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INFORMATION AND COMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY GYAMFI SERIES

ANTI-VIRUS
Anti-virus are special written programs which are used to fight computer virus.
Antivirus software is a type of program designed and developed to protect computers from malware like viruses, computer worms,
spyware, botnets, rootkits, keyloggers and such. Antivirus programs function to scan, detect and remove viruses from your
computer. There are many versions and types of anti-virus programs that are on the market. However, the prime objective of any
antivirus program is to protect computers and remove viruses once detected.
TYPES OF ANTI-VIRUS
1. Dr. Solomon toolkit. 2. Avast anti-virus.
3. E-safe. 4. Smart cop.
5. IBM Anti-virus. 6. Panda Anti-virus.
7. Sunday Anti-virus 8. Magic Bullet
9. Central point 10. Rising Anti-virus,
11. AVG Antivirus 12. Mc Afee
13. Avira Antivirus 14. Kaspersky
15. AVG 16. Ad Aware

1. Comodo Internet Security

Comodo Antivirus is a solid, reliable array of tools that provides a reassuring
level of security for Microsoft Windows-based computers. It provides quality
virus protection, which features an on-demand scanner, 'always on' real-time
protection and a continuously updated database of known viruses and threats.
Comodo Internet Security | Best Rated in 2019 - 2020

2. McAfee

McAfee VirusScan has been the second most popular antivirus program on the market for
years, which has enabled the company to cement their position as a strong competitor to
Symantec. It provides spyware and virus protection within one program, rather than
separately as many other programs do. It is necessary to take out a subscription to use
McAfee, but it will give you access to continuously updating virus protection.

3. Norton

There are a number of Norton antivirus programs available, all produced by Symantec.
They have quickly proven themselves to be a market leader when it comes to computer
system security, with their products available from a range of different electronics
supply stores. Norton programs are used by the majority of computer users on the
market, who pay an annual fee for a subscription service. Norton Anti-Virus and Norton
Internet Security are software programs that search the computer regularly and delete
any viruses that they find.

4. Kaspersky

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