| Publisher | Hurwitz & Associates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 706.7KB PDF | Date added | 26 Sep 2006 |
| Topics | Anti-Virus, Network Security, Security Applications | ||
| Downloads | 30 | ||
The reality is that viruses, worms, trojans, and other forms of malware persist only because of AV technology, which became the main defense against them. Sadly, it is a terribly flawed defense. From the outset, the AV software vendors took the wrong approach to stopping malware. This truth became clear in the past two years as new Application Control/Software Authentication products emerged that took a far more effective approach to blocking rogue software. This paper analyzes the failure of AV technology in depth.
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