Comments for I run Anti-Virus software, why do I still sometimes get infected?

Comment from David on 2007-10-24

2007-10-24T21:25:57Z

yeah, and they publish them from the "grassy knoll"...lol (for those that don't get this reference, ask your parents)

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Comment from John on 2007-10-16

2007-10-16T13:36:21Z

I firmly believe that those Anti-Virus companies are indeed conspiring to place viruses on the net. Think about it! It's a very big money maker!

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2007-03-11

2007-03-12T03:30:03Z

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No.

I do not believe that mainstream anti-virus software manufacturers -
regardless of how good or bad their product might be - are engaged in
anything such as you describe. There are plenty of viruses being created
for real - there's no need to "manufacture" a need for anti-virus
software.

There have been a couple of isolated cases where specific viruses were
unleashed and specific removal tools could be purchased from the virus
creators, but it's been quite a while since I've heard of any, and they
never involved the general purpose anti-virus tools.

There is no conspiracy.

Leo
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Comment from Gabriel Sweden on 2007-03-11

2007-03-12T02:27:19Z

Hi Leo!
I´ve driven this philosophy for a long period of time about the antivirus corporations, which is that they
create their own viruses, which only they self can treat in the begining. This only to make normal people like me, by their antivirus product. Do you think that this could be a good assumption? I really belive that antivirus, (and antispyware for that matter), corporations are responsible for atleast 70% of viruses on the internet, by hiring private hackers. Do tou think that there is something close to my philosoophy?

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Comment from mary on 2006-11-08

2006-11-09T04:40:27Z

I had to turn off my Firewall because my Dell said that AOL was being blocked by it. I was asked to remove it so I could go online. Is this neccessary? Can I run thae Privacy wall instead? Help. Yhank-You.

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