False sense of security on your PC

Most importantly, having the auto-protect feature installed can give you a false sense of security (“Sure, I’ll open it—I have antivirus software!”), reducing the chances that you’ll take the precautions listed elsewhere in this section and increasing the likelihood that your computer will become infected. Even if you are diligent about scanning files manually, no antivirus program is foolproof, and is certainly no substitute for common sense.