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Several websites allow you to test the security of your PC for free. They run a series of software probes against the Internet address that you provide them ([http://whatsmyip.org/ Whats My Address]). | Several websites allow you to test the security of your PC for free. They run a series of software probes against the Internet address that you provide them ([http://whatsmyip.org/ Whats My Address]). | ||
If you pass their tests, you can be confident you are protected against the many freely available 'scanning' software used to scan systems for security holes. This type of software can and do scan hundreds of systems for security holes in a matter of minutes. As soon as you connect your PC to the Internet, expect it to receive several hundred scans like in a short space of time. | If you pass their tests, you can be confident you are protected against the many freely available [http://www.research-service.com/custom-research-paper.html research papers] 'scanning' software used to scan systems for security holes. This type of software can and do scan hundreds of systems for security holes in a matter of minutes. As soon as you connect your PC to the Internet, expect it to receive several hundred scans like in a short space of time. | ||
With your PC protected by a firewall, now would be a good time to test its effectiveness. | With your PC protected by a firewall, now would be a good time to test its effectiveness. | ||
