App Review Microsoft Security Essentials(bunyip783)

[bunyip783]

 

[Gnosis]

Every time I see these AV's catch only 75 to 85 percent of malware, it makes me glad I am virtualized.

 

[Ink]

Why does it?

I'm glad I have some common sense, whilst using a PC.

 

[illumination]

Why does it?

I'm glad I have some common sense, whilst using a PC.

Because common sense is not bullet proof when the luck runs out

 

[Ink]

I don't think it's based from luck, more on knowledge and how focussed the user is.

 

[Gnosis]

As long as well over 50% of the population clicks on anything, and chooses to utilize little common sense, then demand will climb for idiot-proof security. If it was not for dummies, the economy would stink all around the world at all times.

 

[Exterminator]

Considering the amount of big corporations and Government agencies that have been hacked,I prefer to make sure I am more protected than with just common sense and knowledge.I am sure these companies and government agencies have more than their share of knowledgeable professionals.

Its like saying I wont get HIV if I use my common sense and knowledge.To each his own but I will use the condom.

 

[Ink]

I'm not quite sure what you're saying, are you likely to get hacked?

 

[Gnosis]

"Commom sense" is great.
Where your common sense leads you is the ultimate risk.
Heck, I might as well surf naked since I am so darn sharp. Right?

 

[Exterminator]

I'm not quite sure what you're saying, are you likely to get hacked?

Hacked (used as a generalization) or a virus,all the same in the end.Either way I prefer to make use of something more than just knowledge and common sense.Just my personal preference.

When I drive my car I wear my seatbelt.I know I am a good driver with much experience and a wealth of knowledge.However you never know if your going to have a head on collision with a drunk driver(hacker) or an irresponsible driver(virus).Either way I'm buckling up.

 

[illumination]

I don't think it's based from luck, more on knowledge and how focussed the user is.

The header to this forum should read:
"MalwareTips, your security advisor, it is real simple, dont click that"

Couldnt resist...lol

Seriously, common sense will only carry you so far.. If you have experience with certain vulnerabilities and know how to avoid them, that is great, problem is, as the internet evolves, so does malware and everything else, making the sense part of choices not always so common..

it would be like installing a simple lock on your door in a town, where crime has been ramping up over the last decade. knowing normally that this lock would be sufficient, times have changed, and one would not want to leave their family at the mercy of a simple lock, with no other means of protection. Now apply this to your families computers..

Dont know about the rest of you, but i have children, that i will not leave behind a simple solution hoping it will protect them, they have Ft. Knox all around

 

[Exterminator]

Thanks to bunyip783 for the review and for spawning some stimulating conversation.

What this comes down to is what works for you.Personally I prefer to use the tools available to protect myself,my identity,my money,and my credit.All which I have worked very hard to get and maintain.These not only effect me but my family.

If using simple solutions works for some,that's great! A review helps you make an educated decision.Security advice should not be given out as any one specific solution but yet as the options that are available.Then the risks and rewards explained for each solution,whether that be an AV,Security Suite,Sandbox,common sense,knowledge or a combination of these.

I might be able to get away with the knowledge and common sense part but what about my family.They cruise the internet,facebook,online shopping,online banking,email and have no interest or time to listen to me give a course in using a PC armed with just common sense and knowledge.Not because they are dumb but they have no interest.Therefore I make sure all my PC's are protected to the max.Gives me one less thing to worry about.