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
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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
Avast, based in the Czech Republic, is well-known for its antivirus products.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
“Scammers thrive on pressure, distraction, and emotional decision-making, and the holiday season delivers all three in spades,” said Leyla Bilge, director of scam research at Norton, which provides antivirus and anti-malware software.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025
Looking forward, Wood said the team plans to continue researching the antivirus applications of eight additional prophages currently in their lab.
From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 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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