Why experts say you don't need antivirus software anymore

The greatest threats most computer users face are no longer from viruses, cybersecurity experts say.

Purchasing third-party antivirus software is no longer necessary for average computer users, experts say, because modern operating systems are able to detect and mitigate viruses.

Antivirus software, sold by vendors like Norton, can go for more than $300 a year. Experts are now advising consumers to keep their money, as modern computer systems already seek out viruses, the primary function of antivirus software.

Posted: 12/02/2021 at 11:51AM

Why experts say you don't need antivirus software anymore -- EDGEMAN 12/02/2021 11:51AM

I guess you just put a mask on the computer? ** -- GreenvilleVT 12/02/2021 4:13PM

My (now retired) good friend that did systems security for the Fed -- Riverguy 12/02/2021 1:06PM

Figured that out on my own..have not -- capitals1 12/02/2021 4:46PM

95% from people clicking email links. Good story on Podesta email hack -- LaneRat 12/02/2021 3:08PM

I've heard that as a joke but you know, it's plausible.... -- `lag 12/02/2021 1:12PM

Wasn't he the guy who ran away to Belize? ** -- EDGEMAN 12/02/2021 1:15PM

Yeah the one I'm thinking of. ** -- `lag 12/02/2021 1:20PM

Bat sHirt crazy….ended up killing himself not to long ago ** -- turkeywinghokie 12/02/2021 1:30PM

Sure...that's what "they" want you to believe ** -- JoesterVT 12/02/2021 2:31PM

McAfee Knob name comes from his family on father's side. ** -- Stork 12/02/2021 1:25PM

Nice pull on the knob. ** -- GreenvilleVT 12/02/2021 4:14PM

^^^font of trivial ( but very interesting) information^^^^ ** -- DonHo-kieHi 12/02/2021 4:08PM

Retirement has freed up my brain for such important bits. ** -- Stork 12/02/2021 4:15PM

Yup ** -- Riverguy 12/02/2021 1:54PM

I'll be darned.... -- `lag 12/02/2021 1:29PM

So he's a "mountain programmer." -- EDGEMAN 12/02/2021 1:28PM

He was an MP ** -- Riverguy 12/02/2021 1:54PM

And Roanoke College grad ** -- Stork 12/02/2021 1:17PM

We put our customers on PC Matic. Small and powerful. White listing -- UTPr0sim 12/02/2021 1:01PM

I go commando ** -- FfxStationHokie 12/02/2021 12:29PM

Haven’t had virus software since ‘07, when I bought a Mac** -- B777Fr8Dog 12/02/2021 12:09PM

I tried buying a Mac once. Once. -- Tafkam Hokie 12/02/2021 12:38PM

YMMV - I’m on my 4th Mac since 2007 and haven’t had an issue with a single -- B777Fr8Dog 12/02/2021 2:18PM

Yep, just re-upped for my third one. Seamless transition! ** -- DonHo-kieHi 12/02/2021 4:12PM

Kinda what Microsoft does though, let other people develop the concept and -- `lag 12/02/2021 1:19PM

Norton is the devil -- Happy Dog 12/02/2021 12:01PM

I haven't had Norton in years -- EDGEMAN 12/02/2021 12:29PM

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