Secunia Personal Software Inspector in final form
I have mentioned the excellent free program called Secunia Personal Software Inspector several times. I previously wrote:
There are so many possible vulnerabilities on a PC that it is hard to keep track. It isn’t just Windows that needs frequent security patches. And it isn’t just the Microsoft applications like Office. There is a whole panoply of common third-party accessories that have at various times been found to have security problems. Java, QuickTime, Adobe Flash, Adobe PDF reader, RealPlayer have all had to be patched or updated recently. Microsoft has started to add third-party updates to its monthly patch Tuesday but that is not complete or always timely. Most PC users will not find it easy to keep up with the constant parade of vulnerabilities. Fortunately, the security firm Secunia has provided a free service that will check your computer to see if you have all the latest patches and updates for Windows and many applications.
The software scanner has gone through several stages of development and Secunia has announced that it is now in final form. It can be downloaded at this link and I urge everyone to use it. Third-party software is becoming the largest vector for malware infections.
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