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Anti – virus software is a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent search
for, detect and remove software viruses and other malicious software like worms, trojans
adware and more.
These antivirus tool are critical for users to be installed and up to date because a computer without
antivirus software protection willl be infected within minutes of connecting to the internet. The
bombardment is constant, which means anti- virus companies have to update their detection tools
regularly to deal with the more than 60,000 new pieces of malware created daily.
Today’s malware changes appearance quickly to avoid detection by older, definition – based anti –
virus software. Viruses can be programmed to cause damage to your device, prevent a user from
accessing data, or to take control of your computer.
Several different companies build antivirus software and what each offer can vary but all perform
some essential functions:
● Scan specific files or directories for any malware or known malicious patterns
● Allow you to schedules scans to automatically run for you.
● Allow you to initiate a scan of a particular file or your entire computer, or of a CD or flash drive at
any time.
● Remove anytime any malicious code detected – sometimes you will be notified of an infection
and asked if you want to clean the file, other programs will automatically do this behind the
scenes.
● Show you the health of your computer.
Anti –virus protects more than just laptops, office computers, smartphones and tablets. They
protect precious memories, music and photo libraries and important documents from
destruction by malware. Make sure your protection is up to the challenge of defending
against the latest threats
Many antivirus software programs still download malware definitions straight to your device and scan
your files in search of matches. But since, as we mentioned, most malware regularly morphs in
appearance to avoid detection. Web root works differently. Instead of sorting examples of recognized
malware on your device, it stores malware on your device, it stores malware definitions in the cloud.
This allows us to take up less space, scan faster and maintain a more robust threat library.
protect your pc. Quick to install a light on computer resources, it is good for gaming, image and
video editing, and resource intensive applications.
2. NORTON ANTIVIRUS- is an anti – virus software product developed and distributed by Norton
life lock since 1991 as part of its Norton family of computer security products.
3. AVAST ANTI- VIRUS- is a family of cross – platform internet security applications developed by
Microsoft windows, macos, android and ios.
4. AVIRA – is known to be a super lightweight and reliable anti –virus that offers a comprehensive
selection of easy to use tools for all major devices, including PCs, macs, androids and ios
devices.
5. ESET – commonly known as Nod 32 – is an antivirus software package made by the Slovak
company set
6. AVG – is a line of anti – virus software developed by avg technologies, a subsidiary of a vast
company. It is available for Windows, MacOs and android.
7. MCAFEE – free installed on a wide selection of new windows 10 computers, owned by an
American global computer security company headquartered in Santa Clara California.
8. TREND MICRO – an antivirus and online security program developed by trend micro for the
consumer market. It is the fastest in responding to new internet threats.
9. F- SECURE - provides protection against viruses, spyware infected email attachments. It is a no
- string package which provides a core anti-virus protection for pc’s only. Its basic doesn’t even
include malicious URL filtering.
10. KASPERSKY ANTI – VIRUS – is a proprietary anti – virus program developed by Kaspersky
lab. It is designed to protect users from malware and it’s primarily designed for computers
running Microsoft windows.
A. Exercises
Exercise 1
Directions: Identify the following anti – virus logo below. Write the correct answer on the space provided.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
6.
7. 8. 9.
Exercise 2
Direction: Identify what is being referred to. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it
on the space provided.
________ 1. Is a line of anti – virus software developed by avg technologies, a subsidiary of a vast? It
is
Available for windows, mac os and android.
TRUE OR FALSE
Direction: Read and analyze the statements below. Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and
FALSE if otherwise.
_______ 1. Virus scans non- specific files or directories for any malware or known malicious patterns
_______ 2. It allows you to schedule scans to automatically run for you.
_______ 3. Allow you to initiate a scan of a particular file or your entire computer, or of a CD or flash
drive at any time.
_______ 4. Remove anytime any malicious code detected.
_______ 5. You will not notified of an infection and asked if you want to clean the file, other programs
Will automatically do this behind the scenes.
_______ 6. Shows you the health status of your computer.
_______ 7. These antivirus tool are not critical for users to be installed and up to date because a
computer without antivirus software protection will be infected within minutes of connecting
To the internet.
_______ 8. The bombardment is constant, which means anti- virus companies have to update their
detection tools regularly to deal with the more than 60,000 new pieces of malware created
daily.
_______ 9. Today’s malware changes appearance quickly to avoid detection by older , definition –
Based anti – virus software.
_______ 10. Viruses can be programmed to cause damage to your device, prevent a user from
Accessing data, or to take control of your computer.
D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies
References:
Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 9 Learner’s Material First Edition, 2013
www.helpwithpcs.com
http;//en.wikipedia.org
www.micrsoft.com/technet/network
www. Google .com
GUIDE
Advise the students to read the Reading and Discussion portion before they attempt to answer the
practice exercises. Let the learners go through the parts sequentially to help them understand the topic
easily. The Key Answers are for you to refer during the checking. Don’t include it in the printing.
Read thoroughly and understand the Self-Learning Home Task from the first part to the last part. By
doing so, will help you understand better the topic. If you still have enough time, do it twice for more
understanding. You can use a dictionary if you find it hard to comprehend the science terms. Use a
separate sheet for your answers.
Assist your child and make sure that he/she reads the Self-Learning Home Task from the beginning
up to end, to ensure proper understanding of the concepts. Don’t feed the answer to your child. Let
her/him do it of his own.