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keeping anti-virus up-to-date

Keeping Anti-Virus Up-to-date

Posted on May 20, 2023May 20, 2023

As a computer repair technician, it is important to keep anti-virus software up to date because computers are regularly threatened by new viruses. Antivirus software needs regular updating and improvements because viruses and other malware are created every day. With up-to-date software, it will become almost impossible for hackers to hack a device.

Antivirus software reduces the risks of viruses by detecting, quarantining and/or deleting malicious code. To do this, antivirus software needs to have the latest information about the new viruses and malware that are created every day. Therefore, keeping the antivirus software up to date is essential to protect devices from the latest threats. You should also keep the operating system updated, as it may have security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malware.

Updates add new information to the existing virus definitions of antivirus software. This allows it to evaluate pieces of software as safe or harmful with better precision. The most apparent reason why you should keep antivirus software updated is that new viruses and other malware regularly attack computers. When viruses attack devices, you will notice a phone slowing down or cryptic messages, pop-ups, etc. appearing while you use a device. However, if a system is kept up to date, and antivirus is updated, it reduces the chances of viruses infecting devices.

In summary, keeping anti-virus software up-to-date is essential for protecting a computer from new threats that emerge every day. It reduces the chances of viruses infecting devices and makes it almost impossible for hackers to hack into them. So, always keep antivirus software updated!

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