virus detection
Finding digital infections
Virus detection is the process of identifying malicious software on a computer or network.
Antivirus programs scan files and system activity, comparing them against databases of known threats or flagging suspicious behavior.
The virus detection software quarantined the infected file.
The term applies to both the technology and the act of discovering an infection.
- antivirusMalware detection program
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- scanBrief visual sweep
- threatIndication of potential harm
- zero dayUndiscovered security flaw
security software · full system scan · signature · firewall · worm · alert · heuristic · sandbox · phishing · spyware · ransomware · shield · protection · payload · false positive · false alarm · real-time · real-time protection
- Detection types
- water testingwater quality test, water testing, water sample, water analysis, water sampling
- lab testsblood test, blood tests, CBC, urinalysis, complete blood count
- Stool Testsstool test, stool sample, fecal sample
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