anti-virus
Digital immune system
Anti-virus describes software designed to detect and remove malicious programs from computers and other devices.
The term emerged with early computer viruses in the 1980s and remains standard, though modern security software protects against a wider range of threats: Make sure your anti-virus is up to date.
Also spelled antivirus.
Security software brand
- McAfeeCybersecurity firm, antivirus pioneer
- AvastCybersecurity software company
- AVGComputer protection brand
- scannerDevice that reads data
quarantine · heuristic · real-time · definitions · signature · detection · removal · cleanup
Network access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
breach · intrusion · monitoring · safeguard · privacy · threat · vulnerability · risk
Harmful computer programs
- wormLimbless soil invertebrate
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- spywareHidden surveillance program
- adwarePromotional software nuisance
keylogger · rootkit · botnet · phishing · exploit · zero-day · payload · infection
Disease prevention injection
- immunityProtected from harm
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- inoculationInjection conferring disease resistance
- immunizationProtective medical injection
serum · antidote · prophylaxis · resistance · neutralizing · pathogen · contagion · outbreak
Norton
Security software brand
- McAfeeCybersecurity firm, antivirus pioneer
- AvastCybersecurity software company
- AVGComputer protection brand
scanner · quarantine · heuristic · real-time · definitions · signature · detection · removal · cleanup · subscription
firewall
Network access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- VPNEncrypted network connection
cybersecurity · breach · intrusion · monitoring · safeguard · privacy · threat · vulnerability · risk · compliance
malware
Harmful computer programs
- wormLimbless soil invertebrate
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- spywareHidden surveillance program
adware · keylogger · rootkit · botnet · phishing · exploit · zero-day · payload · infection · scareware
vaccine
Disease prevention injection
- immunityProtected from harm
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- inoculationInjection conferring disease resistance
immunization · serum · antidote · prophylaxis · resistance · neutralizing · pathogen · contagion · outbreak · epidemic
anti-virusvirus
Microscopic infectious agent
malware · computer virus · trojan horse · ransomware · spyware
anti-virushacking tool
Program for unauthorized access
cyberweapon · attack vector · vulnerability · security threat · infection
anti-virusunprotected
Without safeguard or shield
vulnerable · exposed · defenseless · unsecured · compromised