Does the anti virus outbreak filtering service replace my desktop anti-virus software?
No, the anti virus outbreak part of our new suite of solutions is complementary to traditional desktop anti-virus software. We are offering an additional layer of security for Demon customers working in an automated fashion, quickly collecting virus email samples following new outbreaks only. In contrast traditional desktop anti-virus software is able to block known viruses but can remain vulnerable to new outbreaks until an update or patch is installed. Our anti virus outbreak service filters email, which is the main way most viruses get onto victims computers. However, no email filtering service can protect your computer against malicous programs on disks you insert directly into your computer or downloads you make from websites.
