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hi,
installed the latest version of AOL-Active Security Monitor.
the problem is, despite running a firewall and an up to date enterprise version of the same company, it logged my firewall score as poor, the antivirus score as fair and an overall score of 57 (good)
thinking of just unstalling this software!
comments please..
thanks and a very happy independence day!
Greeting's
Following information should help us :
Which anti-virus do you use, when was the last time you updated it.
Which Firewall do you use, when was the last time you update it too.
Which OS do you use and is it patched up.
lastly I think you can un-install AOL's security monitor..
I use McAfee Firewall and also its antivirus solution. the antivirus dats were updated 30 mins ago.
OS is XP (Prof)
This report status has not changed, even after i rebooted the firewall or updated the antivirus.
Firewall is working fine and got a it verified from symantec security check and works fine.
However logic says i should get a second opinion, but unaware of any other site offering simulated firewall attack testing.
Greeting's
I really dont trust Mcafee.. But thats just me.. Just do an online scan at housecall and get back to us.. I dont think that score should borther you.. Its by AOL :p
You didn't answer this one : is the OS fully patched..
oh ya, isnt it 2:30 in India ?? :p
EDIT ::
For a simulated firewall scan try :
http://www.pcflank.com/
hmmm...i have been contemplating switching to zonealarm (free). Although i've not ahad any problems with McAfee till now. Seems to be blocking some syn port scan attacks and port scan attacks. But then again doesnt mean it's quite healthy.
Uninstalled the AOL thingy.
OS is patched upto July 2006 Autopatcher.
It's 2.42 a.m. infact :D and being a owl and being all alone (wifey in some other city) and being a holiday tomorrow..well...
Trend Micro...hung up the other night...but got my answers :)
thanks!
Greeting's
Dont worry its the same time here :p
Hi,
Chizra
thanx for the info.
Something i want to know.
> The mcafee firewall you are having is it from aol or you personally installed?
> Did you had any other firewall on your computer other than mcafee
> same for the antivirus
Because what might be hapening over here is that the 2 different firewall or antivirus must be conflicting each other.
> may i know howyou have installed active security monitor on your computer.Was it through key word or through internet explorer?
thanx......
:confused:
Hi
You can try these tests: Firewall Leak Tester
Luck
;)
Greeting's
I'm not sure if AOL provides Mcafee firewall, even if it does why would it matter ? Apart from that he's from India, they dont have AOL here.Quote:
The mcafee firewall you are having is it from aol or you personally installed?
Hi confused.Quote:
Originally posted here by virus24*7
Hi,
Chizra
thanx for the info.
Something i want to know.
> The mcafee firewall you are having is it from aol or you personally installed?
> Did you had any other firewall on your computer other than mcafee
> same for the antivirus
Because what might be hapening over here is that the 2 different firewall or antivirus must be conflicting each other.
> may i know howyou have installed active security monitor on your computer.Was it through key word or through internet explorer?
thanx......
:confused:
Er...you may be actually confused :p
The AOL thingy was standalone and was not a part of my McAfee bundle.
There is the windows firewall, but ofcourse it is disabled.
There is no other antivirus, however there are programs like spybot, ad aware and stinger and as far as i know they don't have any known conflicts among each other.
Both (Firewall and Anti-Virus) were active and also tested them via www.pcflank.com (as wisely suggested by ByTeWrangler) and the results were good enough. The firewall passed the test.
Hi Dalek, thx for the link...would update results here
Hi chizra Happy Independence Day :)
In general, I would say that you are correct. Certainly the free versions are on demand, and Stinger is a specialist, on demand tool.Quote:
There is no other antivirus, however there are programs like spybot, ad aware and stinger and as far as i know they don't have any known conflicts among each other.
SpyBot might cause a problem as it has an interactive element called "Teatimer". I have known this to cause conflicts on rare occasions, but not recently. It is a user option to enable it, if it is running you should see a little blue and white icon with a gray padlock down in your system tray.
;)
Greeting
As you are an aol user let me highlight you with something new. I really dont know whether you are aware or not. AOL also provides antivirus software powered by Mcafee if you wanted to download av from mcafee than go to IE address would be INSTALL.AV.AOL.COM.Over here you need to sign to it with your aol screen name and password ( only screen name dont type @aol.com).
Thanx
Well .... may I call it a MARKETING STRATEGY???? I think they will eneter the security area and soon.
So they are trying to convince people that their one is good....
By the way..there are chances that they might be right too when they say that there are holes in the system. However I have coplete trust in McAfee ( unlike ByTeWragler....I dunno why he doent trust one of the industry leaders). Anyway I again repeat that I have used Zonealarm and I dont recommend it. Either it is TRIAL or it is bufggy in the free version. Most of my friends complained that. I use kerio firewall..it is really really a breez to use and features to boast with.
Thanks
Hello everyone.
I've got some kind a problem whith this AOL Active Security Monitor..
When I first install this on my Account User on WinXP everything was great.. (max points 94 :) )
But when i installed all available microsoft's updates that program stops run.
First i thought that it is happened because of that updates, but today i installed this once again (another one) and on Root account was run. Now I think that something is wrong in registry.
Can someone help me with this problem?? What i have to do?
I'm sorry about my language but i'm not good writer and i'm still learning
Greeting's
It would be good if you start your own thread... That will help you better. Anyway for your registry problem best would be to go to safety.live.com and there scan for your registry problem.. It will eliminate most of the problem..
As golden rule keep all your software up-to-date.. This also includes Winzip..