Topic: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam

[Simon]

Security firm McAfee has warned a flaw in one of its products could leave customers' PCs vulnerable.

The company, which was acquired by Intel, disclosed the flaw in a message to customers on its website, saying hackers could use affected computers to distribute spam.

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/security/372301/mcafee-warns-of-flaw-in-own-security-software

[sam]

Its simple, don't use mcafee.

[Simon]

Never have, never would. 

[sam]

We probably should suggest alternatives.
When I use Windows I use avast.

[Simon]

F-Secure. 

[chorleydave]

On my Windows XP desktop, which I use for banking and email amongst other things, I have Avira and Zone Alarm and have never had any nasties in fourteen years of a home internet connection.  On this laptop, running Windows 7 and used only for the internet, I use Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows 7 Firewall and so far have had no nasties - touch wood.

[Simon]

Being sensible helps a great deal. 

[chorleydave]

Well, errr yes, I don't go hunting for websites dedicated to Russian sheep shagging, if that's what you mean.   

[Simon]

[daveeb]

Well, errr yes, I don't go hunting for websites dedicated to Russian sheep shagging, if that's what you mean.   

no need to when Clive can simply supply the link 

[Simon]

[sam]

and tell us if he has had any viruses recently