{"id":113076,"date":"2018-11-06T14:09:39","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T14:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=113076"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:47:29","slug":"why-antivirus-may-not-be-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/why-antivirus-may-not-be-enough\/","title":{"rendered":"Why antivirus may not be enough"},"content":{"rendered":"

Malicious software and viruses are as prevalent as ever, and that\u2019s why having antivirus software is as important as ever. But the \u201cthreat landscape,\u201d as security experts like to call it, is changing. And that means your approach to protecting your private data should also evolve. Antivirus alone may not be enough.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we\u2019ve moved from a PC-centric world of desktop computers to one in which you\u2019re likely to have multiple internet-connected devices, the level of vulnerability has increased \u2014 unless you have been taking steps to minimize risk.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3 reasons why you need more than just Antivirus<\/b><\/p>\n

Back in the day, your computer might\u2019ve been your sole source of cyber risk. As a result, antivirus was a solid solution to help protect yourself. Now, cybercriminals are going after you in other ways. For instance:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Viruses and other kinds of malicious software \u2014 or malware \u2014 are more advanced. Crooks can use ransomware to lock your computer and hold your files to ransom. They can also commandeer your devices to mine for digital coins, an attack known as crypto jacking.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. There are now more internet-connected devices than ever before, and criminals have taken note. They\u2019ve designed malware that can attack not only your PC but also your smartphone, tablet, and items you may not even consider at risk, such as a smart thermostat or baby monitor.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. As you use your mobile devices outside the home on public Wi-Fi networks, cybercriminals can be on those same networks. With the right tools, criminals can monitor what you\u2019re doing online, including the forms you\u2019re filling out, and steal your personal information. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As you consider the new and evolving ways cybercriminals can put your personal information at risk, you may want to consider additional ways to help protect yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    How to keep your connected life protected<\/b><\/p>\n

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    Here are three aspects of your connected life that require protection \u2014 in large part because they\u2019re connected in some way to the internet \u2014 and options for helping protect them:<\/span><\/p>\n