SocketShield | Exploit Prevention Labs: Testing Page

Testing SocketShield

Test (demonstration) exploit

The 100% Safe XPL Test Exploit
The XPL Test Exploit is not an actual exploit and carries no payload. It is a special stream of data (called a test signature) that has been created to enable you to test SocketShield safely and to demonstrate that it is alerting when it should. This test is completely safe and cannot result in an exploit infection.

RUN THE TEST

What happens when I click on the "RUN THE TEST" link?
When you click on the "RUN THE TEST" link, if you are running SocketShield and your protection is turned on in the Control Panel (the default setting) you'll see the test page popup first.

demo exploit popup

Depending on which alert level setting you have chosen in the SocketShield Control Panel;

SocketShield may alert you with a system tray balloon:

demo balloon

Or it may present the full alert box:

demo more info box

What happens if I am NOT running SocketShield?
If you are not running SocketShield, or protection is not turned on in the Control Panel, when you click on the "RUN THE TEST" link, the following pop-up will be displayed:

demo of unprotected popup

If you have any questions about this process, please contact our technical support team.