I think you overestimate the degree to which "sensible" browsing will protect you. I might go a high as 90%, which is no small advantage. Of course if by sensible browsing you mean avoiding browsers that allow javascript and never downloading anything executable, then I'd go as high as 99.9%.
by Anonymous Coward writes:
on Friday June 29, 2018 @06:18AM (#56864236)
Meaning yes, it's probably quite sufficient for most people except those into warez and those who don't use something like noscript to block scripts by default, and avoid websites that try to force the issue unless you absolutely need them for a particular purpose (that 0.1%)
Of course, I wouldn't recommend doing banking online either. May be a convenience, but even with an antivirus there's a good chance you'll get hit by the Brand New Stuff like everyone else until they can retro-actively make their program aware of it.
Virus Protection is So Good (Score:5, Insightful)
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just applying common sense to your browsing/downloading habits renders you 99.9999% safe from any of this bullshit
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I think you overestimate the degree to which "sensible" browsing will protect you. I might go a high as 90%, which is no small advantage. Of course if by sensible browsing you mean avoiding browsers that allow javascript and never downloading anything executable, then I'd go as high as 99.9%.
Re:Virus Protection is So Good (Score:0)
Meaning yes, it's probably quite sufficient for most people except those into warez and those who don't use something like noscript to block scripts by default, and avoid websites that try to force the issue unless you absolutely need them for a particular purpose (that 0.1%)
Of course, I wouldn't recommend doing banking online either. May be a convenience, but even with an antivirus there's a good chance you'll get hit by the Brand New Stuff like everyone else until they can retro-actively make their program aware of it.