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Is antivirus software necessary in 2020?
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<blockquote data-quote="MegenM" data-source="post: 894152" data-attributes="member: 87901"><p>In my opinion, an advanced antivirus is necessary nowadays. Internet aware users who are very careful while browsing the internet or consume only from trustworthy sources can also depend on just the Free Windows Defender. Most of the issues like Phishing, AD injection can be eliminated via experience and awareness alone. Also, to work with a basic antivirus, the way we interact with our Device and it's ecosystem has to be limited. For instance, a PC not on a Local Network.</p><p></p><p>However, there can be instances where trusted sources are compromised. In such cases again an advanced Antivirus will be of greater help than Windows Defender. The striking feature for me is the additional Firewall which is actively monitored and blocks unauthorized port scans. Ransomware protection is already included in Windows Defender, so that is a worthy safety feature that is already covered.</p><p></p><p>So, I feel that the discussion should be between Windows Defender, Free 3rd Party, and Premium 3rd Party Antivirus software. Select a lightweight antivirus and then you can be a bit relaxed while browsing unknown sources.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MegenM, post: 894152, member: 87901"] In my opinion, an advanced antivirus is necessary nowadays. Internet aware users who are very careful while browsing the internet or consume only from trustworthy sources can also depend on just the Free Windows Defender. Most of the issues like Phishing, AD injection can be eliminated via experience and awareness alone. Also, to work with a basic antivirus, the way we interact with our Device and it's ecosystem has to be limited. For instance, a PC not on a Local Network. However, there can be instances where trusted sources are compromised. In such cases again an advanced Antivirus will be of greater help than Windows Defender. The striking feature for me is the additional Firewall which is actively monitored and blocks unauthorized port scans. Ransomware protection is already included in Windows Defender, so that is a worthy safety feature that is already covered. So, I feel that the discussion should be between Windows Defender, Free 3rd Party, and Premium 3rd Party Antivirus software. Select a lightweight antivirus and then you can be a bit relaxed while browsing unknown sources. [/QUOTE]
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