malware defense
Antivirus software category
Malware defense refers to the tools, practices, and strategies used to protect computer systems from malicious software—viruses, ransomware, spyware, and the like.
The term encompasses both preventive measures (antivirus software, firewalls, user training) and reactive responses (threat detection, quarantine, removal).
The company invested heavily in malware defense after the breach.
- antivirusMalware detection program
- security suiteBundled protective software
- virus scanAutomated malware detection process
- firewallNetwork access control system
- scannerDevice that reads data
quarantine · threat · detection · protection · shield · sandbox · signature · zero day · spyware removal · phishing · encryption · patch · data breach · breach · sentinel · guardian · block · filter
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
- cybersecurityantivirus, firewall, firewalls, encryption, credentials
malware defensemalware
Harmful computer programs
cyberattack · malware attack · computer virus · ransomware · spyware
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