- Jan 8, 2011
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On Windows, I use an Antivirus that comes with the OS; Microsoft Defender. I have tried other third-party security but have never been comfortable with the additional intrusive features, or constant upgrade Ad prompts.
On macOS, it is a different situation. I don't actively run any Antivirus software. Apple don't provide an integrated Antivirus like Microsoft, except for Gatekeeper which isn't really an AV.
Both systems are running the latest stable versions of Software and Browsers. Browsers have their own security features for blocking dangerous sites and downloads, which could be considered as additional layer of protection against phishing and malware.
I don't believe that not having an Antivirus makes you automatically more vulnerable (aka a higher risk), than someone who does use an Antivirus. It is the users actions that determine how much the system is at risk. An antivirus user may be open to more harm, given the false sense of security where they feel they are invulnerable.
[My views shared here are different to those in another thread, but may be considered as an expansion of linked post.]
On macOS, it is a different situation. I don't actively run any Antivirus software. Apple don't provide an integrated Antivirus like Microsoft, except for Gatekeeper which isn't really an AV.
Both systems are running the latest stable versions of Software and Browsers. Browsers have their own security features for blocking dangerous sites and downloads, which could be considered as additional layer of protection against phishing and malware.
I don't believe that not having an Antivirus makes you automatically more vulnerable (aka a higher risk), than someone who does use an Antivirus. It is the users actions that determine how much the system is at risk. An antivirus user may be open to more harm, given the false sense of security where they feel they are invulnerable.
[My views shared here are different to those in another thread, but may be considered as an expansion of linked post.]
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