antivirus
Britishnoun
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(modifier) a piece of software designed to prevent viruses entering a computer system or network
antivirus software
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(modifier) of or relating to such a piece of software
Example Sentences
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Last November, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group published a report showing that bad actors are deploying AI-enhanced malware with the capability to rewrite its source code midexecution to avoid antivirus software.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 18, 2026
Surfshark One adds antivirus, data breach alerts and a private search engine, with pricing at $17.95/month, $3.39/month for the one-year plan and $2.49/month for the two-year plan.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
Set up automatic transfers into bank accounts, use password managers to access your online accounts and boost your computer data security with antivirus software and other precautionary steps.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 26, 2026
And although it includes malware protection, it’s not as robust as a dedicated antivirus program.
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2025
The antivirus directory has anti-virus programs for MS- DOS and Macintosh computers.
From Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet by Electronic Frontier Foundation
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