Applied Network Security

What are some vulnerabilities in antivirus protection?

The biggest vulnerability when it comes to AV is the fact that so many unaware end users assume that AV protection will stop everything. The typical user doesn't learn good browsing habits because of the false sense of security that antivirus protection fosters. Another area of concern relating to antivirus's protection is that the database used to detect viruses needs to be updated periodically.

How often should my antivirus software be updated? That is a common question, and there's no easy answer. The more updates, the better, but is that always true? When the software updates, it drains resources. So there must be a balance between checking for updates and installing those updates. ...