👉 Antivirus computing refers to the process of using software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software, commonly known as viruses, from computer systems. This computing method involves scanning files, programs, and data for known virus signatures and behaviors that indicate potential threats. Modern antivirus systems employ advanced techniques such as heuristic analysis, behavior monitoring, and machine learning to identify and neutralize new and evolving threats that traditional signature-based detection might miss. Antivirus computing also includes real-time protection, which continuously monitors and blocks malicious activities as they occur, and often integrates with other security measures like firewalls and intrusion detection systems to provide comprehensive protection against cyber threats.
