{"id":5702,"date":"2019-12-18T20:04:30","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T01:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microage.ca\/nwd\/the-pros-cons-of-using-antivirus-and-anti-spam\/"},"modified":"2021-06-21T15:22:59","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T19:22:59","slug":"the-pros-cons-of-using-antivirus-and-anti-spam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microage.ca\/nwd\/en\/the-pros-cons-of-using-antivirus-and-anti-spam\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros & Cons of Using Antivirus and Anti Spam"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s never a good idea to use an electronic device that isn\u2019t protected. Whether it\u2019s a laptop, a tablet, or a cell phone, your company and clients\u2019 data are a target. With so many data breaches happening in the last 5 years, including the Desjardin, CapitalOne, Adobe, LinkedIn (there honestly too many to name) organizations of all sizes must be vigilant.<\/p>\n

Antivirus and antispam software are the minimum requirements in cybersecurity, but they do have their drawbacks. Companies need to determine the best package that suits their needs and seek out additional cybersecurity services to reduce their chances of being hacked.<\/p>\n

What Is Antivirus Software?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

You may have heard of these leading names within the antivirus software industry: Symantec\u2019s Norton brand, McAfee, Kasperksy, and Avast. These companies, among many others, have developed antivirus software that has protected electronic devices and your company\u2019s data<\/a> for years.<\/p>\n

How It Works<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Antivirus software mainly blocks, detects, quarantines, and eliminates computer viruses by scanning your device\u2019s hard drive and connected external devices. Antivirus software searches through files, software programs, web pages, and applications.<\/p>\n

Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

You can schedule a scan of your device where the antivirus software looks for known threats and will flag suspicious behaviour. Users can choose from different types of scans based on their needs: custom, full system, quick scan, and more, depending on the package installed. Staff members can have this running in the background while they attend to other tasks around the office.<\/p>\n

Antivirus packages can also provide add-ons, for instance, a safe search tool that can be added to your internet browser. It will notify staff when they click on a link that is potentially hazardous. On cell phones, you may be given a choice to protect it with an anti-theft option and fingerprint locking.<\/p>\n

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Threats<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Antivirus software looks for these cyber-invaders:<\/p>\n