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Myths about anti-viruses

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Is it really true that viruses don’t exist?

True False
15.1% 84.9%

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

Dozens Hundreds Thousands Millions
12.6% 18.8% 31.1% 37.5%

Do anti-virus companies develop malware?

Yes No
49.0% 51.0%

Who actually writes malware?

Lone virus makers Criminal groups of programmers
22.6% 77.4%

Why do people write malicious programs?

For fun For profit
11.7% 88.3%

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

50% 90% 100%
18.8% 35.6% 45.7%

Can you always tell when a system has been infected?

True False
20.2% 79.8%

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

False True
82.3% 17.7%

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

False True
28.9% 71.1%

What is an anti-virus’s main task?

To prevent infection To cure viruses
84.1% 15.9%

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
55.9% 44.1%

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
47.9% 52.1%

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
88.1% 11.9%

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

Yes, it does No, it doesn\’t
87.9% 12.1%