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Viruses. malwares,spywares,trojan horses etc...
Bobby Witting
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∙ 12y agoAnti-virus software is intended to detect and protect computer systems against the types of malware known as viruses and worms. The better ones will attempt to repair systems that are infected and delete the malware when possible and at least quarantine it where it cannot execute if it is impossible to clean it up. A worm is a piece of malware that propagates itsself across the network without the user doing anything. A virus generally does something bad to the computer when the user executes it. The virus may be a stand-alone piece of software or attached to another program (also known as a "trojan horse"). The anti-spyware does this either by recognizing a "signature" for the virus - a piece of code that is unique to the virus, or by heuristic methods - looking at the behavior of the software to detect it doing things that are typical of viruses.
Anti-virus software does NOT protect against spam, spyware, or adware although many antivirus programs have integrated anti-spyware and anti-adware functionality into their products.
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∙ 14y agoViruses. malwares,spywares,trojan horses etc...
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To protect a system against malicious attack you need to verify that software is configured to scan the system regularly and that it is up-to-date?
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What is the best way to protect a computer or network against worms?
The best way to protect computer or network protected against worms is by regularly updating updates for windows and antivirus, also by using hardware in network.
What is the definition of antivirus?
"antivirus" is protective software designed to defend your computer against malicious software.
What does antivirus software protect you from?
it protects your computer from virus's
Which antivirus producers have free antivirus product downloads?
Most antivirus producers will offer a free trial of their software. AVG is a popular free antivirus software that can protect against most common computer problems. You can then upgrade their service for better protection and additional features by purchasing a premium edition.
Do you need a antivirus software to protect your computer?
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Is there any antivirus software to protect your Nokia 2690?
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What is win PC antivirus?
Win 9c antivirus software can help you to protect your PC from viruses and trojans
Why should you install antivirus software?
Antivirus software is very important. Everywhere throughout the Internet, there are viruses, malware, spyware, adware and other very harmful things, and a good antivirus acts as a wall against these. Viruses, malware, ect. can cause anything from minor slowdowns to total system failure, so it is vital to protect yourself against these. For this reason it is imperative that you have a strong antivirus. Yes
Does a Mac need antivirus protection software or is it built into the Mac already?
No antivirus does not come with Mac. You can purchase the antivirus software with your Mac but because Macs are less likely to get virus the antivirus software is not really needed but can be purchased to be safer or backup your computer.
What hardware firewalls and antivirus is needed to protect 25 workstations running Windows?
You need the same hardware, firewalls, and antivirus software to protect one computer as you need to protect 25.
Why do you need up to date antivirus software?
So that your antivirus software could protect you against the newest and most recent threats.
