Global Outage Caused by Antivirus Failure
An unforeseen glitch in a routine computer procedure led to a widespread disruption last Friday, affecting numerous entities worldwide and exposing a vulnerability in the global economy. The latest update…
Antivirus refers to software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software (malware) from computers and other devices. This includes viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, and other harmful programs. Antivirus programs scan files and applications for signs of malicious activity, quarantine or delete detected threats, and can provide real-time protection to monitor system behavior. They often include features such as scheduled scans, automatic updates to their virus definition databases, and system optimization tools. The primary goal of antivirus software is to ensure the security and integrity of data on a device, protecting it from potential attacks and vulnerabilities.
An unforeseen glitch in a routine computer procedure led to a widespread disruption last Friday, affecting numerous entities worldwide and exposing a vulnerability in the global economy. The latest update…