How Can I Get A Virus If I Have Anti-Virus?
There is a myth out there among small business owners that if they have antivirus software installed, then their computers and network are safe from getting viruses. UNTRUE. This has been my experience when performing our FREE Problem Prevention Network Audit.
Usually the business owner calls in a panic because one of the employees has unknowingly released a virus throughout the network and the computers are now operating at a snail’s pace!
And, inevitably, I am confronted with The Big Question: “How can I get a virus if I have antivirus software?”
In one particular occasion, the small business owner had AVG free software installed on all desktops and no antivirus software on the server.
AVG is a reputable company and they do sell a small business version of their software. However, the FREE version is not intended for business use and provides only the bare minimum of protection. Furthermore, many of the workstations at the client site had not been upgraded with the latest FREE antivirus.
The situation was so critical that I informed the owner immediately of this vulnerability and the need to correct it ASAP. The next day, Omniholdings was in their office implementing the 3-Part Approach outlined below. This approach targets different vulnerabilities of a network environment.
♦ Firewall (hardware) – Its purpose is to provide protections against outside intrusions – Hackers
♦ Antivirus – Its purpose is to scan incoming email for Viruses, Trojans, Robkits, and Keyloggers.
♦ Spyware – Its purpose is to scan websites for malware, spyware, and tracking cookies.
Without all three of these configured or up-to-date databases, the bad guys have different ways to circumvent your antivirus software. For more detailed information, visit our website at http://www.clevercare.co.za.
Stay safe and remember we're only a phone call away on 087 806 1330.
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