FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The database of viruses that antivirus software scans for
A
Computer virus
B
Virus Definitions
C
Program virus
D
None of them
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -OmJeeSoni OmJeeSoni. Anti virus scanner is the name given to the database of viruses that an antivirus software.

Detailed explanation-2: -A virus signature (also known as a virus definition) is a file or multiple files that are downloaded by a security program to identify a computer virus. The files enable detection of malware by the antivirus (and other antimalware) software in conventional file scanning and breach detection systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -This Viral Genome Database (VGD) schema is an idealized version of a database used to store viral genome sequences, their associated gene sequences, and associated descriptive and analytical information.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anti-virus databases hold the data needed for a signature-based scanner to find and remove malicious code. The databases contain a series of virus signatures (or definitions), unique sequences of bytes specific to each piece of malicious code.

Detailed explanation-5: -Use an anti-malware app-Installing an anti-malware app and keeping it up to date can help defend your PC against viruses and other malware (malicious software). Microsoft Defender is free anti-malware software included with Windows, and it’s kept updated automatically through Windows Update.

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