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Yes, people still require antivirus software to protect against malware and online threats.

Yes, people still require antivirus software to protect against malware and online threats.

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Pangaea_
Member
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10-20-2023, 05:50 PM
#1
I was curious since your mom is getting a new laptop and she spends most of her time browsing the web on Facebook, YouTube, and checking emails. Thanks ahead!
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Pangaea_
10-20-2023, 05:50 PM #1

I was curious since your mom is getting a new laptop and she spends most of her time browsing the web on Facebook, YouTube, and checking emails. Thanks ahead!

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lorax555
Junior Member
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10-25-2023, 03:31 AM
#2
Tell her to avoid clicking anything nonsense
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lorax555
10-25-2023, 03:31 AM #2

Tell her to avoid clicking anything nonsense

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awesomehabib
Member
86
10-25-2023, 06:55 AM
#3
Consider downloading Avast or AVG for free as a precaution. It's a safe move.
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awesomehabib
10-25-2023, 06:55 AM #3

Consider downloading Avast or AVG for free as a precaution. It's a safe move.

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xAPPLExPIEx
Senior Member
657
10-25-2023, 01:24 PM
#4
I don't personally utilize any.
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xAPPLExPIEx
10-25-2023, 01:24 PM #4

I don't personally utilize any.

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SpiceCrafter
Junior Member
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10-27-2023, 06:57 AM
#5
You rely on Microsoft Security Essentials, but you can't predict what might happen when you click something unexpected.
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SpiceCrafter
10-27-2023, 06:57 AM #5

You rely on Microsoft Security Essentials, but you can't predict what might happen when you click something unexpected.

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godzillaslime
Member
177
10-27-2023, 02:26 PM
#6
I haven’t interacted with this tool in about six years and never experienced any problems. I just need to understand which links to follow and which to avoid while searching online.
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godzillaslime
10-27-2023, 02:26 PM #6

I haven’t interacted with this tool in about six years and never experienced any problems. I just need to understand which links to follow and which to avoid while searching online.

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Faeron53
Member
56
10-29-2023, 09:07 AM
#7
I understand, if it's for your mom, go with Avast or AVG free. Just checking Facebook and YouTube often can lead to silly mistakes.
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Faeron53
10-29-2023, 09:07 AM #7

I understand, if it's for your mom, go with Avast or AVG free. Just checking Facebook and YouTube often can lead to silly mistakes.

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rvries98
Junior Member
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10-30-2023, 10:02 AM
#8
I considered adding malware bytes to enhance security slightly.
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rvries98
10-30-2023, 10:02 AM #8

I considered adding malware bytes to enhance security slightly.

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Traakz
Member
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10-31-2023, 09:20 PM
#9
Occasionally, individuals do this. Particularly when they tap links promising "Click here to speed up your PC now!"
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Traakz
10-31-2023, 09:20 PM #9

Occasionally, individuals do this. Particularly when they tap links promising "Click here to speed up your PC now!"

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black_energy_
Member
137
10-31-2023, 10:44 PM
#10
You definitely need antimalware protection. Simply avoiding clicks isn't enough, even for experienced users! Malware can still sneak in through fake ads on trusted websites. Your mother might think she's safe from all the clickbait, but you should always use a reliable tool like Avast free to stay secure. Better be safe than sorry.
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black_energy_
10-31-2023, 10:44 PM #10

You definitely need antimalware protection. Simply avoiding clicks isn't enough, even for experienced users! Malware can still sneak in through fake ads on trusted websites. Your mother might think she's safe from all the clickbait, but you should always use a reliable tool like Avast free to stay secure. Better be safe than sorry.

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