The effectiveness of anti-malware tools
Bruce Potter, Greg Day · Computer Fraud & Security · 2009
An increasing number of security experts are questioning the utility of anti-malware tools. They cite malware writers’ ability to test their products against anti-malware engines, and argue that these tools are ineffective against zero-day attacks. This face-off column pits Bruce Potter, organiser of the Shmoocon conference and an anti-malware sceptic, against Greg Day, senior security researcher at McAfee, who has his own perspectives.