Anti-virus strategies 'need common sense'

Tuesday, 25 Mar 2008. Categories: USA

Consumers should use anti-virus software alongside a firewall and common sense, an expert has asserted.

Brian Krebs, a computer security expert writing for the Washington Post, called upon PC users to exercise caution as well as run security software on their machines.

He urged people not to open unexpected links or attachments sent within emails, highlighting that they could contain malware which runs when clicked on.

In a previous post, Mr Krebs stated there is a "glut" of malware online, targeting vulnerable machines or users.

This is because of "criminals intent on stealing personal financial data from vulnerable computers and using networks of commandeered PCs for all manner of lucrative criminal enterprises", he added.

However, the cybercrooks are keen to create programs which will go undetected by the PC, meaning a "digital arms race" has developed between anti-virus manufacturers and online hackers and malware creators.

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