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Antivirus software (abbreviated to AV software), also known as anti-malware, is software intended to prevent, detect, and remove malware.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coalfire | instance of | antivirus and are seeing rapid market adoption as certified antivirus replacement technologies by firms | 0.80 | text |
| DirectDefense | instance of | antivirus and are seeing rapid market adoption as certified antivirus replacement technologies by firms | 0.80 | text |
| Trend Micro | instance of | traditional antivirus vendors | 0.80 | text |
| Symantec | instance of | traditional antivirus vendors | 0.80 | text |
| Sophos have responded by incorporating | instance of | traditional antivirus vendors | 0.80 | text |
| computer viruses | instance of | This monitors computer systems for suspicious activity | 0.80 | text |
| spyware | instance of | This monitors computer systems for suspicious activity | 0.80 | text |
| adware | instance of | This monitors computer systems for suspicious activity | 0.80 | text |
| and other malicious objects | instance of | This monitors computer systems for suspicious activity | 0.80 | text |
| Windows Service Packs or updating graphics card drivers | instance of | have created applications which can run multiple engines concurrently.It is sometimes necessary to temporarily disable virus protection when installing major updates | 0.80 | text |
| Antivirus software | related to 1971–1980: Pre-antivirus | The | 0.60 | section |
| Antivirus software | related to 1971–1980: Pre-antivirus | Creeper | 0.60 | section |
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