Very interesting topic.
I've been using Windows since '95. I've got an always on internet
connection on 2 machines connected to the internet for at least the last
10 years. Granted, I do use the free version of AVG virus protection,
and I am behind a firewall/router, which just makes good sense these
days. I use the built-in popup blocker in Firebird and Thunderbirds
automatic bayesian junk filter and I run SpyBot once every couple of
months. Lately, I've left the automatic Windows Firewall turned on
because that's the default, and it doesn't seem to hurt anything.
So, all my 'protection' software didn't end up costing me anything.
I really can't remember the last time a virus caused me any issue.
(Knock on wood!) Of course, I did reformat my drive a few months ago
with a buggy Rev call, but that's a different matter!!!
I'm sure it's about good surfing habits, and not clicking on email
phishes, etc and using Thunderbird's excellent Junk filtering.
My Mac is rarely connected, but when it is, it uses only the
Firebird/Thunderbird precautions. Never had any problems there either.
Scott Rossi wrote:
What's sadly amusing is that TechTV labs (G4TechTV) did a non-scientific
test of setting up three new, out of the box unprotected systems in their
offices and connecting them to the Internet: one running Linux, one Mac, and
one Windows. The Windows system was accessed and hacked in about 4 minutes.
I'm sure every script-kiddy in the world watching that show was pinging
that machine trying to get in.
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