"Antivirus" refers to a type of software designed to protect computer systems from malicious software such as viruses, worms, trojans, and other types of malware.
Typical features of software in the "Antivirus" area include:
Real-time protection: The software continuously monitors the system and detects and blocks malicious files and activities in real-time.
File and system scanning: The software performs regular scans of files, folders, and the entire system to search for known and unknown threats.
Quarantine: Detected malicious files are isolated and stored in a quarantine area to prevent them from infecting the system and causing harm.
Automatic updates: The software is regularly updated to ensure it is protected against the latest threats and has the most up-to-date detection patterns.
Firewall protection: Some antivirus programs also provide firewall functionality to monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic.
Web protection: The software can scan and block websites that contain potentially harmful content to protect users from malware attacks over the internet.
Performance monitoring: The software monitors system performance and minimizes resource usage to ensure that protection does not impact system performance.