discuss Do you use a anti virus still?

[Bawse]

I haven't used an anti virus software in years. Most web browsers have a built-in firewall so I don't need one.

Do you still use a anti virus program?

 

[1stop]

The majority of Web browsers now have some built-in protection, but that doesn't mean that anti-virus software is not important. Keeping my computer safe is a priority, and that's why I use anti-virus because I don't want to take chances. It's necessary to keep my computer safe from malware.

 

[Harsh World]

Do you still use a anti virus program?

With what I deal with, I probably should for layered protection, but I got too comfortable with Windows and Chrome being able to handle security quite well.

Every time I get an ad for a subscription, I'm like, "Is it really worth the discounted price of $30?" And then the discount is ends, so I never follow through with it. You might have made me want to second-question myself next time a deal appears as I have a lot to lose. However, I would prefer identity theft protection more, as my accounts are secure, but would want to know I am insured in case of a loss that would ruin retirement.

I don't really care about credit card leaks because my bank is awesome. They will call me or notify me of odd transactions that don't follow my purchasing behavior or pattern. I was texted just the other night to authorize a $20 purchase my wife was making. My card was also stolen on two occasions, being able to nick the first time quite quickly by disabling the card and then disputing small charges. Another time I disputed a $500-1000 (can't recall, but it was quite large) or so transaction and they immediately gave it back, closing the case, as it couldn't have been me and the evidence of that was quite clear because it was in a physical location 1000s of miles from me.

 

[Heatman]

I never stopped using one as far as I can remember. Even with some browsers having anti virus protection as well as VPN, I don't fully trust them to be reliable at all times.

 

[Immortal]

I use antivirs. Once, after my anti virus expired I dilly dallied to renew the license, and in the mean time there was an attack and my computer went dead. I lost data that I had stored after antivirus expired.

 

[Heatman]

I use antivirs. Once, after my anti virus expired I dilly dallied to renew the license, and in the mean time there was an attack and my computer went dead. I lost data that I had stored after antivirus expired.

I have only experienced data compromisation and loss once. It was actually on my smartphone that happened. My extra memory card which I use with the phone was corrupted and it infected my phone's internal storage as well. I lost everything. It was the last time I never used anti virus on my phone.

 

[MidnightMuse]

I use one on my phone, but not my computer. I dual boot Windows and Linux and have found Windows Defender to be more than adequate for what I need. If you use it, just ensure you keep up with the updates and use common sense when using the internet.

 

[Alamson]

The majority of Web browsers now have some built-in protection, but that doesn't mean that anti-virus software is not important. Keeping my computer safe is a priority, and that's why I use anti-virus because I don't want to take chances. It's necessary to keep my computer safe from malware.

It's too dangerous to depend on browser firewalls alone. Antivirus offers more robust protection against cyber attacks. The potential loss of vital data owing to no protection justifies the antivirus subscription fee.