antivirus programs

Definitions

Software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software, such as viruses, worms, and trojans, from a computer or network.

A security utility that scans files and system processes to identify and neutralize threats that could compromise data integrity or system performance.

Examples

Most modern antivirus programs automatically scan files for malware in the background.

It is essential to keep your antivirus programs updated to protect against the latest cyber threats.

Some users prefer to run multiple antivirus programs, but this can often cause system performance issues.

Synonyms

security software malware protection endpoint protection cybersecurity tools virus scanners threat defense systems security suites

Antonyms

malware viruses trojans spyware ransomware computer worms threats