Antivirus software




<tool> Programs to detect and remove computer viruses.

The simplest kind scans executable files and boot blocks for a list of known viruses.

Others are constantly active, attempting to detect the actions of general classes of viruses.

antivirus software should always include a regular update service allowing it to keep up with the latest viruses as they are released.



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