Antivirus Flashcards
What does antivirus software detect and remove?
Antivirus software detects and removes viruses.
What is a virus in terms of malware?
A virus is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other programs or systems.
What is heuristic analysis in antivirus software?
Heuristic analysis detects unknown viruses by analyzing their behavior, even without virus signatures.
What does real-time scanning do in antivirus software?
It checks files before they are opened or executed to ensure they are virus-free.
Why are regular updates important for antivirus software?
Regular updates provide new virus definitions to protect against emerging threats.
What are virus signatures
Virus signatures are unique patterns of code that antivirus software uses to identify specific viruses.
