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antivirus software
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antivirus software,
a software program written so that on execution (this is usually automatic on boot up) it scans the hard drive and related processors to identify, isolate, and eradicate the virus. Modern antivirus software requests updates automatically on a schedule set either by default or by the user.


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So far, it is circulating mainly among companies that make anti-virus programs, Ducklin said.
Specifically, the certification shows that Cartus has documented and implemented information security policies and standards; put into practice effective security controls; mitigated high-severity vulnerabilities; implemented email filtering; and updated anti-virus programs.
 
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