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<\/i>What is antivirus software (antivirus program)?<\/h3>\n

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

Typically installed on a computer as a proactive approach to cybersecurity, an antivirus program can help mitigate a variety of cyber threats, including keyloggers<\/a>, browser hijackers, Trojan horses<\/a>, worms, rootkits, spyware<\/a>, adware, botnets, phishing attempts and ransomware<\/a> attacks.<\/p>\n

Due to the constantly evolving nature of cybercrimes and new versions of malware being released daily, including zero-day<\/a> attacks, no antivirus program can offer detection and protection against all threat vectors.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>A virus is just one of the many types of malware that antivirus software is designed to prevent, detect, search and remove. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n
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<\/i>How antivirus software works<\/h3>\n

Antivirus software typically runs as a background process, scanning computers, servers or mobile devices to detect and restrict the spread of malware. Many antivirus software programs include real-time threat detection and protection to guard against potential vulnerabilities and perform system scans that monitor device and system files, looking for possible risks.<\/p>\n

Antivirus software usually performs the following basic functions:<\/p>\n