AV Computer Security Abbreviation

Also known as: av.

AV has various meanings in the Computer Security category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of AV in Computer Security.

Antivirus

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Antivirus (also written "anti-virus" or simply "AV") is software designed to prevent, detect, and remove viruses from a computer. Once installed, most antivirus programs run in the background, scanning new files for viruses and performing regular system checks. You can also use an antivirus utility to scan individual files or folders directly. The software operates by checking files against a database of virus definitions, which contain signatures of known viruses

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