5 Security Software Myths That Can Prove Dangerous
Here is an interest article that summarizes some common myths concerning net security: 5 Security Software Myths That Can Prove Dangerous.
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If anyone thinks protection against viruses is the reason to have an AV package installed, then I suggest you look into the technologies used in the software. Security suite may be a better term. No system is immune from malware.
The latest, or should say, ongoing hijack for several years through a backdoor trojan effecting 25,000 Linux/Unix web servers wasn't the result of a virus, but stolen credentials. But why didn't the affected Linux/Unix web server operators know they were infected with malware? Which were used in a botnet to serve Spam and drive-by malware targeting primarily Windows systems-still representing over 90% of the OS installed base.
If an AV package only focused on protecting against virus infections, then I'd agree that it's just a waste.
The latest, or should say, ongoing hijack for several years through a backdoor trojan effecting 25,000 Linux/Unix web servers wasn't the result of a virus, but stolen credentials. But why didn't the affected Linux/Unix web server operators know they were infected with malware? Which were used in a botnet to serve Spam and drive-by malware targeting primarily Windows systems-still representing over 90% of the OS installed base.
If an AV package only focused on protecting against virus infections, then I'd agree that it's just a waste.
