Originally Posted by
Stu666
but you can minimise the risk somewhat by:
A) Inversting in a decent, big name security package (i.e. Norton Internet Security 2011).
Conversely, my experiences are that Symantec sucks donkeys, and whilst no one package is 100% you are more likely to be at risk from viruses whilst running the big names than those with free counterparts.
C) Being wise about what you click and install.
To all and sundry reading, THIS is the most important element of virus avoidance.