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Antivirus Software Antivirus Software Remove Viruses Prevent Viruses Malware From Mary Landesman, your Guide to Antivirus Software It seems a silly question to ask: "What is antivirus software"? But if you don't know what real antivirus is, how can you spot a fake? What is Antivirus Software? Many take the need for antivirus software at face value, but how many really know what it is? See More About:  antivirus software  virus scanning  host intrustion prevention What is Fake Antivirus? If a program claims to detect and remove viruses, does that mean it's really antivirus software? See More About:  scareware  spyware scanners  online fraud Is That Antivirus Real? Anyone can claim to produce antivirus software. Here are the benchmarks for determining if its real or not. See More About:  antivirus testing  antivirus review  virus scanners Your PC is Infected Phone Scam Just because the guy or gal on the other end of the phone claims to be from Microsoft, doesn't make it true. Antivirus Software Ads AntiVirus Software Free AntiVirus AntiVirus Protection AntiVirus Viruses The Best AntiVirus Featured Articles Antivirus Reviews - Windows Antivirus Reviews - Mac Free Rootkit Scanners Windows Security Guides Mac Security Guides Phishing & Online Scams   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Mary Landesman Antivirus Software Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Antivirus Software newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Readers' Choice Winners Best Antivirus for Mac Best Windows Antivirus Best Internet Security Suites Best Free Antivirus   Follow me on: Advertisement