Do I need Anti-virus if my router has a NAT firewall?

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29 February 2004, 02:53 PM

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Do I need Anti-virus if my router has a NAT firewall?

As topic sez really...

If so, which is the best to go for?

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29 February 2004, 03:27 PM

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Yes the NAT will only block a port scanning virus like the blaster worm. You still need AV for email transmitted virus threats.

I use AVG... 'cause it's free

John.

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29 February 2004, 03:29 PM

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Yes, second that. You need an AV program.

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29 February 2004, 03:33 PM

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You need both.

A NAT firewall should stop most attacks from outsiders but wont stop a virus attached to an e-mail or similar.

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29 February 2004, 05:49 PM

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nice one guys - thx

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