Does virus protection software really work?

Does virus protection software really work?

Hacker X (Computer Security Expert) gives expert video advice on: What are some of the most common phishing emails and how do they work?; What do scammers do with the information they get by phishing?; Does virus protection software really work? and more...

Virus protection software works pretty well. I would say it is similar to a condom in that it is not a 100% guarantee but it is a reasonably reliable form of protection. One of the things with virus software is viruses change all the time. There's new ones all the time. There's new variations. There's new mutations. So your virus software has to be updated on a pretty regular basis and the major companies that create this software do provide those update packages and that's something that you do have to really stay on top of if you want it to be effective. One of the other things that you can do to help protect yourself is if you are emailed attachments that are from people that you don't know, or look strange or unusual, don't open them.