If we think about it, those in charge of security is in the best position to attack instead of defend.
Take the police for example. Their role is to protect us from criminals but if we were to let them know more about our daily routines, doesn't that make us more vulnerable in case the information is passed on to their partners in crime on the other side? The same situation exists with our so-called security within gated communities and condominiums; and the security guards escorting large amounts of cash; and also our precious loved ones being looked after by foreign maids who are total strangers!
In the case of anti-virus, anti-malware or anti-spam software programs, we are really vulnerable if any of them were to attack instead. By downloading the programs into our system, our computer is laid bare and open to manipulation. Introducing Trojan horse viruses will be a piece of cake.
To me, it is highly possible that free anti-virus and anti-what have you programs could also act as a way to make us subscribe to and pay for their more advanced programs. You can refuse at your own risk.
My observations above may not be relevant to the article below. These days, when trying to 'think out of the box', I find myself writing things out of context!
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