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Myths about anti-viruses

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Is it really true that viruses don’t exist?

True False
8.6% 91.4%

On average, how many new malicious programs, most of which are Trojans, appear each month?

Dozens Hundreds Thousands Millions
11.6% 14.0% 31.4% 43.0%

Do anti-virus companies develop malware?

Yes No
42.7% 57.3%

Who actually writes malware?

Lone virus makers Criminal groups of programmers
26.9% 73.1%

Why do people write malicious programs?

For fun For profit
11.5% 88.5%

What percentage of malware should be detected by an anti-virus at the moment of intrusion?

50% 90% 100%
27.6% 39.7% 32.8%

Can you always tell when a system has been infected?

True False
16.1% 83.9%

Do anti-viruses detect malicious programs only by their signatures?

False True
88.5% 11.5%

If the database lacks a definition for a particular malware program, does the anti-virus have to detect it using heuristic technologies?

False True
26.5% 73.5%

What is an anti-virus’s main task?

To prevent infection To cure viruses
76.1% 23.9%

What additional software products should be used to help an anti-virus protect a computer against malware?

An anti-spyware program An anti-rootkit program
44.2% 55.8%

What could be an excuse for not installing an anti-virus?

The operating system (Linux or Mac OS X) is secure Caution and vigilance are being observed
47.6% 52.4%

If a user doesn't visit bogus sites or open links in emails from unknown senders, do they still need an anti-virus?

Yes, they do No, they don't
85.4% 14.6%

Does a computer need an anti-virus if it's only used for gaming?

Yes, it does No, it doesn\’t
84.6% 15.4%