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ANTIVIRUS (AV) SOFTWARE Definition & Legal Meaning

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A program that prevents computer viruses by monitoring data files downloaded. It detects strange behaviors in new data added or finds the signature of the virus and allers the user of it. The software blocks the action and an administator is alerted.

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