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Anti-virus software 'is not all equal'

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Not all anti-virus software packages are created equally, according to a new article written by industry expert Adam Dunkerley.

Newsfactor Business has reported that there are currently a plethora of anti-virus programs available for purchase and it can be hard to decide which offers the best protection.

Each has advantages and disadvantages; however, for the best protection the site claims that anti-virus suites will offer the highest level of cover against infection.

The article notes that, while computers may be supplied with anti-virus software already installed, this typically expires within the first month or so of ownership, potentially leaving the computer with no protection or no access to new virus definitions.

Meanwhile, the website also recently reported that up to 40 per cent of browsers could be open to attack by hackers.

Research carried out by organisations including Communications Systems Group found that only 60 per cent of web users are using patched and up-to-date browsers to surf the internet.ADNFCR-1765-ID-18744472-ADNFCR

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