Matousec Reliability?

[Someone]

Hi

I was wondering if people here consider Matousec's results a reliable source? Does PC Tools have a view on this?

Thanks

[haapy]

Seems like he is generating quite stir. Here is some further info. You make the call.

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=172028

http://smokeys.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/matousecs-firewall-challenge-wrinkle-conflict-of-interests/

[Someone]

Thanks for the reply. I've read those links, but in Matousec's website PC Tools said, "We would like to thank Matousec for conducting the Firewall Challenge tests." which seems to imply they support it? :confused:

But those links and others seem to say he is untrustworthy.

[haapy]

Always get a second opinion.

ConsumerSearch.com has a good culmination of reviews.

TopTenReviews.com also does a decent job.

You must pay attention to timliness and versions reviewed.

Also check the leading mags for the latest reviews (PCMagazine, PC World).

Look for consistency.

Time will tell on how Matousec is received.:)

[Someone]

Thanks for the info. But I always thought that TopTenReviews is dodgy?

And do you know what PC Tools official stance on Matousec is?

Thanks