

However, that figure does not consider other anti-malware programs, such as an AT. I say “significantly” as I consider 10% such.

It is true that some other AVs have a significantly greater detection rate. Not forgetting the human brain and common sense these two are very underestimated in you defences.Īs I previously said I have used avast for over two years without infection, but during that time it has been a rare occasion when I have been alerted to a virus/malware by avast, so safe hex plays a large part in anyone's security. In today's climate it isn't wise to trust to one solution for your protection, rather use a multi-level, multi-application approach to security. However we all know that no AV will detect everything but Alwil continues to improved avast's anti-virus detections. If it gets into the system folders that makes it more difficult to remove when the all singing all dancing AV does eventually detect it. It gets on your system so having the best detections is no protection.

Well lets assume that both can detect it and so can the all singing all dancing AV that misses nothing but doesn't scan p2p or IM traffic. I think that there is little to be concerned with other than perception with many people think that every infection is a virus, including adware and spyware that may not otherwise harm your computer. If you agree with me then why the original post and the additional comments.
