Category: Antivirus

These antivirus tools are critical for users to have installed and updated, as a computer that is not protected by antivirus software will become infected within minutes of connecting to the internet. The assault is continuous, which means antivirus vendors must regularly update their detection tools to keep up with the over 60,000 new pieces of malware created daily.

Today’s malware (a catch-all term for computer viruses) adapts quickly in order to avoid detection by older, definition-based antivirus software. Viruses can be programmed to damage your device, prevent users from accessing data, or take over your computer.