Infosec glossary entry

AV

AV:
Anti Virus program

Antivirus software is a type of program designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software (malware) from computers and networks. It works by scanning files and programs for known malware signatures and monitoring system behavior for suspicious activities. Regular updates are essential to ensure that antivirus software can effectively combat new and evolving viruses, worms, Trojans, and other cyber threats. Today often part of an EDR solution.


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By jean-christoph

March 11, 2022

antivirus, malware
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