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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.




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