Antivirus software
Everyone needs antivirus software (yes, even those of us not running Windows – low risk isn’t the same as no risk) but not all antivirus products are created equal. In recent tests, reports The Register, Microsoft’s new OneCare product came last out of 17 packages tested, allowing 17.6% of the half a million test viruses through. The top package was G Data Security’s AntiVirusKit, which only let 0.45% through. The products by F-Secure, Kaspersky Labs, Avira and AEC all scored “Advanced+” in the tests. Norton did slightly less well with “Advanced” (missing 3.2% of threats) and McAfee only scored a “Standard” rating (missing 8.4%). Time to change antivirus package, perhaps?
pax et bonum
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