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Anti-virus software
New viruses are being developed by criminals all the time. But almost as soon as they're in the public domain, the leading anti-virus software developers have created the 'antidote'. That's why it's important that you keep your anti-virus software up-to-date.
Anti-virus software works by checking the contents of the files on your computer against the information it holds about known viruses. The software will alert you when it finds a problem and either remove it for you, or recommend further action.
A wide range of anti-virus software products are available. There are also a number of companies that provide 'Internet Security' products, which combine anti-virus software, firewall and anti-spyware software in a complete package.
Here are some examples of leading providers currently:
These links are provided as part of our commitment to providing you with information to help you stay safe online. However, we can't accept responsibility or liability for the content of external sites. We can't guarantee that any software downloaded from these sites will work, or be free from viruses or malicious code.
