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no email, do I still need anti-virus?

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> From: A Computer User
> Sent: April 3, 2006
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: no email, do I still need anti-virus?
>
> Leo,
> --------------
> If I don't run an email client on a PC, is it still advisable
> to install antivirus software?

Absolutely. Email is just one way that viruses propagate.
There are LAN-based, and web-based viruses that can still
infect your machine if unprotected.

Thanks for asking,

Leo

Article 1209 | Category: Viruses and Malware

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