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Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:16:12 -0500 From: Paul Schmehl <pschmehl_lists@...rr.com> To: "Ivan ." <ivanhec@...il.com>, full-disclosure <full-disclosure@...ts.grok.org.uk> Subject: Re: No anti-virus software? No internet connection --On Tuesday, June 22, 2010 12:55:25 +1000 "Ivan ." <ivanhec@...il.com> wrote: > Security is as easy as that...... > > http://www.news.com.au/technology/no-anti-virus-software-no-internet-connecti > on/story-e6frfro0-1225882656490 > I don't have a problem with cutting off connections for infected machines. In fact I think that's an excellent idea. However, the suggestion to require antivirus and firewall software to access the internet is naive and dangerous. Neither of those technologies will guarantee you an infection-free system, and promoting the idea that they will promotes a false sense of security. Yes, you should use antivirus software if you're running windows, and yes, it's a good idea to use a firewall. Neither is a panacea, however, and neither will keep you from getting a trojan from the latest attack methodologies. -- Paul Schmehl, Senior Infosec Analyst As if it wasn't already obvious, my opinions are my own and not those of my employer. ******************************************* "It is as useless to argue with those who have renounced the use of reason as to administer medication to the dead." Thomas Jefferson _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
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