Page 87 - Trackpad v5 class 5
P. 87
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
#Trojan Horse: Malware which causes serious damage to our computer
#Antivirus: Program which are developed to remove virus from the computer
REVISIT
▶ Software that is harmful for the computer is called Malicious software.
▶ Malware is malicious software. It includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, etc.
▶ An antivirus program detects the presence of a virus, warns us of the same, and works to
deactivate the malware.
▶ It is necessary to update the antivirus regularly to handle the threats that are replicated every day.
Computer Malware 85

