virus scan
Digital infection search
A virus scan is a security check that examines files and programs for malicious software.
Antivirus programs run virus scans automatically or on demand, searching for known threats and suspicious patterns: I ran a virus scan after clicking that sketchy link.
The term applies to both the process and the software feature that performs it.
- antivirusMalware detection program
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- detectionAct of finding something
- threatIndication of potential harm
- securityProtection from threat
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- Security Taskslocking doors, setting alarms, patrolling, surveillance, monitoring
- system diagnosticsdiagnostic mode, memory test, self-test, POST, battery test
- cybersecurityantivirus, malware, firewall, firewalls, encryption
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- email securityspam folder, spam, spam filters, email filter, encryption
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Malicious digital intrusion
malware attack · firewall · hacking · ransomware attack · real-time protection
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Hostile software infiltration
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