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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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