What is anti-virus software?
There are many brands of anti-virus software, but all anti-virus programs are designed to prevent, and detect any possible threats to your computer. As well as remove malware (malicious code), which not only can disrupt the operation of your computer, but also steal personal information. Anti-virus software has three main identification methods.
The first being signature-based detection, which is only effective against malware that the anti-virus software is already aware of. Otherwise signature-based detection would be rendered useless, as it cannot protect against new or unknown viruses.
The second method is heuristics, which is found in more sophisticated software. Heuristics purpose is to seek out new malware or various types of known malware.
The last method is rootkit protection, in which the program specifically seeks out rootkits. Rootkits are a type of malware that are designed, and used to gain access at the administrative-level. Ultimately rootkits can completely change an operating system, as well as cause any anti-virus protection to be ineffective.
Soon we will see how an antivirus software works.
Enjoy...!!!
Shantanu
There are many brands of anti-virus software, but all anti-virus programs are designed to prevent, and detect any possible threats to your computer. As well as remove malware (malicious code), which not only can disrupt the operation of your computer, but also steal personal information. Anti-virus software has three main identification methods.
The first being signature-based detection, which is only effective against malware that the anti-virus software is already aware of. Otherwise signature-based detection would be rendered useless, as it cannot protect against new or unknown viruses.
The second method is heuristics, which is found in more sophisticated software. Heuristics purpose is to seek out new malware or various types of known malware.
The last method is rootkit protection, in which the program specifically seeks out rootkits. Rootkits are a type of malware that are designed, and used to gain access at the administrative-level. Ultimately rootkits can completely change an operating system, as well as cause any anti-virus protection to be ineffective.
Soon we will see how an antivirus software works.
Enjoy...!!!
Shantanu
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