antivirus software

Also known as anti-virus, AV software, Anti-Virus Software, anti-virus software, antivirus, Antivirus & Security Software, antivirus program, anti-virus program

computer security software that is used to prevent, detect, and remove malware

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Antivirus software is a type of computer security program that protects your device by preventing, detecting, and removing malware—harmful software designed to damage or compromise your computer. It matters because malware can steal your personal information, slow down your device, or cause other serious problems, so antivirus software helps keep your computer and data safe.

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ClamTk, an open-source antivirus based on the ClamAV antivirus engine, was originally developed by Tomasz Kojm in 2001. Antivirus software (abbreviated to AV software), also known as anti-malware, is software intended to prevent, detect, and remove malware.

Antivirus software was originally developed to detect and remove computer viruses, hence the name. However, with the proliferation of other malware, antivirus software started to protect against other computer threats. Some products also include protection from malicious URLs, spam, and phishing.