Anti virus

Anti virus

Software applications for preventing, detecting, and removing malware, including computer viruses, worms, and trojan horses.

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Registry Keys

Software; Anti virus

The individual entries in the Registry. The value of the keys is changed every time a new program is installed or configuration settings are modified. Spyware often changes registry key values in ...

(RAT) An executable application designed to allow remote access to or control of a system. RATs are a type of Remote Control Software. While there are many legitimate uses of RATs, they can be used ...

Automatic Download Software

Software; Anti virus

Any program used to download and install software without user interaction

Advertising Display Software

Software; Anti virus

Any program that causes advertising content to be displayed

Remote Control Software

Software; Anti virus

Any program used to allow remote access or control of computer systems

Risk Modeling

Software; Anti virus

The process used by anti-spyware vendors to determine the categorization of Spyware, both in terms of level and type of risk

Rootkit

Software; Anti virus

A program that fraudulently gains or maintains administrator level access that may also execute in a manner that prevents detection. Once a program has gained access, it can be used to monitor ...