Antivirus Solutions
Antivirus protection software blocks malware that can penetrate electronic systems of a company to take over, misuse or damage data. It can be installed on many devices, including laptops, desktops and mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, as well as connected home gadgets such a smart TV or printer.
Modern antivirus software typically employs multiple detection techniques to prevent the spread of a single infection. One common method is signature-based detection. This involves scanning files for matches and keeping an inventory of distinct code snippets, referred to as malware signatures. However, if attackers modify existing malicious code in a way that they avoid recognition by these signatures, it is classified as polymorphic and requires more advanced detection techniques.
Heuristic-based detection is an advanced technique. It aims to identify malware by recognizing patterns that are specific to malicious code, like editing and deleting large quantities of data, changing the settings of other programs or remotely connecting to computers. The use of algorithms for detection can cause security alert fatigue, and must be tuned carefully to prevent false positives.
Choose a strong virus protection program that can deal with polymorphic malware, ransomware memory attacks, and other advanced threats. It should be easy to install on a variety of devices including Macs and Windows PCs, and operate on various operating systems. Lastly, it should not use up too many system resources, as this can hinder the performance of an individual device or even lead to computer crashes.