In one of my very first posts here, nearly four years ago, I called it a 'protection racket' and said, 'I can already see the beginnings of an 'arms war' among security software companies, with ads and whisper campaigns based on fear.' Back in 2005, I wrote a post arguing, 'The security software industry wants you to be afraid.' It's no secret that I dislike the security software industry. If you're visiting the family over the holidays, you might want to take my list along with you.īut first, let me rant a bit. I'll outline my recommendations in this post. The longer answer is that security software is only one piece of what should be a simple, straightforward, and systematic approach to your PC's health. If you're not sure of the answer to that question, then the short answer is yes. Do you need antivirus software on your PC?
