The Virtual Hosting Blog created a list of resources a while back that I’ve been meaning to share. They provide 12 Resources to test your PC weaknesses - a list of tools to help you identify (and sometimes fix) system vulnerabilities.

The list includes:

1. Audit My PC helps you find free security tests
2. Qualys FreeScan checks server weaknesses
3. Proxy Way looks at your privacy settings and how much of your information can be accessed online
4. Test My Firewall advice on web security
5. Hijack This searches your system for hackers
6. GFI Email Security Testing Zone tests your email security against viral threats
7. WindowSecurity.com works as per #6
8. The PCman Website Virus Test plants a fake virus to gauge your computer’s ability to notice real viruses
9. Sophos Threat Detection Test tests your anti-virus software strength
10. Symantec Security Check free security scan and virus detection test
11. Nmap (Network Mapper) audits security on large networks
12. PC Security Test 2007 scans for viruses, spyware, and hacking threats

Continue reading the details of this list here.

Tags: security, computer security, pc security, it security, vulnerability check