That your computer will not be used to refer to infections with other computers without your knowledge.
Many people are reluctant to spend money on a decent anti-virus software. I agree that about $ 50 for a decent antivirus program, it is not exactly small change. But closer look at the cost of a moment:
Computer -> $ 600 – $ 4,000
Monitor -> $ 250 – $ 1,000
Software -> $ 500 – $ 5,000
Internet connection -> $ 25 + / month
Business Privacy / -> Priceless
Thus, on the bottom of the scale we are faced with a similar investment in IT in prices like an old used car, the upper end, as a newer car used.
Maybe I am wrong, but I guess you would not buy a used car that had removed all locks and no key needed to start, and comes with a free “Steal Me sign.
Having a computer that is not an updated virus protection absolutely the same. You are just asking for trouble.
And can be found as well.
How can I be so sure? Simply because that’s what viruses, worms, malware, etc. are done. Your only job is to find unprotected computers and they attack and distract your knowledge. These things are very well what they have built, and they never stop. If your computer is not protected, and the discs, if you share online, they become infected.
The best anti-virus programs cost less than 2 months internet connection. They are all constant and keep unlimited automatic updates for your system clean and safe.
If you $ 1500 + on a computer, make $ 300 + / year on Internet connections, you can certainly pay $ 50 more than once to prevent it safe (and that they used to spread viruses and trojans on your back) .
Anything else would be barbaric!
Postscript Some people have begun to argue that if you should not have antivirus software, you will be held legally responsible if your computer is used as part of an attack (even if you do not know).
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