The correct answer is: b. False
I figured out wht it says you need to turn on Windows Firewall even if you have a firewall on your network. The quiz is designed for small businesses, which would need firewall on each PC to stop unwanted things spreading inside the network.
RE: Windows Security Test by zach on 07-08-2005 at 05:20 AM

Your Security Rating is Great (96%)!

RE: Windows Security Test by Aeryn on 07-09-2005 at 10:54 PM

Your Security Rating is Good (86%)!

And in the linked to Microsoft test, I got 9/10.

Meh, not bad for a newbie in the computer world. (H) :P

RE: Windows Security Test by emit on 07-12-2005 at 12:57 PM

Your Security Rating is Good (76%)!

Hint: don't admit to using p2p for warez/cracks.

RE: Windows Security Test by saralk on 07-12-2005 at 01:28 PM

heh

Your Security Rating is Vulnerable (24%)!   
Average User Score: 79.9% from 2351 Users   

Risks and Recommendations   

You are running a very old verion of Windows. You should consider an upgrade to Windows XP.

Seems you don't have Anti-Virus installed. Try Avast Anti-Virus Home Edition FREE!

Seems you don't have Anti-Spyware installed. Try Microsoft AntiSpyware FREE!

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Want to take more tests? Try Microsoft's Security Quiz

RE: Windows Security Test by Sunshine on 07-12-2005 at 02:04 PM

Ok, took the test again:

Your Security Rating is Great (91%)!

Done the Microsoft Security test too: one mistake..the backup question :P