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antivirus
Refers to detecting and blocking computer viruses. See antivirus program, behavior blocking, virus and virus hoaxes.
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Definition: antivirus
Refers to detecting and blocking computer viruses. See antivirus program, behavior blocking, virus and virus hoaxes.
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AVG Antivirus for Android in pictures
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