Which of the following best describes Antivirus software?
- A. An attack in which an attacker secretly intercepts and relays communication between two parties.
- B. A program designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software from a computer. ✓
- C. A software flaw that is exploited by attackers before the vendor releases a fix.
- D. An encryption method that uses a pair of mathematically related public and private keys.
Correct answer
B. A program designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software from a computer.
Explanation
Antivirus software refers to a program designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software from a computer.