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The document provides information about antivirus software and how it can be used to scan for and remove viruses from a computer. It discusses that antivirus software functions by scanning, detecting, and removing viruses. There are different types of scans that can be performed including full scans, custom scans, and quick scans which scan different parts of the computer. The document also outlines some key aspects of antivirus software like how it protects against malware, the different types of antivirus protection available, and basic steps to download and install antivirus software.

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Antivirus

The document provides information about antivirus software and how it can be used to scan for and remove viruses from a computer. It discusses that antivirus software functions by scanning, detecting, and removing viruses. There are different types of scans that can be performed including full scans, custom scans, and quick scans which scan different parts of the computer. The document also outlines some key aspects of antivirus software like how it protects against malware, the different types of antivirus protection available, and basic steps to download and install antivirus software.

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Scanning

for Viruses
(Anti Virus)
SCANNING FOR VIRUSES
( ANTI VIRUS ) Software
The easiest way to scan for viruses and clean phone
viruses is with a free virus removal tool, like Avast One.
Download and install our online virus checker, then
perform a quick virus scan to detect and remove viruses
from your PC.
SCANNING FOR VIRUSES
( ANTI VIRUS ) Software
ANTIVIRUS software is a type of program designed and
developed to protect computers
from malware like viruses, computer worms, spyware, botnets,
rootkits, keyloggers and such.

Antivirus programs function to scan, detect and remove viruses


from your computer. There are many versions and types of anti-
virus programs that are on the market. However, the prime
objective of any antivirus program is to protect computers and
remove viruses once detected.
ANTIVIRUS Software
ANTIVIRUS software is a type of program designed and
developed to protect computers
from malware like viruses, computer worms, spyware, botnets,
rootkits, keyloggers and such.

Antivirus programs function to scan, detect and remove viruses


from your computer. There are many versions and types of anti-
virus programs that are on the market. However, the prime
objective of any antivirus program is to protect computers and
remove viruses once detected.
WHAT IS ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
DESIGNED TO DO?
Antivirus software is a vital component of
your overall online and computer security
strategy in its protection against data and
security breaches along with other threats.
When looked at simply, a computer virus is
similar to a cold virus. It’s designed to go from
one computer or device to the next, copying
itself, and spreading malicious codes and
programs that can damage and infiltrate your
operating systems. Viruses are designed to
give criminals access to their victims’ devices.
Antivirus software provides
protection against these types
of threats by performing key
tasks:
• Pinpointing specific files for the
detection of malicious software
• Scheduling automatic scans
• Scanning either one file or your
entire computer at your discretion
• Deleting malicious codes and
software
• Confirming the safety of your
computer and other devices
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION?
Several types of antivirus programs have evolved over the years. When setting up your
umbrella of protection, it’s important to understand the more common antivirus programs available.

Malware signature antivirus


Malware, or malicious software, installs viruses and spyware on your computer or device without your
knowledge. Malware can steal your login information, use your computer to send spam, crash your
computer system, and essentially give cybercriminals access to your devices and the information
stored on them, and even the ability to monitor and control your online activity.

System monitoring antivirus


This is where system monitoring antivirus software comes into play. This antivirus protection can monitor
software and computer systems for behavior that is suspect or atypical of the user.

Machine learning antivirus


Another form of protection can be machine learning techniques, which monitor “normal” computer or
network behaviors. The machine learning antivirus software is able to limit activities by
programs or computers if they look suspicious.
3 TYPES OF ANTIVIRUS SCANS AND
WHEN TO USE THEM
1. FULL SCAN – A full scan will take a few
hours to complete if you happen to have a lot
of data stored on your system. The Antivirus
system usually scans the following when it is
running a full scan of the system:

a. All network drives, hard drives, and


removable storage.
b. System memory (RAM)
c. System backups
d. Startup folders
e. Registry items
3 TYPES OF ANTIVIRUS SCANS AND
WHEN TO USE THEM
2. CUSTOM SCAN – if you have a pen
drive or hard drive that you need to check
for viruses, you do not have to sit through
the hours it takes to perform a full scan in
order to do so. With a custom scan, you
have the option of choosing which drives
to assess and which to ignore, before
performing the scan, you get to choose
which drives to ignore. This will save you
a lot of time especially if you have large
hard drive disks.
3 TYPES OF ANTIVIRUS SCANS AND
WHEN TO USE THEM
3. QUICK SCAN – A quick scan (or
its equivalent) targets the entire
system but it does not take as much as
a full scan, the files that they are scan
are the following: a. Commonly infected
files and folders b. Running processes
and threads c. System memory (RAM) d.
Startup folders e. Registry items
STEPS TO
DOWNLOAD AND
INSTALL AVAST!
FREE ANTIVIRUS
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENIING!!
ACTIVITY 1: CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Complete the crossword puzzle below. Write your answers on
the provided answer sheet. (10pts)
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

Across
2. It scans a lot of data stored on your system.
3. The prime objective of any antivirus program.
6. It is a type of program designed to protect computers from
malware.
7. These are viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
8. A computer virus is similar to this virus.
10. The scanning system that checks the entire hard drive on
a day-to-day basis.

Down
1. It targets the entire system, but it does not take as much as
a full scan. 4. It scans pen drive or hard drive for viruses.
5. The scanning system that enables you to check single
documents.
9. It is designed to give criminals access to their victims’
devices.

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