The IT security industry is no stranger to urban myths: stories that spread and, over time, become accepted as general truths. Global IT vendor Panda Security has been asking its community, mainly through Facebook and Twitter, which myths come to mind when talking about antivirus companies, and below we look at the top five answers.. 1. Antivirus security companies make the viruses. This is a claim we have often heard at Panda Security throughout our 20 years in the business, and no doubt the same goes for other companies in the sector. The claim is absurd, particularly if you think that we receive around 55,000 new viruses every day. What The link for this article located at Panda Security is no longer available. . Myths in IT security can lead to unsafe practices. Discover the top five myths debunked by experts to strengthen your cybersecurity awareness and actions. IT Security Myths, Antivirus Misconceptions, Cybersecurity Misconceptions, Security Awareness, Urban Myths. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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