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Antivirus
What is antivirus software?
Antivirus software keeps you and your family or business safe from dangerous viruses that can destroy your PC, compromise your identity, and threaten the security of what you value.
Why do I need antivirus software?
You need antivirus software because viruses created by hackers and cyber criminals can spread via infected email attachments, shared files, or malicious websites. Antivirus software is effective at both detecting and removing viruses if your PC is already infected. It also detects and prevents virus infections.
How does antivirus software work?
Antivirus software scans a computer's memory and disk drives for viruses. If it finds a virus, the application informs the user and cleans, deletes, or quarantines any files, directories or disks affected by the malicious code.
Does your organization have an antivirus policy?
An organization's antivirus policy document should list the security products it uses, the configuration settings, the update schedule, and enforcement procedures. The policy should be reviewed at least every six months to compare the company’s security posture with the current threat landscape.
Antivirus software protection is a wise investment for individuals, small businesses, medium businesses, and global enterprises.
