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Anti virus

Software applications for preventing, detecting, and removing malware, including computer viruses, worms, and trojan horses.

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Automatic Download Software

Software; Anti virus

Any programme used to download and instal software without user interaction

Advertising Display Software

Software; Anti virus

Any programme that causes advertising content to be displayed

Remote Control Software

Software; Anti virus

Any programme used to allow remote access or control of computer systems

Adware

Software; Anti virus

A type of Advertising Display Software that delivers advertising content potentially in a manner or context that may be unexpected and unwanted by users

Packer

Software; Anti virus

A programme that can compress and/or encrypt an executable file in a manner that prevents matching the memory image of that file and the actual file on disk. Sometimes used for copy protection, ...

Alternate Data Stream

Software; Anti virus

An extension to Microsoft's Windows NT File System (NTFS) that provides compatibility with files created using Apple's Hierarchial File System (HFS)

ActiveX Control

Software; Anti virus

A type of Browser Plug-in that is downloaded and execued by the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser

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