NOD32 gets a work-out
Going thru the many databases I use for malware research, my Antivirus NOD32 gets a good work-out ...
The above is just from the last several weeks ... naturally the vast majority of these malware sites get added to the HOSTS file. That's why it's so important to keep your HOSTS file current ... armed with just NOD32 and my HOSTS file using Windows Vista ... I have yet to encounter a malicious site that has been able to compromise my setup. That's right ... no 3rd party Firewall, no Antispyware (I disabled Windows Defender) ... now that's a pretty good testament to the improvements in Vista.