Should you try Google Advanced Protection?

To be curious is to be human — including about what’s on that USB drive. But first, let’s think through how to access it safely.
Antivirus software is one of the oldest offerings available from the now-billion-dollar cybersecurity industry. But what does antivirus software do to help protect our devices, what does it not do, and do we really need it?
If your web browser is asking you to install software updates, it may also be asking you to protect itself from getting hacked.