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What does it mean for me?
If you were using Kaspersky antivirus, you will have been asked if you wanted to switch to UltraAV.
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Am I at risk if I keep using Kaspersky?
Without these updates, devices can succumb to infection and attacks that other devices would be protected against.
What should I do?
First things first, check to see if your machine manufacturers default antivirus is updated and turned on.
Now that you have some level of protection, have a think about if you consider default protection enough.
Password managersare also a very handy tool to help keep your online accounts secure.
If you don’t use anauthenticator app, you account is only as secure as your password.
Antivirus alone won’t stop a hacker from guessing your username and password.
Do I need to bother with antivirus in 2025?
As a security expert, my answer is 100% yes.
