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# Is it time to abandon antivirus software?
- URL: https://ryanbrooks.net/is-it-time-to-abandon-antivirus-software/
- Published: 2017-01-28T07:05:04.000Z
- Updated: 2017-01-28T07:05:04.000Z
- Author: Ryan Brooks
- Tags: Interesting Links, Security, 2017, Antivirus, Computer security, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-17 22:34

I've noticed a growing trend in more advanced computer users lately: some of them have begun advocating against using antivirus software. Instead, they suggest using browser extensions like [uBlock Origin](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/?ref=ryanbrooks.net) (which I use and recommend), combined with safe browsing practices, to remove the need for antivirus software altogether. Ars Technica did a [very nice write-up](https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/01/antivirus-is-bad/?ref=ryanbrooks.net) on this trend today, and it's worth a look.

For what it's worth, I still use Avast as an antivirus package. But it hasn't alerted me to any issues or found any viruses in at least a year, so perhaps it's time to consider freeing up some memory on my computer.