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Antivirus software (abbreviated to AV software), also known as anti-malware, is software intended to prevent, detect, and remove malware.
- How it works
Antivirus software was originally developed to detect and remove computer viruses, hence the name.
- Why it matters
However, with the proliferation of other malware, antivirus software started to protect against other computer threats.
Why this matters
Use Antivirus software to recognize risk and choose the safer digital action.
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Use Antivirus software to recognize risk and choose the safer digital action.
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- Why it matters
Antivirus software (abbreviated to AV software), also known as anti-malware, is software intended to prevent, detect, and remove malware.