Anti-virus software helps to detect, prevent, and remove viruses from a computer. Typically, anti-virus software is also able to detect worms, trojan horses and some spyware. The primary purpose of anti-virus software is to prevent unauthorised access to private resources, providing security against these types of threats.
Since anti-virus software necessarily monitors the user’s system and online activity and may open backdoors that allow for remote access, it is important to read the user agreement of the software carefully before installing it. It is also essential to use a provider with a good reputation and proven track record.
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See also: MALWARE
Rieck, K., Holz, T., Willems, C., Dussel, P. and Laskov, P., 2008. Learning and classification of malware behavior. In: Zamboni, D. ed. Detection of intrusions and malware, and vulnerability assessment, 108–25. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-70542-0_6.
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Rieck, K., Holz, T., Willems, C., Dussel, P. and Laskov, P., 2008. Learning and classification of malware behavior. In: Zamboni, D. ed. Detection of intrusions and malware, and vulnerability assessment, 108–25. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-70542-0_6.
