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and preventing them from infecting or damaging your files.With hundreds of new viruses being
developed every hour, antivirus software developers frequently release updates to help their
programs recognize the latest threats. These updates are typically downloaded from the Internet,
so it is essential to have an Internet connection to update antivirus software. Some antivirus
programs may offer offline update options or alternative methods if an Internet connection is
not available.The term "eradicating a virus" refers to the process of completely removing a virus
from an infected computer, ensuring that the system is clean and secure.
There are several methods of eradication for malware. Some of them include:
• Removing the code from an infected file that corresponds to a virus
• Removing the infected file
• Quarantining the infected file, which involves moving it to a location where it cannot be
executed
• Informing the user about the presence of the malware and the action that has been taken
• Separating all the infected files and applications so that the infection cannot spread further
Some well-known antivirus programs are Norton, AVG, McAfee, Symantec, SmartDog,
Kaspersky, Quick Heal, etc.
Info Byte
Scan your files through an antivirus program before opening or downloading from the
internet. If your antivirus software detects a virus, clean it; if the software is unable to
clean it, delete the file.
Let’s CatCh Up
Define the following:
a. Worm -
b. Trojan Horse -
c. Spyware -
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