[DUG] Anti-virus software

[Jolyon Direnko-Smith]

The only times I have ever been affected by virus was when I was using
anti-virus software and was also having to put up with impacted system
performance, false positives and constant nagging to keep my AV definitions
up to date etc etc

I ditched AV software* and haven't suffered a virus, malware, trojan or
spyware problem since.  Perhaps simply because knowing that my own
behaviour is now my only defence I have moderated that behaviour
accordingly.  Would (commercial) AV software deliberately introduce
something from it's catalog of miscreants just to remind you how much you
need their AV software / haven't renewed your subscription ?  Surely not.

But who knows.

(* other than any built in to the OS)

On 23 August 2016 at 22:38, Ross Levis <ross at stationplaylist.com> wrote:

> I just use Microsoft Defender built into Windows 8/10. Never had any
> viruses
> using that.  Detects viruses, malware, spyware, etc.
>
> For Win7, free Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: delphi-bounces at listserver.123.net.nz
> [mailto:delphi-bounces at listserver.123.net.nz] On Behalf Of John C
> Sent: Tuesday, 23 August 2016 7:45 p.m.
> To: 'NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List'
> Subject: [DUG] Anti-virus software
>
> Hi all
>
> I'm already for too long on a free version of AVG. Seems ok but not good
> enough I guess, plus I'm getting bombarded with daily advertising about
> upgrading.
>
> So the BIG question is; should I stay with AVG and upgrade or should I go
> (back) to MacAfee or perhaps Norton, or any other?
>
> Any suggestions and recommendations appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> John Sun
>
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