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Ed2020 · 05-07-2010, 02:06

There are a number of posts in this thread which demonstrate one aspect of AV software that I've always taken issue with - the assumption that if your AV package reports nothing is wrong then nothing is wrong. It gives users a false sense of security. Downloading a free AV package and scanning your Mac, Windows, Unix or Linux box to be told no malware was found absolutely does not mean there is definitely no malware present.

Providing you are exceptionally cautious then browsing the Internet with no AV can be perfectly safe regardless of what OS you choose to use. Of course you'd have to turn off all Javascript, Flash, Silverlight and any other client-side scripting except on sites you 100% trusted, never download anything executable and myriad other measures that would quickly become a major PITA, but it can be done.

05-07-2010, 02:06	#63
Ed2020 Inactive Join Date: May 2007 Services: Virgin Media XL package. Posts: 272	Re: Macs never get viruses There are a number of posts in this thread which demonstrate one aspect of AV software that I've always taken issue with - the assumption that if your AV package reports nothing is wrong then nothing is wrong. It gives users a false sense of security. Downloading a free AV package and scanning your Mac, Windows, Unix or Linux box to be told no malware was found absolutely does not mean there is definitely no malware present. Providing you are exceptionally cautious then browsing the Internet with no AV can be perfectly safe regardless of what OS you choose to use. Of course you'd have to turn off all Javascript, Flash, Silverlight and any other client-side scripting except on sites you 100% trusted, never download anything executable and myriad other measures that would quickly become a major PITA, but it can be done.