Counterpoint: I have a very non-technical friend that visited recently, and I was horrified to see that her macbook was full of malware. She casually talked about how someone stole money through her credit card. An AV scan actually found something on the laptop.
The AV industry is, unfortunately, terrible. Also unfortunately, some people really need them. I have no idea how one even gets a virus these days, but it does happen. People really do get infected all the time, and basic security advice that people get is not up to the task.
The AV industry is, unfortunately, terrible. Also unfortunately, some people really need them. I have no idea how one even gets a virus these days, but it does happen. People really do get infected all the time, and basic security advice that people get is not up to the task.