What is anti-virus applications?

Anti-virus applications are software programs designed to prevent, detect, and remove malware, such as viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, and ransomware, from computer systems. They typically work by scanning files and network traffic for known malicious patterns (signatures), and by monitoring system behavior for suspicious activities. Anti-virus software is commonly used to protect computers, servers, and mobile devices from cyber threats, ensuring data security and system stability.