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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.

                                        What if you could design an impenetrable cyber fortress to protect your
                                        computer from hackers? What features would it have and how would you
                                        use technology to build it?

                      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

                      Some of the popular antivirus software are as follows:

                         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.

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