> Anyone who uses any browser online should still be running virus-detection software. This will never change, no matter what OS or browser you use.
I disagree.
Generally if your system is vulnerable because of a M$ bug, running AV software will not prevent infections. Worms like Blaster and Slammer come to mind.
Like a typical worm, AV software slows down your system down significantly, except worms are a free way to do that.
Often the only time AV software will actually help you is if you try to execute a known virus manually, it will usually tell you what you are doing.
A far simpler (and safer) approach is to never run any programs that you don't trust. If you can't figure out what to trust, go ahead and run your AV software, but it won't always protect you.
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> Anyone who uses any browser online should still be running virus-detection software. This will never change, no matter what OS or browser you use.
I disagree.
Generally if your system is vulnerable because of a M$ bug, running AV software will not prevent infections. Worms like Blaster and Slammer come to mind.
Like a typical worm, AV software slows down your system down significantly, except worms are a free way to do that.
Often the only time AV software will actually help you is if you try to execute a known virus manually, it will usually tell you what you are doing.
A far simpler (and safer) approach is to never run any programs that you don't trust. If you can't figure out what to trust, go ahead and run your AV software, but it won't always protect you.