What is an antivirus program?
Antivirus (Antivirus) is a type of program commonly used to prevent computer viruses that can detect, prevent and remedy viruses from the computer's storage area, hard disk or any removable disk. In other words, an antivirus program is a type of program that keeps the computer free from viruses, provides signals when using files or programs containing viruses on the computer, and protects the computer from being attacked by viruses. In a word, antivirus programs are used to protect the computer from viruses.
Some of the popular antivirus programs are listed below
AVG
AVG is the abbreviation of (Anti-Virus Guard). AVG is a popular antivirus software used on Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS and FreeDSD computing platforms. AVG Free and AVG Internet Security are both very popular software. It is developed by the Czech company AVG Technologies.
Avast
Avast Software is a member of the family of Internet security applications developed by Avast Software for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Android. Avast Antivirus products offer free and proprietary cross-platform versions of services that include computer security, browser security, antivirus software, firewalls,
Antiphishing, antispyware and antispam are among them.
Avira
Avira is very effective in keeping the computer free from common viruses. Apart from the boot-up scan, it also has the facility of optional scanning. There is a one-click removal method. Other antiviruses require restarting the PC after installation, but this does not.
Kaspersky
Kaspersky Antivirus is an antivirus program that protects users from any malicious software that enters their hard drive. For the most part, Kaspersky Antivirus is used for computers that run Microsoft Windows, or Macintosh OS X.
Norton Anti Virus (Norton Anti Virus - NAV)
It is a product of a company called Symontek which was established in 1982. Symantec provides security, storage and systems management solutions. Norton Antivirus basically protects against viruses, spyware and other threats and lets you chat, email and share files with ease.
Bitdefender (Bitdefender)
BitDefender Antivirus provides you with the antivirus protection you need against all Android threats. It acts as an effective guardian against mobile malware. Furthermore, Autopilot automatically scans any new applications you install.
Panda
Panda Cloud can be used for free. Being cloud-based, this antivirus does not consume the power of the computer's processor. Panda is very effective in preventing viruses, trojans, spyware. Its free version can be used by non-profit organizations, private organizations, individuals and school students.
Comodo antivirus
Comodo Internet Security is developed and distributed by the Comodo Group, a freemium Internet security suite that includes an antivirus program, personal firewall, sandbox, host-based intrusion prevention system, and website filtering.