Etymology:
Meaning:
A computer program or software that protects a computer from malicious software, such as viruses, spyware, and malware.
Origin:
The term "antivirus" was first coined in the 1980s when computer viruses became a significant threat. The first known antivirus program was created in 1983 by Fred Cohen, a research scientist at the University of Southern California.
Initially, antivirus programs were designed primarily to detect and remove specific viruses. However, as viruses became more sophisticated and evolved, antivirus programs had to adapt and incorporate more advanced technologies, such as heuristic analysis and machine learning algorithms.
Today, antivirus programs are essential tools for protecting computers and data from malicious software. They are available for all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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