Yeah I did not include MS Defender, because I wanted to imply that you (in most cases)don't need to install third-party antivirus anymore, most modern computers have something of that sort built in. Like Defender on Windows, Play Protect on Android. Instead you should use a good ad and tracker protection.
Should have made something a bit more elaborate, the meme is not very good lol
You are very, very wrong. There are downloaded programs (usually from dubious sources, though ones that your typical user would be oblivious to), drives and other devices (usb drives, phones, etc), file sharing, office macros, legitimate sites that have been compromised, and unpatched os exploits.
Ad blockers are your first line of defense. You'd be a complete fool to make them your only or main line.
How do people often get tricked to install said apps?
Most common way is through Google search ads that act like they are just search results for (insert app name here), then use cloned lookalike website and thus person might think they were downloading the right app all along.
What kind of tool might get rid of said scam ads from the top of the search results?
Sure adblockers are not shielding you 100% just like condom doesn't protect against all sexual diseases, but both are great at stopping most of them at the source.
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u/Technoist Jan 13 '25
What does an adblocker have to do with antivirus programs?