Do anti-virus companies create the viruses just to sell their products?
Antivirus is a scam anyway. Loads of Windows users (yes, right here on Yahoo! Answers) think if they run antivirus and antispyware and have a firewall that that means they’re protected. Then they run Windows as administrator (just about the dumbest thing you can do from a security standpoint), use a weak password (dictionary word), download pirated music / movies / software from Limewire, and open email attachments they weren’t expecting. Computer security is just like any security in life. You don’t carry all your money in cash on you and give it to anyone (unless you’re a philanthropist). You put it in the bank and pull it only when needed. You make sure a valet is actually a valet before handing your keys over to her. So why wouldn’t you try to vet the trustworthiness of software you install? Why wouldn’t you want to separate your personal data from your system files? Why wouldn’t you make regular backups of your family photos? Be smart. These antivirus companies may not be making v
