Signature based anti-virus is a must have on any widely deployed platform that doesn't have default code-sign requirements. So, basically, Windows and FOSS Desktop.
But, it's become so drastically commoditized that there's no reason for the average user to have anything but the built-in MSE (on windows, at least).
It doesn't stop new attacks, but it does help raise the bar against malware.
But, it's become so drastically commoditized that there's no reason for the average user to have anything but the built-in MSE (on windows, at least).
It doesn't stop new attacks, but it does help raise the bar against malware.