Antivírusok

Antivírusok, or antivirus software, are computer programs designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software, commonly known as malware. Malware encompasses a wide range of threats including viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and adware. Antivirus software works by scanning files and programs on a computer for known patterns of malicious code, often referred to as virus signatures. When a suspicious file is found, the antivirus program can quarantine it to prevent it from executing, delete it, or attempt to repair it.

Modern antivirus solutions often employ multiple detection methods beyond just signature scanning. Heuristic analysis is a technique that looks for suspicious behavior or characteristics in new or unknown malware that might not yet have a known signature. Real-time protection is a crucial feature that continuously monitors system activity, scanning files as they are accessed, downloaded, or executed. Regular updates to the antivirus software's signature database are essential to ensure it can recognize the latest threats. Many antivirus programs also offer additional features like firewalls, web protection to block malicious websites, and email scanning to prevent infected messages from entering a system. The primary goal of antivirus software is to safeguard users' data, privacy, and the overall integrity of their computer systems from the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.