Comments on: When security threats are closer to home – literally

By: Artie Gains

Artie Gains — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:14:12 +0000

The worst is when parents use their home computers for business. In this case this seriously exposes company secrets and other valuable data. If the home computer is used just for fun, then I wouldn’t worry that much but when I know that my workers are working from home, their lack of appropriate security makes me sick.

By: the Thinking jack

the Thinking jack — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:45:52 +0000

I agree. That’s why malware attacks are most prevalent at homes. Online scams and email spams are also most common to home computer users. That’s why I always see to it that all my PCs at my house are protected – especially the ones used by my kids.

Aside from anti-virus software, I also have Internet monitoring applications installed to my kids’ laptop and desktop.This way, no online and offline attacks will get through. Although they cost me money, it’s considered as a best practice. Anti-virus alone is not enough these days.

By: Ricky Faderland

Ricky Faderland — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:48:37 +0000

Education is certainly the ideal solution, but I think of this in terms of the end user. Most people drive their cars until something goes wrong with it. They don’t run performance tests and inspections to figure out where potential dips in operation are. And in so many ways, people treat their computers the same way they do their cars. The fact that most antivirus software offers a wealth of options and settings is ideal for someone who takes their security seriously enough to know exactly what they want and set up their scans appropriately. But most people would just prefer something that runs in the background, rarely interferes with what they want to do, doesn’t gobble system resources, and takes care of itself without user input. Obviously such a system would be a fantasy for clever malware programmers, but if you really want people to have updated definitions and regular scans, just do it without asking them. Sadly, I bet that would go a long way to improve overall security.

By: Aaron Shuck

Aaron Shuck — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:21:58 +0000

There’s also a study that stated that home PCs are more prone to viruses, spams, and malwares because most of their AV tools are free, therefore it only offers a limited protection. Most PC users at home are satisfied with the free antivirus software they have not knowing that it does not have comprehensive solution.

The other factor that adds to home PCs insecurity is its users – especially the kids. Children are very gullible. They click and click what they find cool or flashy. They download games, photos, mp3s, and movies from unreliable sources.