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Symantec: it’s dangerous to rely on free antivirus

Jul 4, 2009
 
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A top Symantec executive has hit out at free antivirus software, including Microsoft’s Microsoft Security Essentials, warning consumers that it won’t be enough to keep them safe. Speaking to BLORGE, David Hall, Symantec’s Product Manager Asia-Pacific Consumer Products and Solutions said that free antivirus software isn’t able to keep up with full-price suites like those offered by Symantec. “If you are only relying on free antivirus to offer you protection in this modern age, you... [read full story]                    

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