malware scan
Digital threat detection
A malware scan is a systematic check of a computer system for malicious software—viruses, trojans, spyware, and other threats.
Security programs run malware scans automatically or on demand, examining files and memory for suspicious code: I ran a malware scan after clicking that sketchy link.
Regular scans are basic digital hygiene.
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- antivirusMalware detection program
- detectionAct of finding something
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- threatIndication of potential harm
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- system diagnosticsdiagnostic mode, memory test, self-test, POST, battery test
- email securityspam folder, spam, spam filters, email filter, encryption
- PC maintenancedefrag, defragmentation, disk cleanup, antivirus, system restore
- Security Auditssystem audit, audit trail, audit log, audit report, penetration test
- security systemsalarm, alarms, alarm systems, firewall, antivirus
- access restrictionspassword, paywall, login wall, geo-block, IP ban
malware scanmalware attack
Hostile software infiltration
cyberattack · hacking · ransomware attack · system breach · phishing attack
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