What is anti-virus programs?

Anti-virus programs are software designed to detect and remove malicious software (malware) from a computer or network. They work by scanning files and network traffic for known viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, and other threats. Anti-virus programs often use signature-based detection, heuristics, and behavioral analysis to identify and neutralize threats. They are commonly used to protect personal computers, servers, and mobile devices from malware infections, data breaches, and other security risks.