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    antivirus
    /ˈantɪvʌɪrəs/

    adjective

    • 1. (of software) designed to detect and destroy computer viruses.

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  2. Aug 23, 2023 · Antivirus software (computer protection software) is a program (s) that is created to search, detect, prevent and remove software viruses from your system that can harm your system. Other harmful software such as worms, adware, and other threats can also be detected and removed via antivirus.

  3. Nov 28, 2023 · Malware is an umbrella term that describes any kind of malicious software created to cause damage, gain unauthorized access, or otherwise disrupt computer systems. A virus is a type of malware, along with Trojans, worms, spyware, adware, ransomware, and other disruptive software.

  4. Nov 5, 2019 · Antivirus software is designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software, aka malware. At its core, antivirus software provides signature-based detection of malware.

  5. Antivirus software (antivirus program) is a security program designed to prevent, detect, search and remove viruses and other types of malware from computers, networks and other devices. Often included as part of a security package, antivirus software can also be purchased as a standalone option.

  6. Antivirus software (abbreviated to AV software ), also known as anti-malware, is a computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove malware . Antivirus software was originally developed to detect and remove computer viruses, hence the name.

  7. Nov 23, 2010 · Antivirus software is a type of utility used for scanning and removing viruses from your computer. While many types of antivirus (or "anti-virus") programs exist, their primary purpose is to protect computers from viruses and remove any viruses that are found.

  8. Nov 28, 2023 · Malware is an umbrella term that describes any kind of malicious software created to cause damage, gain unauthorized access, or otherwise disrupt computer systems. A virus is a type of malware, along with Trojans, worms, spyware, adware, ransomware, and other disruptive software.