[Athen] Accessible virus software

[Robert Beach]

That's a very good way to put it. I think I'll share it that way to the student.

Thanks for your feedback.


Robert Lee Beach
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS  66112
Phone: 913-288-7671
Email: rbeach at kckcc.edu<mailto:rbeach at kckcc.edu>

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> On Behalf Of alpuzz
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 10:12 AM
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Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessible virus software

The analogy  I like to use is a driver in a new, high tech car. You could have the best, most teched out car ever made, with airbags, ABS, blind spot detection, etc. But, if you're a careless driver, none of that really matters. AV is much the same.
If you  avoid questionable  websites, are relatively suspicious  and cognizant of email scams and don't install a lot of random software on your PC, you'll be okay. If  on the other hand, you venture onto the dark web, install every piece of software that looks half way interesting, fall for email and phishing scams, then you'll be in trouble.
In short,  the careful user will be safe, but the careless user will get scammed, their machine infested with malware. The choice of AV is only a small part of the equation.
HTH,
--Al

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu>> On Behalf Of Robert Beach
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 10:55 AM
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Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessible virus software

I think Defender is currently running, but he is concerned that it isn't enough. I've only used it myself and haven't had any issues ... yet. <grin> What are your thoughts on the strength of Defender?

Thanks!


Robert Lee Beach
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS  66112
Phone: 913-288-7671
Email: rbeach at kckcc.edu<mailto:rbeach at kckcc.edu>

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu>> On Behalf Of alpuzz
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 9:35 AM
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Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessible virus software

If the student is using Windows 10, then Windows Defender  is worth strong consideration. It's included out of the box for free, it works as well or better than many of the third party products, it is by far the most accessible solution, and it is well behaved in that it doesn't often interfere with other programs. However, If the student does want a paid product, then I agree with George in that Eset is a good choice.

Best regards,
--al

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu>> On Behalf Of Robert Beach
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 9:53 AM
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Subject: [Athen] Accessible virus software

Hello all,

I have a student who uses NVDA. He is asking about a good and accessible virus scanning program for his Windows 10 machine. Any recommendations?


Robert Lee Beach
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS  66112
Phone: 913-288-7671
Email: rbeach at kckcc.edu<mailto:rbeach at kckcc.edu>

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