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Don't Buy Antivirus Software, Vendor Says
- Source: PCWorld | Tags: Antivirus Software, Trend Micro, David Peterson, Security | Posted by: Rupali | Posted on: Oct 08, 2008
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Trend Micro's consumer security product manager has recommend people not to buy antivirus products, including his own. But there is a method to his madness, he assures.
David Peterson, consumer segment director for Trend Micro's ANZ business, said only a handful of the top 10 security threats these days are viruses, with downloaders, Trojans, keyloggers and phishing scams filling up the list.
As such, he believes standalone antivirus software is best suited for infrequent users of the Internet such as dial up users, or those who want protection from nasties on USB keys.
"There is a niche for it but there are also people outside that niche who are buying it."
He said standalone AV products are there because the market demands it. "I wish they wouldn't. I don't recommend buying antivirus products," he said, referring to Trend Micro's and its competitor's products.
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