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ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

An antivirus program detects the changes that a virus has caused in the computer. It is

recommended to install a good antivirus program to safeguard our computer from any
virus that may enter and update it consistently. Antivirus detects the presence of a virus,
warns us of the same and works to deactivate the malware.

FEATURES OF ANTIVIRUS

Antivirus programs contain an automatic update feature that prompts the user to update
the antivirus program from time to time because there are viruses being replicated every
day, hence, it is necessary to update the antivirus regularly to handle these threats.

Most antivirus programs automatically check for viruses when they are installed. They
also automatically scan all the downloaded files from the Internet, e-mail attachments
and all types of removable media inserted in the computer.

WORKING OF ANTIVIRUS

An antivirus program scans all the files and when an infected file is identified, it tries to
remove the malware. In case it fails to remove the infection, it quarantines the infected file.

SOME POPULAR ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

Quick Heal: It offers a wide range of antivirus products to protect computers from
malware.
Norton Antivirus: It is developed and distributed by Symantec Corporation. It protects
our computers from various viruses and Internet threats.
Kaspersky Antivirus: It keeps our computer running smoothly by addressing the latest

online threats with its improved features together with unique protection technology.
McAfee: It delivers complete virus protection and Internet security.

Hashtag

#Inbox: Location where e-mails are received

#Attachment: Files containing pictures, video or audio to send in an e-mail

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