For years, many people assumed that installing antivirus software was all they needed to stay safe online. Unfortunately, that’s no longer true.
Here’s the reality: you are never 100% safe from hackers — and with antivirus alone, you’re leaving yourself wide open.
Why antivirus falls short
Traditional antivirus only scans for known viruses and malware. Hackers today use far more advanced techniques that can easily bypass those protections. If antivirus is your only line of defense, you’re essentially a sitting duck.
What you should do instead
- Be extremely cautious with e-mails. Don’t click links that look suspicious or open attachments (Word, Excel, PDF, or ZIP files) you weren’t expecting. Many attacks still begin with a single careless click.
- Upgrade to advanced security. Modern security tools don’t just scan files — they actively monitor your network for unusual behavior, block unknown applications, and restrict access to only trusted programs.
- Protect remote workers with firewalls. Gone are the days when every employee was safely behind a corporate firewall. Today, you need advanced firewall protection right on each computer — especially for home and remote work setups.
The bottom line: Antivirus is helpful, but it’s no longer enough on its own. A layered defense is critical for today’s threats.
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