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What is the main function of virus scanners?
What is the main function of virus scanners?
- Identifying signature or pattern of known viruses (correct)
- Detecting unknown viruses through behavioral analysis
- Preventing viruses from spreading within a system
- Creating new algorithms to recognize viruses
How does antivirus software recognize known viruses?
How does antivirus software recognize known viruses?
- By using specific algorithms and virus definitions/signatures (correct)
- By analyzing the behavior of files in the system
- By detecting anomalies in file sizes and properties
- By employing data mining strategies and sandbox recognition
What is the main limitation of virus scanners?
What is the main limitation of virus scanners?
- They are ineffective against unknown viruses (correct)
- They can only detect viruses with specific behaviors
- They often produce false positives and false negatives
- They require constant updating to detect new viruses
What is the purpose of heuristic-based detection in virus scanning techniques?
What is the purpose of heuristic-based detection in virus scanning techniques?
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What is the risk associated with false negatives in virus scanning?
What is the risk associated with false negatives in virus scanning?
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