Remember in the Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy and her friends were walking through the dark forest with threats lurking in every shadow and around every corner? That's kind of how it is when you surf the Web without adequate anti-virus protection. Unfortunately, when you're on the Web, the threats aren't imagined - they're very real.
According to a recent Washington Post article, there were about 5.5 million viruses introduced to the Web last year alone. That's more than 15,000 new viruses a day - or 625 new viruses each hour. Quite a challenging number for anti-virus companies to keep up with.
Getting adequate antivirus protection is only half the battle. You have to keep that anti-virus program updated and have to scan your system regularly. Just having outdated anti-virus software on your PC isn't going to do you a lick of good. Fortunately, some of the anti-virus products make it easier on you with automatic updates and scheduled system scans.
Companies like Star Reviews give consumer some insight as to which anti-virus programs are easiest to use and which ones offer the most protection. By researching reviews conducted by investigative sites such as this one, consumers are better able to determine which anti-virus solution would best meet their needs without taking the antiquated "trial-and-error" approach.