What Is the Definition of Antivirus Software?
An antivirus software program scans, monitors, protects and secures a computer from the perils and threats of harmful and malicious viruses. The software generally running in the background searches, detects and removes/quarantines viruses and other dangerous malicious software or malware such as Trojans, worms and spyware that may infect a computer. Regular software upgrades and security feature updates ensure protection against new viruses and other malware threats.
