Words with ‘protective’ meaning
'______' means 'a protective device'
A shield
'______' means 'to copy and use or sell somebody’s work or a product without permission and without having the right to do so'
To pirate
Easily detected, this virus type infects your browser and redirects you to malicious websites.
Browser Hijacker
______ software uses a unique scanning engine powered by heuristic analysis and machine learning, making it capable of scanning, finding, and removing all of the newest and most advanced types of malware. It scored a 100% protection rating during all of my tests, and it consistently scored higher on detection and threat prevention than built-in antiviruses (like Windows Defender).
Norton’s antivirus
'______' means 'to discover or recognize that something is present'
To detect
'______' means 'to remove all traces of something'
To erase
By targeting executable files (.exe), __________ viruses slow down programs and damage system files when a user runs them.
File Infector
______ has a great range of internet security features — malware protection, anti-phishing protection, a password manager, a VPN, and identity theft monitoring and coverage. And all of its features are intuitive, easy to use, and work just as promised. It has apps that work on the vast majority of devices (including Chromebooks).
McAfee Total Protection
'_______' means 'to protect the information on a computer disk from being changed or deleted'
To write-protect
'______' means 'a device used to set off an explosion or other destructive process'
A detonator
One of the easier viruses to avoid, this virus hides out in a file on a USB drive or email attachment. When activated, it can infect the system’s master boot record to damage the system.
Boot Sector Virus
______ offers a well-designed antivirus package with a good anti-malware scanner. In addition, you get useful extras like a secure browser for online finances, a VPN, a password manager, and 1 free year of parental controls. All of Kaspersky’s plans have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Kaspersky
'______' means 'a series of letters, numbers, etc. that you must type into a computer or computer system in order to be able to use it'
A password
'______' means 'a person who uses computers to get access to data in somebody else's computer or phone system without permission'
A hacker
______ travel through network connections and replicate themselves through shared resources.
Network Virus
______ is the most lightweight security suite on my list, with a cloud-based scanner and excellent system optimization tools. It also has a VPN, password manager, and coverage for up to 5 devices across all operating systems. You can try out Avira risk-free with a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Avira
'______' means 'a secret way of writing, especially one in which a set of letters or symbols is used to represent others'
Cipher
'______' means 'a type of malware whose primary function is to self-replicate and infect other computer'
This sneaky virus disguises itself in the coding of links, ads, images, videos, and site code. It can infect systems when users download malicious files or visit malicious websites.
Web Scripting Virus
______is a straightforward and minimalistic antivirus program, offering effective malware scanning and web protection. It works with Windows Defender and provides a reliable VPN and user-friendly interface. Plus it offers good Identity Theft Protection (though this isn’t included in its standard antivirus packages).
Malwarebytes