Anti virus

Anti virus

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

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A type of Remote Control Software, specifically a collection of software robots, or 'bots', which run autonomously. Botnets have been used for sending spam remotely, installing more spyware without ...

Browser Helper Object

Software; Anti virus

(BHOs) A Type of Browser Plug-in that is executed each time the Microsoft Internet Explorer Web browser is launched. Toolbars are a common form of BHO.

Browser Plug-in

Software; Anti virus

A software component that interacts with a Web browser to provide capabilities or perform functions not otherwise included in the browser. Typical examples are to display specific graphic formats, to ...

Bundling

Software; Anti virus

The practise of distributing multiple pieces of software together, so that when the software 'bundle' is installed, multiple components may be installed. In many cases, bundling is a convenient way ...

Dialling Software

Software; Anti virus

Any programme that utilises a computer's modem to make calls or access services. Users may want to remove Dialers that dial without the user's active involvement, resulting in unexpected telephone ...

Distributed Denial-of-Service Attack

Software; Anti virus

(DDoS) A means of burdening or effectively shutting down a remote system by bombarding it with traffic from many other computers. DDoS attacks are often launched using the compromised systems of ...

Downloader

Software; Anti virus

A programme designed to retrieve and instal additional files. Downloaders can be useful tools for consumers to automate upgrades of essential software such as operating system upgrades, browsers, ...