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'''Anti-virus software''' protects a [[computer]] from viruses, Trojan horses, worms and other forms of [[malicious software]] (malware). Antivirus software protects a computer by searching its hard disk for programs and comparing the findings against a known set of malicious software; and, if suspicious files are found, deleting or quarantining the viruses.<ref>[http://onguardonline.gov/glossary.html OnGuard Online: Glossary] [[OnGuardOnline|OnGuardOnline.gov]]</ref> Antivirus software is necessary for both [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Apple Inc.|Mac]] users.<ref>http://blog.intego.com/2008/12/04/do-you-need-an-antivirus-for-your-mac-definitely-yes/</ref> Two leading [[Internet]] security companies, [[Intego]] and [[Symantec]], both sell duel protection antivirus programs, which protects [[Mac OS X]] and Windows from all known viruses.<ref>http://www.macworld.com/article/135900/2008/10/antivirus.html</ref> | '''Anti-virus software''' protects a [[computer]] from viruses, Trojan horses, worms and other forms of [[malicious software]] (malware). Antivirus software protects a computer by searching its hard disk for programs and comparing the findings against a known set of malicious software; and, if suspicious files are found, deleting or quarantining the viruses.<ref>[http://onguardonline.gov/glossary.html OnGuard Online: Glossary] [[OnGuardOnline|OnGuardOnline.gov]]</ref> Antivirus software is necessary for both [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Apple Inc.|Mac]] users.<ref>http://blog.intego.com/2008/12/04/do-you-need-an-antivirus-for-your-mac-definitely-yes/</ref> Two leading [[Internet]] security companies, [[Intego]] and [[Symantec]], both sell duel protection antivirus programs, which protects [[Mac OS X]] and Windows from all known viruses.<ref>http://www.macworld.com/article/135900/2008/10/antivirus.html</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Some Options== | ||
| + | Many anti-virus companies offer both free and paid options. For some, the free versions are enough, but other find the more options and sometimes better protection of the paid plans worth the cost. Here are some popular ant-virus options. | ||
| + | *[[AVG]] (Free & Paid) | ||
| + | *[[Avira]] (Free & Paid) | ||
| + | *[[Avast]] (Free & Paid) | ||
| + | *[[ESET]] (Paid) | ||
| + | *[[Windows Defender]] (Free, but less trusted by some) | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 14:30, February 19, 2016
Anti-virus software protects a computer from viruses, Trojan horses, worms and other forms of malicious software (malware). Antivirus software protects a computer by searching its hard disk for programs and comparing the findings against a known set of malicious software; and, if suspicious files are found, deleting or quarantining the viruses.[1] Antivirus software is necessary for both Windows and Mac users.[2] Two leading Internet security companies, Intego and Symantec, both sell duel protection antivirus programs, which protects Mac OS X and Windows from all known viruses.[3]
Some Options
Many anti-virus companies offer both free and paid options. For some, the free versions are enough, but other find the more options and sometimes better protection of the paid plans worth the cost. Here are some popular ant-virus options.
- AVG (Free & Paid)
- Avira (Free & Paid)
- Avast (Free & Paid)
- ESET (Paid)
- Windows Defender (Free, but less trusted by some)
See Also
- Tails (operating system) (Linux-based) and Tor (anonymity network) Firefox browser encryption for Internet anonymity to protect unalienable rights