Do You NEED an Antivirus? Are They Obsolete?

Do you need an antivirus software for your main computer? Are malware, viruses, adware, and ransomware still a threat? In this video guide/tutorial, I explain the benefits and drawbacks to using an antivirus service, as well as possible solutions for individuals out there looking for improved security. It's not a yes or no answer, but you should always have some form of backup protection, and antivirus programs are an excellent fallback in case you download or install a malicious file or program. This video will break down the pros and cons, give you the best solutions depending on your individual needs, as well as give the best reviewed services as of today. Thank you for watching!

Bitdefender:
https://www.bitdefender.com/

ESET:
https://www.eset.com/

Kaspersky:
https://kaspersky.com/

Malwarebytes
https://www.malwarebytes.com/

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Antivirus software is commonly believed to be a 100% necessity in protecting your PC (Windows desktops and laptops) from malware (viruses, ransomware, adware, etc...) This video explores this claim more in-depth, as well as addressing the counterargument, which claims you don't need an antivirus whatsoever. Hopefully this video will more or less settle the antivirus debate in the privacy and security community.

Antivirus Attack Risk Sources:
- https://www.wired.com/2017/03/clever-doubleagent-attack-turns-antivirus-malware/
- https://www.cyberscoop.com/former-u-s-spies-say-anti-virus-software-makes-perfect-espionage-platform/
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities---threats/cloud-av-can-serve-as-an-avenue-for-exfiltration/d/d-id/1329362?
- https://antivirus.comodo.com/blog/computer-safety/a-new-attack-that-turns-antivirus-software-into-malware/
- https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/may/06/antivirus-software-fails-catch-attacks-security-expert-symantec
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