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[baldie87]

what is the best security scanner that scans your computer to see wether its at risk or not?

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[+BudMan MVC]

I hate these BEST threads.. Here are some good scanners, they all have differences - which may make one better for you than another.. Some are free, some are not..

http://www.nessus.org/

Nessus is the world's most popular vulnerability scanner used in over 75,000 organizations world-wide.

http://www.gfi.com/lannetscan/

GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) checks your network for all potential methods that a hacker might use to attack it. By analyzing the operating system and the applications running on your network, GFI LANguard N.S.S. identifies possible security holes.

http://www.saintcorporation.com/products/v...nt_scanner.html

Before you can secure a network, you have to know how it's threatened. SAINT, or the Security Administrator's Integrated Network Tool, uncovers areas of weakness and recommends fixes.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/...s/mbsahome.mspx

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is an easy-to-use tool designed for the IT professional that helps small- and medium-sized businesses determine their security state in accordance with Microsoft security recommendations and offers specific remediation guidance. Improve your security management process by using MBSA to detect common security misconfigurations and missing security updates on your computer systems.

http://www.eeye.com/html/Products/Retina/index.html

Retina? Network Security Scanner, recognized as the industry standard for vulnerability assessment, identifies known network security vulnerabilities and assists in prioritizing threats for remediation. Featuring fast, accurate, and non-intrusive scanning, users are able to secure their networks against even the most recent of discovered vulnerabilities.

[zeroday]

Shields Up from GRC Research (free online scanner): https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

Scans for vunerable ports.