Friday 24 April 2009

Free Antivirus

Anyone who is using the internet at home MUST surely be using anti-virus software - I can't believe that there can be many people who have not even thought of it... but I bet there are a good many people who have let their anti-virus license lapse and are using out-dated virus definitions.
With recent worries about the activities of the 'conficker' virus which now controls a network of slave PC's around the world, now is not the time to be caught without adequate protection.
The virus is reported to control millions of PC's and is spreading malware to more PC's which sends out spam email remotely and also pops up fake anti-virus messages. Those clicking on the pop-up to purchase the 'software' which will supposedly clean their PC actually have their credit card details stolen.
So why is it that people might click the box?? basically because they are not confident in their own anti-virus arrangements, and that's where AVG free comes in. For years AVG has led the market in free anti-virus software of a very high standard. They supply free software with free daily virus definition updates for FREE! You may think 'where's the catch?' and here it is.. AVG Free is only for private home use, business users must cough up for the 'pro' edition - and that's what they are promoting. You get your anti-virus for free, this wide base of free users enhances AVG reputation, and more businesses use their software. It's a business model that suits me!
If you have out-of-date anti-virus software, then no-brainer logic says for goodness sake download AVG free right now and save yourself a whole load of trouble.
Don't worry, they're not paying me, they don't do affiliate links, just google for 'download AVG Free' and choose a reputable site to download from.

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